Significant roles of lateral alkoxy and alkylthio groups on the ferroelectric nematic phase and phase transition behavior

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how lateral ortho-alkoxy and alkylthio groups impact the ferroelectric nematic phase and its transitions.
• Synthesis of new room-temperature ferroelectric nematogens
• Analysis of phase behavior with variations in lateral groups
• Observation of phase transition characteristics
• Lateral alkoxy and alkylthio groups significantly affect the formation of the ferroelectric nematic phase
• Distinct phase transition behaviors were identified for different chemical substitutions