New nematics with high birefringence

Article abstract of DOI:10.1080/10587259508038681

We prepared new compounds with the hexendiyne unit as central bridging group. The substances are nematic, with clearing temperatures much higher than those of other two ring compounds. They show the highest birefringence ever observed in liquid crystals, modest viscosities and medium dielectric anisotropy. Their stability in low polar mixtures allows their use in displays.

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Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals
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New Nematics with High Birefringence
Y. Goto a , T. Inukai a , A. Fujita a & D. Demus a
a Chisso Petrochemical Corporation, Research Center, 5-1 Goi
Kaigan, Ichihara, Chiba, 290, Japan
Version of record first published: 23 Sep 2006
To cite this article: Y. Goto, T. Inukai, A. Fujita & D. Demus (1995): New Nematics with High
Birefringence, Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals Science and Technology. Section A. Molecular
Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 260:1, 23-38
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