Abstract A series of 1-(trans-4'-n-alkylcyclohexyl)-2-(4”-halobiphenyl-4'-yl) ethanes, which show nematic phases, was prepared. Their transition temperatures, enthalpies and entropies were measured. Their bulk viscosities, birefringences and dielectric constants were determined by extrapolation. 1-(trans-4'-n-propylcyclohexyl)-2-(4”-fluorobiphenyl-4'-yl) ethane has a high clearing of 125° C, a low viscosity of 25 cp at 20° C, a relatively high ...
