Synthesis of new schiff base ester liquid crystals with a benzothiazole core

A series of new calamitic liquid crystals, 6-methoxy-2-(4-alkanoyloxybenzylidenamino)benzothiazoles, comprising a benzothiazole core, terminal methoxy group and a Schiff base linkage were synthesised and characterised. This series comprises 12 members wherein members differ by the length of the alka...

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Main Authors: Ha, Sie-Tiong, Koh, Teck Ming, Lee, Siew Ling, Yeap, Guan Yeow, Lin, Hong Cheu, Ong, Siew-Teng
Format: Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC 2010
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