TABLE 4.
Mesomorphic parameters, dipole moment, μ, polarizability, α, and aspect ratio of the prepared supramolecular complexes of the octyloxybenzoic acid C8 [(A-F)C8].
| Compound | Group | ΔTN | ΔTN | ΔT (mesomorphic range) | TC (mesomorphic stability) | Dipole moment, μ | Dimension Ǻ | Aspect ratio (L/D) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width (D) | Length (L) | ||||||||
| A/C8 | OCH3 | 0 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 128.4 | 3.89 | 4.94 | 34.55 | 6.99 |
| B/C8 | CH3 | 0 | 19.2 | 19.2 | 94.6 | 4.19 | 5.04 | 32.37 | 6.42 |
| C/C8 | Cl | 0 | 45.1 | 45.1 | 133.8 | 1.95 | 5.06 | 33.50 | 6.62 |
| D/C8 | Br | 0 | 39.2 | 39.2 | 134.5 | 2.12 | 5.12 | 33.79 | 6.60 |
| E/C8 | F | 21.7 | 49.9 | 71.6 | 147.1 | 2.12 | 5.04 | 32.60 | 6.47 |
| F/C8 | NO2 | 0 | 48.5 | 48.5 | 124.0 | 3.62 | 5.14 | 33.50 | 6.52 |