Synthesis, and Characterization of Mesomorphic Homologous Series of n-alkoxybenzaldehyde Derivatives

• Authors: Rupesh Rane , Vandit Pandya , Dhruv Darji , Paresh Solanki , Rakesh R. Giri , Anushree Ujjankar
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

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A new homologous series of liquid crystals based on n-alkoxybenzaldehyde, consisting of ten homologues, has been synthesized. This series exhibits a middle-order melting behavior, displaying both nematic and smectic mesophases. The transition curve between solid, isotropic, and mesomorphic states follows a zig-zag pattern, with alternating increases and decreases. The texture of the nematic phase is droplet-nematic texture, while the smectic phase shows a focal conic fan-shaped structure. The thermal stability and mesomorphic properties of this series are compared to those of structurally similar compounds. Analytical data confirm the molecular structure of the compounds, and transition temperatures are determined using an optical hot-stage polarizing microscope.

Keywords

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Liquid crystals; Nematic; Smectic

Discipline

• CHEMISTRY: CHEMISTRY

• Publisher: Scientific Publishing House „DARWIN”
• Journal: World News of Natural Sciences
• Year: 2025
• Volume: 59
• Pages: 69-78

Contributors

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Rupesh Rane

• Department of Physical & Chemical Sciences, Sigma University, Vadodara, India

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Vandit Pandya

• Department of Chemistry, M. P. Pandya Science College, Lunawada, India

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Dhruv Darji

• Department of Chemistry, Vedant Science College, Lunawada, India

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Paresh Solanki

• Shri N. A. Patel Science College, Kakanpur, (Shri Govind Guru University, Godhra), India

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Rakesh R. Giri

• Department of Chemistry, Sheth P. T. Arts & Science College, Godhra, India

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Anushree Ujjankar

• Department of Physical & Chemical Sciences, Sigma University, Vadodara, India

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