Exhibition of induced mesophases in the binary systems where both the components are non-mesogenic

Binary systems of two non-mesogens exhibiting mesomorphism are rare. In the present study few binary systems of non-mesogens exhibiting smectic and/or nematic mesophases are reported. One of the components is Schiff base havi ng terminal isopropyl group and the other component contains an ester linka ge. The binary systems of non-mesogens with terminal isopropyl group having identical structures (homologues) also exhibit induced mesomorphism. Some of the binary compositions exhibit smectic phase at ambient temperature. Th e phase diagrams of the present study are discussed in detail and the commo n features emerging from the overall study are outlined.