Synthesis and Properties of Pyranose Derivatives with Trifluoromethyl Group Used as Chiral Dopants for Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals

K. Itoh, Mitsunori Takeda, Masaaki Namekawa, Shinichi Nayuki, Yoshinobu Murayama, Takashi Yamazaki, Tomoya Kitazume

Chemistry Letters · 1994 · 12 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

Abstract A variety of pyranose derivatives with a trifluoromethyl group were synthesized and found to be excellent chiral dopants for ferroelectric liquid crystals. Relationships between molecular structures and induced ferroelectric properties were discussed.

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