Synthesis, characterization and mesomorphic properties of new symmetrical dimer liquid crystals derived from benzothiazole

• Main Authors: Lee, Siew Ling, Sastry, S. Sreehari, Guan, Yeow Yeap, Hong, Cheu Lin, Kok, Leei Foo, Sie, Tiong Ha, Chien, Min Lin
• Format: Article
• Published: University of Kerbala 2015
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/60436/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.kijoms.2015.11.001

Present works report the synthesis and characterization of a series of homologous symmetrical dimers α,ω-bis[4-(6′-methoxybenzothiazol-2′-yl)iminomethylphenoxy]alkane. Total of five members with different lengths of alkyl spacer groups of even parity varying from butyl (C4H8) to dodecyl (C12H24) wer...