The synthesis of aminoacid based polymer, poly(methyl glycinate-bis-glycidyl methacrylate) and its utility as a separation material for aromatic amines has been investigated. Aromatic amines have been proved to be hazardous to the environment and removal of these from various sources is a matter of ecological concern. Copolymers of methyl glycinate-bis-glycidyl methacrylate with styrene and methylmethacrylate have been synthesized and their retention capacities were studied. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.