New mesogenic homologous series of Schiff base cinnamates comprising naphthalene moiety

New mesogenic homologous series of Schiff base cinnamates comprising a naphthalene moiety were prepared by condensing different 4(4'-n-alkoxy cinnamoyloxy) benzaldehydes with 2-amino naphthalene. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by combination of elemental analysis and spectroscopic techniques. All the homologues synthesized exhibit mesomorphism. The mesomorphic properties of the present series are compared with other structurally related series.