The effect of fluorinated terminal chains on the mesomorphic properties of 4,4′‐disubstituted phenyl benzoates

2005) The effect on mesomorphic properties of a triple bond in a terminal chain of 4,4′-disubstituted phenyl benzoates and phenyl thiobenzoates, Liquid Crystals, 32:2, 247-266,The effect of a triple bond in a terminal chain on the mesomorphic properties of rod-like mesogens was studied by replacing a straight alkyl chain with a terminal 1,2-alkynyl chain in some esters and thioesters of the type: or by incorporating the triple bond into an alkyl ester chain in esters and thioesters of the types:The triple bond should provide increased rigidity to the triple bond region but increased flexibility at the adjacent single bond. These should have opposite effects on the mesomorphic properties. The first compounds were synthesized by esterification of the appropriate alkynylbenzoic acids with various phenols or thiols using the carbodiimide method. Detailed syntheses are provided for the alkynylbenzoic acids. Preparation of the alkynyl ester compounds was by acylation of the precursor hydroxyl esters or thioesters using either the acid chloride or carbodiimide method. The synthesis of the phenolic or thiolic ester intermediates, usually using a protection group, is described. Mesomorphic properties of these new esters and thioesters were determined using hot stage polarizing microscopy and DSC and compared with those for the known parent compounds. Fewer mesophases having shorter temperature ranges and lower transition temperatures were usually observed. Some of the intermediate phenols or benzyl ethers were also studied. Long chain benzyloxy esters showed a nematic phase as did some of the hydroxy thioesters but no mesophases were observed in the hydroxy esters.

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“…Further heating caused Cr 1 to melt to the smectic A phase. g Synthesis described in reference [20].…”

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The effect on mesomorphic properties of a triple bond in a terminal chain of 4,4′‐disubstituted phenyl benzoates and phenyl thiobenzoates

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Properties and applications of precision oligomer materials; where organic and polymer chemistry join forces

Genabeek

Lamers

Hawker

et al. 2021

Journal of Polymer Science

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Precise oligomeric materials constitute a growing area of research with implications for various applications as well as fundamental studies. Notably, this field of science which can be termed macro‐organic chemistry, draws inspiration from both traditional polymer chemistry and organic synthesis, combining the molecular precision of organic chemistry with the materials properties of macromolecules. Discrete oligomers enable access to unprecedented materials properties, for example, in self‐assembled structures, crystallization, or optical properties. The degree of control over oligomer structures resembles many biological systems and enables the design of materials with tailored properties and the development of fundamental structure–property relationships. This Review highlights recent developments in macro‐organic chemistry from synthetic concepts to materials properties, with a focus on self‐assembly and molecular recognition. Finally, an outlook for future research directions is provided.

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Fluorinated Liquid Crystals: Design of Soft Nanostructures and Increased Complexity of Self-Assembly by Perfluorinated Segments

Tschierske

2011

Topics in Current Chemistry

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The effects of perfluorinated and semiperfluorinated hydrocarbon units on the self-assembly of rod-like, disc-like, polycatenar, taper- and star-shaped, dendritic, and bent-core liquid crystalline (LC) materials is reviewed. The influence of fluorinated segments is analyzed on the basis of their contributions to the cohesive energy density, molecular shape, conformational flexibility, micro-segregation, space filling, and interface curvature. Though the focus is on recent progress in the last decade, previous main contributions, general aspects of perfluorinated organic molecules, and the basics of LC self-assembly are also briefly discussed to provide a complete overall picture. The main focus is on structure-property-relations and the use of micro-segregation to tailor mesophase morphologies. Especially polyphilic molecules with perfluorinated segments provide new modes of LC self-assembly, leading to ordered fluids with periodic multi-compartment structures and enhanced complexity compared to previously known systems.

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The effect of fluorinated terminal chains on the mesomorphic properties of 4,4′‐disubstituted phenyl benzoates

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The effect on mesomorphic properties of a triple bond in a terminal chain of 4,4′‐disubstituted phenyl benzoates and phenyl thiobenzoates

The effect on mesomorphic properties of a triple bond in a terminal chain of 4,4′‐disubstituted phenyl benzoates and phenyl thiobenzoates

Properties and applications of precision oligomer materials; where organic and polymer chemistry join forces

Fluorinated Liquid Crystals: Design of Soft Nanostructures and Increased Complexity of Self-Assembly by Perfluorinated Segments

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