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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Synthesis, characterization and mesomorphic properties of new rod-like thiophene based liquid crystals

Two new mesogenic homologous series of Schiff base esters, 2-[4-(4-n-Alkoxy benzoyloxy) benzylidenamino] 3-cyno thiophine (Series-A) and Schiff base cinnamates, 2-[4-(4-n-alkoxy cinnamoyloxy) benzylidenamino] 3-cyano thiophene (Series-B), comprising a thiophene moiety were synthesized. Structural elucidation was carried out using elemental analysis and spectroscopic techniques such as FT-IR, 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR, and mass spectrometry. The mesomorphic properties and thermal stabilities of the title compounds were studied by using differential scanning calorimetry and optical polarizing microscopy. All the derivatives are mesomorphic in nature showing the nematic phase, and the higher members of Series-A show a smectic C phase whereas Series-B exhibits only the nematic mesophase. The mesomorphic properties of the present series are compared with other structurally related compounds. Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Mesomorphic, micro-Raman and DFT studies of new calamitic liquid crystals; Methyl 4-[4-(4-alkoxy benzoyloxy)benzylideneamino]benzoates

The mesomorphic properties of newly synthesized homologous series of calamitic liquid crystals; methyl 4-[4-(4-alkoxy benzoyloxy)benzylideneamino] benzoates, H2n+1CnOC 6H4COOC6H4C(H)N C6H 4COOCH3; n = 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 (MABBAB-n) containing ester and Schiff base groups as linker have been studied by temperature dependent micro-Raman study, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and polarizing optical microscopy (POM). All members of this series exhibit enantiotropic smectic A (SmA) mesophase with oily streak and focal conic textures. Analyses of Raman marker bands of phenyl rings, Schiff base and ester groups of MABBAB-10 confirm the phase transitions. The Raman study also gives an evidence of breaking of weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds associated with ester groups and formation of new hydrogen bonds through CN bond at Cr → SmA phase transition. The monomer and dimer were optimized and vibrational assignment of MABBAB-10 was also done with density functional theoretical (DFT) technique to understand the experimental results.

Synthesis and mesomorphic investigations of liquid crystalline compounds having a benzothiazole ring

Two homologous series of calamitic liquid crystals containing a benzothiazole ring and two different linkages have been prepared, and their liquid crystalline properties are studied and compared with each other and those of similar structure. The mesogens with only the cinnamate linking group showed better thermal properties than those with an ester. Nematic and smectic phases were observed. All the compounds of both the series were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, mass spectrometry, 1H-NMR, and 13C-NMR. Phase transition temperatures and the thermal parameters were obtained from differential scanning calorimetery (DSC). The textural observations were performed using hot-stage Polarizing Optical Microscopy (POM).

A new way to access chiral liquid crystals: Organocatalyst-mediated synthesis of chiral rod-like liquid crystals

In this article, an asymmetric organocatalytic way to prepare chiral liquid crystals from non-chiral starting materials was described. By using L-proline as the organocatalyst, several new chiral rod-like liquid crystals that are elusive with traditional methods were prepared. In addition, a series of novel enone-containing rod-like liquid crystals were also obtained as side-products. Mesomorphic properties of all new compounds were studied by Polarized Optical Microscope and Differential Scanning Calorimetry. Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Synthesis and characterization of symmetrical eight aromatic ring containing bent-shaped material derived from benzophenone

A new family of symmetrical eight aromatic ring-containing bent-shaped mesogens in which the central elbow is a ketone has been synthesized and characterized. The effect of the side chain on the mesomorphism has been studied. All the bent derivatives were found to exhibit mesomorphism. The higher homologues of the series exhibit the B1 phase and the lower homologues of the series show the B6 phase. Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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 dis

Synthesis and characterization of liquid crystalline materials incorporating the novel 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole and isonicotinic acid hydrazide moiety

We report the synthesis and evaluation of thermal behavior of two new mesogenic homologous series of liquid crystalline compound containg 1,2,4-triazole and isonicotinic acid ring at the terminus of the molecule viz. 4-[(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-ylimino) methyl] phenyl 4-alkoxybenzoate and 4-(2-isonicotinoylcarbonohydrazonoyl) phenyl 4-alkoxybenzoate. Both series have been characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, mass spectrometry, 1H-NMR, and 13C-NMR. Phase transition temperatures and the thermal parameters were obtained from differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The texture observation was performed under polarizing optical microscopy (PMO) attached with Mettler hot stage. All the derivatives are mesomorphic in nature showing nematic phase and the higher member of both series shows smectic phase. The use of isonicotinic acid and triazole as a terminal group has a very dramatic effect on the melting and clearing points. The mesomorphic behavior has been analyzed in terms of structural property relationship.

Synthesis, characterization, and mesomorphic properties of new liquid-crystalline compounds involving ester-azomethine central linkages, lateral substitution, and a thiazole ring

In continuation with our work on liquid crystals with unconventional molecular structures, two homologous series that have 1,4-disubstitution and 1,3,4-trisubstitution in the central phenyl ring, such as 2[(4-n-alkoxy- benzyloxy) phenyl azomethine]-5-methyl thiazole and 2-[(4-n-alkoxy-benzyloxy)-2- hydroxy salicyladimine]-5-methyl thiazole, have been synthesized. They have been characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, 1HNMR, 13CNMR, and mass spectrometry. The liquid-crystalline behavior of these compounds was observed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and polarizing microscopy. All the compounds of the 1,4-disubstituted series show an enantiotropic nematic phase only, whereas the compounds of the 1,3,4-trisubstituted series show smectic and nematic phases. Some mesogens with a lateral hydroxy group were also synthesized to evaluate the effect of this group on melting point, transition temperatures, and mesophase morphology.

Synthesis and mesomorphic characterisation of chiral homologues

Chiral liquid crystals have attracted considerable interest as they exhibit a good variety of modulated phases. We have synthesised a homologous series viz., 4-(4!-n-alkoxy benzoyloxy) benzylidene-4!!-1-(s)-methyl propoxy anilines, incorporating a terminal chiral centre, inorder to obtain better understanding of the relationship between molecular structure and appearance of SmC*phase in the molecules. It is observed that, in the present series the lower members upto butyl are pure nematogens, while pentyl to hexadecyl derivatives exhibit classical smectic as well as nematic mesophases. An additional smectic C* phase is observed in the middle octyl to dodecyl homologues. The homologues have been characterised by IR, NMR and DSC. Their mesomorphic properties have been compared with structurally related homologous series.

Synthesis of new mesogenic homologous series with broken alkoxy chain

A new mesogenic homologous series with broken alkoxy chain at the terminus of long polarizable molecules having following general formula have been synthesized. RO-C6H4-COO-C6H4-CH=N-C 6H4-COOCH2CH2OCH2CH 3 Where, R=-CnH2n+1; n=1 to 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16. All the members exhibit enantiotropic mesomorphism. Methoxy derivative is purely nematogenic. Ethoxy to n-hexyloxy derivatives exhibit enantiotropic smectic-A as well as nematic mesophases. n-Heptyloxy to n-hexadecyloxy derivatives exhibit only enantiotropic smectic A mesophases. The thermal stabilities and the commencement of smectic phase of the present series are compared with those of other structurally related series.