Abstract
The synthesis and liquid crystalline properties of some new 2,6-disubstituted anthracenes are described. Symmetrical alkylphenyl derivatives exhibit smectic mesophases, whereas simpler structures are non-mesogenic. One unsymmetrically substituted anthracene exhibits a narrow nematic phase. The potential for these molecules to act as phototriggers has been investigated but efficient photodimerisation cannot be achieved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1145-1150 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Liquid Crystals |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |