<i>p</i>-Acylphenyl Esters of <i>p-n</i>-Alkoxybenzoic Acids: I. Mesomorphic Behaviour

Abstract

Abstract Twenty compounds belonging to the class of acylphenyl esters of p-n-alkoxybenzoic acids were synthesized. Their mesomorphic properties were studied using a polarizing microscope. These compounds form a smectic modification starting with the lower homologues. An explanation for this phenomenon is suggested.