Phenylethynyltolane compounds have attracted the attention of researchers because of the advantages of high birefringence( △n) and broad nematic range. Four types of methylated and fluorinated phenylethynyltolane compounds was prepared mainly via sonogashira cross-coupling reaction with 20% yield and their structures are confirmed by IR and NMR. The property test results indicated that these compounds exhibit high birefringence( 0. 42),low melting point( 72—83 ℃) and broad nematic temperature range( 60—100 ℃). These compounds are p...