Synthesis and mesomorphic properties on the series of 2-(4-alkylphenyl)-6-methylquinolines and 2-(4-alkoxyphenyl)-6-methylquinolines.

Autor: Win-Long Chia, Kuei-Hsien Liao, Chu-Ying Ho
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Zdroj: Liquid Crystals; May2009, Vol. 36 Issue 5, p557-563, 7p, 1 Color Photograph, 2 Diagrams, 3 Charts, 2 Graphs
Abstrakt: Two homologous series of quinoline-containing liquid crystalline compounds were synthesised. Preparation of these compounds was completed in a short two-step reaction. Fair to good two-step overall yields of 63%-68% and 50%-60% were obtained respectively for the liquid crystalline compounds of 2-(4-alkylphenyl)-6-methylquinolines (nPQMe, n = 4-8) and 2-(4-alkoxyphenyl)-6-methylquinolines (mOPQMe, m = 3-7). Spectral analyses were in accordance with the expected structures. Polarising optical microscopy showed both series of compounds only display a nematic phase. Their thermotropic behaviours were further confirmed by differential scanning calorimetry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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