Synthesis and liquid crystal properties of some 2,6-disubstituted anthracenes

Andrew N. Cammidge; Victoria H. M. Goddard

doi:10.1080/02678290802403943

Synthesis and liquid crystal properties of some 2,6-disubstituted anthracenes

Andrew N. Cammidge
, Victoria H. M. Goddard

Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry

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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
Pages (from-to)	1145-1150
Number of pages	6
Journal	Liquid Crystals
Volume	35
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/02678290802403943
Publication status	Published - 2008

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