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ABSTRACT
Chalconyl homologous series of novel mesogenic substances of molecular structure RO-C6H4-COO-C6H4-CO-CH:CH-C6H4-OC16H33 (P) has been studied with a view to understanding and establishing the effects of molecular structure on liquid crystal (LC) properties. A novel homologous series consists of 13 (C1 to C18) members. C1 to C5 and C7 members are non-mesogenic and the even numbered C6 to C18 homologues are enantiotropically nematogenic with absence of smectogenic property. Thermotropic properties such as phase transition temperatures and textures (threaded or Schlieren) were determined by an optical polarizing microscopy equipped with a heating stage. Analytical and spectral data confirm the molecular structure. Transition curves (Cr-N and N-I) showing phase behaviors in phase diagrams behave in a normal manner except C16 and C18 homologues, which partially deviate from normal behavior in N-I transition curve. Thermal stability for nematic on average is 113.14°C and the total mesophase length ranges from 10 to 26°C. The usual odd-even effect is absent for the N-I transition curve. The LC properties of the present novel series are compared with structurally similar known series. The present novel series is predominantly nematogenic without exhibition of smectogenic character, and is of a lower middle-ordered melting-type.
Acknowledgments
Authors acknowledge thanks to Dr. R.R. Shah, principal of K.K. Shah Jarodwala Maninagar Science College, Ahmedabad. Authors are also thankful to Dr. A.V. Doshi, Ex-principal of M.V.M. Science College, Rajkot, for his constant support, inspirations, and help, as and when needed during the course of present investigation. Authors thank to NFDD Centre for the analytical and spectral services.