A hyperbranched polyetherketone and a heat-resistant blend of
polyvinylchloride with the same. The polyetherketone is synthesized by
self-polycondensation of
3,5-bis[4-[(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)carbonyl]phenoxy]-4-hydroxybenzoph
enone or 3,5-difluoro-4-hydroxybenzophenone, and then substituting 50 to 80
mole % of fluorine atoms present in the side chains and ends of the PEK
molecule by polar groups. In addition, a blend of polyvinylchloride can be
manufactured using the hyperbranched polyetherketone by a melt blending
technique applicable for industrial purpose at a temperature of 180 to
120.degree. C., and thus the blend of polyvinylchloride with the
polyetherketone can be applied to high temperature end-use products such
as hot water pipes.