New fluorinated bent-core mesogens containing the 1,2,4-oxadiazole or 1,2,4-triazole nucleus have been
synthesized taking advantage of the ANRORC (Addition of Nucleophile, Ring-Opening, Ring-Closure)
reactivity of 5-perfluoroalkyl-1,2,4-oxadiazoles. Physical state changes of the obtained compounds were
characterized through DSC, POM, and SAXS. Besides the formation of a smectic mesophase, a novel
behavior as organic molecular glass was evidenced for some 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives
