Induced mesophases in binary systems of non-mesogens where one of the component is 1,2,4 trisubstituted benzene derivatives

Exhibition of mixed mesophases in binary systems where both the components are non-mesogens by themselves offer a very interesting study, In the prese nt work four binary systems were studied where one of the components is non -mesogenic 1,2,4-trisubstituted benzene derivative while the other componen ts are rod shaped non-mesogens. Induction of mesophases is observed in all the binary systems studied, Few compositions on cooling remain in liquid cr ystalline phase at the ambient temperatures for about 48 hours.