title: Synthesis and mesomorphic properties of novel dibenz[a,c]anthracenedicarboximides.
abstract: The synthesis and characterization of a novel series of dibenz[a,c]anthracenedicarboximides is reported. Incorporating electron-withdrawing imides bearing flexible alkyl chains allowed for the production of materials that self-assemble into hexagonal columnar mesophases featuring broad temperature ranges. Furthermore, longer N-alkyl chains or branched N-alkyl chains broaden the mesophase temperature range by lowering the melting transition without greatly influencing the clearing point.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Wilfrid Laurier University , Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5, Canada.
authors.forename: Katie M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Psutka
authors.forename: Kevin J A
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Bozek
authors.forename: Kenneth E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Maly