On the importance of the molecular core interactions on the induction of the high optical tilt angle

Two smectogens being structural analogs with the opposite space orientation of the COO ester group in the molecular core exhibit extremely different tilt angles. A molecular mechanism of the induction of the high optical tilt angle is searched on the basis of extensive investigations of those compounds. Computer modeling of molecules and investigations of physical parameters of smectic phases were done. Different molecular aggregates forming smectic phases were observed. The size and shape of those aggregates are estimated on the basis of measurements and calculations. The different values of the tilt angles in studied compounds were discussed.