Hydrogen‐Bonded Banana Liquid Crystals

Abstract

Top banana! Hydrogen-bonded bent complexes of benzoic acids (H donor) and nonmesomorphic V-shaped 4′-stilbazoles (H acceptor) give rise to polar smectic C (SmCP, see graphic) mesophases. The multifunctional character of these noncovalent materials is confirmed through their electrooptical, dielectric, and luminescent responses. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2004/z460549_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.