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Banana-shaped molecules derived from substituted isophthalic acids

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In this paper we present a review of five-rings banana-shaped molecules derived from isophthalic acids. This study deals with about a hundred compounds and most of them have not been published. By a combination of several linking groups and different selected substituents either on the outer rings or on the central core, several mesophases with switching properties are induced. The study of homologous series underlines the importance of the length and nature of the terminal chains. X-ray analysis reveals several new structures.

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  1. Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal, CNRS/Université Bordeaux 1, Av. A. Schweitzer, F-33600, Pessac, France

    H. T. Nguyen, J. P. Bedel, J. C. Rouillon, J. P. Marcerou & M. F. Achard

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Nguyen, H.T., Bedel, J.P., Rouillon, J.C. et al. Banana-shaped molecules derived from substituted isophthalic acids. Pramana - J Phys 61, 395–404 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02708319

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