作者:Hsiu-Ming Kuo、Hsiao-Wen Cheng、Hwo-Shuenn Sheu、Chung K. Lai
DOI:10.1016/j.tet.2013.04.120
日期:2013.7
Three new series of Schiff bases 1a-c derived from alpha,beta,gamma-triketones 2a-c were synthesized and their mesomorphic properties investigated by polarizing optical microscope, differential scanning calorimetry, and powder X-ray diffraction. These Schiff bases were obtained by condensations of alpha,beta,gamma-triketones and 3-amino-1-propanol in refluxing absolute ethanol. All compounds were characterized and identified by H-1 and C-13 NMR spectroscopy. Both series of compounds 1a and 1c formed kinetically unstable monotropic behavior. Compounds 1a, 1c showed smectic A or/and C mesophases, in contrast compounds 1b exhibited rectangular columnar phases. The phases were confirmed by variable-temperature powder X-ray diffractions. The formation of mesophases in 1a-c was probably induced by intermolecular H-bonds, which was consistent with XRD data. Removal of -OH group in compound 1d led to the crystal phase. Some of these Schiff bases were in fact room temperature over a wide range of temperatures. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.