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Synlett 2001; 2001(Special Issue): 0960-0963
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-14633
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Synthesis of a Mesogenic Compound with a Defined Conformation

Reinhard W. Hoffmann* , Trixi Brandl, Peer Kirsch, Klaus Harms
  • *Fachbereich Chemie, Philipps-University of Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Strasse, 35032 Marburg, Germany; Fax + 49 6421 2 82 89 17; E-mail: rwho@chemie.uni-marburg.de
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31 December 2001 (online)

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The synthesis of the bicyclohexyl derivative 2 has been attained in 4 steps by bi-directional elaboration of bicyclohexanone 3. Due to the specifically placed methyl substituents, 2 populates a single conformation at the inter-ring bond, resulting in improved material properties.

carbocycles - conformation - fluorine - liquid crystals

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