OPTICALLY ACTIVE BIPHENYL ETHER COMPOUND

摘要

NEW MATERIAL:The optically active biphenyl ether compound of formula (n is 3-5; m is 3-12; * represents asymmetric carbon). EXAMPLE:4-(4''-Methyldodecyloxy)-4'-hydroxybiphenyl. USE:An intermediate for ferroelectric liquid crystal compound. It has reactive hydroxyl group as a nucleus substituted group. PREPARATION:The compound of formula can be produced by reacting 4,4'- dihydroxybiphenyl with a halide or tosylate of an optically active alcohol in the presence of an alkaline compound.