Synthesis and Characterization of Bis(3-chloro-4-dodecyloxyphenyl) Malondialdehyde Complexes of Cu(II) and Ni(II)

Abstract

Bis (3-chloro-4-dodecyloxyphenyl) malondialdehyde copper(II), as well as its nickel(II) homologue have been synthesised. The copper(II) complex shows a narrow (15 °C) nematic phase below its clearing temperature. The nickel(II) complex is polymeric in nature.