An ω-functionalized perfluoroalkyl chain: synthesis and use in liquid crystal design

Abstract

A multiblock polyphilic compound incorporating a perfluoroalkyl spacer and associating groups at both extremities exhibits smectic A and smectic C mesophases.

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