Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, Vol.503, 112-125, 2009
Synthesis and Characterization of Unsymmetrical Five-Ring Achrial Banana-Shaped Compounds With a B2 Phase
Two series of unsymmetrical banana-shaped materials have been prepared with laterally substituted hydroxy and nitro groups. All the compounds exhibit liquid crystalline properties. The syntheses and liquid crystalline properties of these compounds are discussed.