Synthesis of novel acetylenic cyclophanes with helical chirality: potential new structures for liquid crystals
The synthesis of a series of novel acetylenic cyclophanes is described. X-ray crystallographic analysis of the core structure revealed a twisted conformation with helical chirality. Preliminary results suggest that these cyclophanes, with appropriate functionality, have the potential to act as unique liquid crystalline materials.
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Department of Chemistry, University of Ottawa, 10 Marie Curie, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5.
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Fallis
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