Abstract
Two novel Schiff bases, 1-benzthiazolyliminomethyl-2-naphthol (TSN) and 1-(6′-chlorobenzthiazolyliminomethyl)-2-naphthol (ClTSN), were synthesized and their molecualr assemblies at the air/water interface were investigated. Both of the compounds could be spread on water surface although they have no alkyl chains. The Schiff base molecules formed J- or H-aggregate in the Langmuir–Schaefer (LS) films transferred from water surface. In AFM, a multilayer film formation was observed. It is interesting to note that the LS films of achiral TSN and ClTSN transferred from water surface showed chirality. The supramolecular chirality in these LS films was suggested to be due to a cooperative stereoregular π–π stacking of the functional groups in a helical sense.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
