Novel compounds exhibit enhanced fluorescence and lower clearing points in liquid crystals, suggesting new applications.
A series of novel sexiphenyl liquid crystals featuring terminal pentyl chains and lateral alkyl/fluoro substituents were synthesised via a palladium-catalysed route using novel 2,4-dialkylphenyl boronic esters. Compounds exhibited stable nematic mesophases, with lateral substitution reducing clearing points by 300–380°C versus unsubstituted sexiphenyl – with methylated compounds showing supercooling to near-ambient temperatures. Photophysical studies revealed UV-range fluorescence with quantum yields up to 94%, modulated by substituent sterics/electronics. These materials demonstrate exceptional potential for low-temperature nematic applications requiring tunable optoelectronic properties.
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