AIE-active discotic LC containing tetraphenylethylene and α-cyanostilbene: Synthesis, self-assembly and photophysical properties

A novel α-cyanostilbene-containing tetraphenylethylene-based discotic LC with 3,4,5-tridecyloxy benzene units at the terminal was synthesized by Ti-catalyzed McMurry coupling, Pd-catalyzed Suzuki c...