AbstractThe polymerization and characterization of the ether‐containing aromatic polyimides of the following general structure are presented.The polymerization was conducted in one step in homogeneous solution of m‐cresol at high temperatures. Typical polyeterimides (PEI) were noncrystalline and showed excellent thermal stability. Among 46 polymers synthesized, only two were crystalline. PEI had glass transition temperatures from 178° to 277°C and exhibited excellent processibility. Many PEI were also soluble in dipolar aprotic solvents and chlorinated hydroca