Preparation and Characterization of Carbosilane Dendrimers Carrying Mesogens with Chiral Substituent

A series of new carbosilane dendrimers carrying a mesogenic group, 5-((+)-2-fluorooctyloxy)-2-phenylpyrimidme derivative, were prepared successfully. Although the dendrimers did not show any clear Sc* phases, it was found that all the dendrimers prepared were operative as chiral dopants.