Novel bisindenocarbazole derivative exhibiting a nematic mesophase

In this letter we describe the synthesis of the first liquid crystalline bisindenocarbazole derivative. The novel bisindenocarbazole exhibits a broad nematic mesophase between 180 and 250 degrees C, which was characterized by polarizing microscopy and small angle X-ray scattering. The material shows an excellent electrochemical stability and a strong blue fluorescence with a quantum yield of 49% in solution. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.