Synthesis of the first anthraquinone copper complex displaying a columnar phase induced by noncovalent π-π interactions

Sandeep Kumar, Jaishri J. Naidu

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Abstract

The first synthesis of a novel ligand, 1-hydroxy-2,3,5,6,7-pentahexyloxy-9, 10-anthraquinone, is reported. Analogous to the well-known β-diketone system. 1-hydroxy-2,3,5,6.7-pentaalkoxy-9,10-anthraquinones also form metal complexes. The first copper complex of discotic liquid crystalline 1-hydroxy-2,3,5,6,7-pentahexyloxy-9,10-anthraquinone has been prepared. The metal complex shows a columnar mesophase upon doping with trinitrofluorenone, an electron acceptor molecule. The mesomorphic behavior was studied by polarizing microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)123-128
Number of pages6
JournalMolecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals
Volume378
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anthraquinone
  • Discotic liquid crystals
  • Metallomesogens
  • Rufigallol

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