Tubular mesophases: liquid crystals consisting of macrocyclic molecules

Abstract

The hexa-(p-n-dodecyloxybenzoyl) derivatives (1b), (2b), and (3b) of the macrocyclic polyamines [18]-N₆, [24]-N₆O₂, and [27]-N₆O₃ display a liquid crystal phase in which the macrocyclic units are stacked, forming a tubular mesophase.