Characterization of (perfluorodecyl) n-alkanes, F(CF2)(10)(CH2)(m)H

Authors
Mita, S Fujiwara, M Kondo, S
Citation
S. Mita et al., Characterization of (perfluorodecyl) n-alkanes, F(CF2)(10)(CH2)(m)H, MOL CRYST A, 330, 1999, pp. 1281-1288
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
MOLECULAR CRYSTALS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SECTION A-MOLECULAR CRYSTALS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS
ISSN journal
1058725X → ACNP
Volume
330
Year of publication
1999
Part
3
Pages
1281 - 1288
Database
ISI
SICI code
1058-725X(1999)330:<1281:CO(NF>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
A homologous series of semifluorinated n-alkanes, F (CF2)(10)(CH2)(m)H, wit h 2 less than or equal to m less than or equal to 19 has been synthesized a nd their properties characterized using a polarising microscope, differenti al scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction. The compounds of 6 less than or equal to m less than or equal to 12 exhibit the smectic B phase. The mo lecules from m = 13 to 19 show only a melting endotherm in the DSC traces. Conformational structured are discussed on the basis of ab initio calculati ons.