ISSN:
0009-2940
Keywords:
4,4′-Distyrylazobenzenes, alkoxy-
;
Siegrist Reaction
;
Liquid crystals
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Chemistry
;
Inorganic Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
4,4′-Distyrylazobenzene as MesogenFrom 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde (1) the tetraalkoxy-substituted 4,4′-distyrylazobenzenes (E,E,E)-5a - c are synthesized. A similar reaction sequence leads from ethyl 3,4,5-trihydroxy-benzoate (6) to the hexaalkoxy-substituted 4,4′-distyrylazobenzenes (E,E,E)-11 b, c. With the exception of 5a all products show thermotropic LC properties. Smectic phases have been characterized by polarizing microscopy and by differential scanning calorimetry.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cber.19921250421