Synthesis and mesomorphic properties of 6-methoxy- and 6-ethoxy-2-(2-hydroxy-4-alkanoyloxybenzylidenamino)benzothiazoles

• Main Authors: Ha, Sie Tiong, Koh, Teck Ming, Yeap, Guan Yeow, Lin, Hong Cheu, Lee, Siew Ling, Win, Yip Foo, Ong, Siew Teng
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC 2010
• Subjects: Q Science
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/26650/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15421406.2010.504510

Two new series of Schiff base thermotropic liquid crystals, 6-methoxy-2-(2-hydroxy-4-alkanoyloxybenzylidenamino)benzothiazoles and 6-ethoxy-2-(2-hydroxy-4-alkanoyloxybenzylidenamino)benzothiazoles, comprising different terminal groups, a methoxyl and ethoxyl group, respectively, were synthesized. St...