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• 2150-47-2 methyl 2,4-dihydroxybenzoate 
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• 944282-91-1 benzyl 4-(2-hydroxy-4-n-tetradecyloxybenzoyloxy)benzoate 
• 944282-92-2 4-(2-hydroxy-4-n-tetradecyloxybenzoyloxy)benzoic acid 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Liquid crystalline and nonlinear optical properties of bent-shaped compounds derived from 3,4′-biphenylene

The synthesis of different bent-core molecules derived from 3,4′-biphenylene bearing azo, azoxy, imine or ester linkages in their lateral structures is reported. Structure-activity relationships for their liquid crystalline behaviour are discussed. SmCP, USmCP and Colob mesophases are found depending on the type and number of these connecting units. The sequence ester ≈ azoxy > imine > azo can be proposed for the mesophase range, with significant differences observed in terms of mesopahase stabilization. SHG studies on these compounds give nonlinear coefficients in the range of 1-8 pm V-1. The molecular origin for these values is analyzed semi-quantitatively. It was concluded that the SHG performance of bent-core mesogens in general can still be increased substantially. An approach to improve the properties of these materials is briefly outlined. The Royal Society of Chemistry 2007.