摘要:
A compound represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 represents an alkyl group having from 2 to 16 carbon atoms; rings A, B, C, and D each represents a 1,4-phenylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group having one or two halogen atoms; Y represents a single bond, ##STR2## m and n each represents 0 or 1; p represents 0, 1, or 2; q represents 0 or an integer of from 1 to 6; and C* and C** each represents an asymmetric carbon atom in an (S)- or (R)-configuration, and a liquid crystal composition containing the compound of formula (I). The compound of formula (I) is a chiral liquid crystal compound exhibiting large spontaneous polarization, a long helical pitch, an SC* phase in a broad temperature range including room temperature, satisfactory orientation, and a high rate of response.
摘要:
An optically active carboxylic acid derivative represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a normal alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, m and n represent 0 or 1 but are not 1 at the same time, X represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, Y represents a hydrogen or fluorine atom, provided that when Y is a hydrogen atom, X is a halogen atom, and that when n is 0, Y is ahydrogen atom, and Q* represents an optically active alkyl or 1-alkoxyethyl group having an asymmetric carbon atom.
摘要:
An optically active carboxylic acid derivative represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a normal alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, m and n represent 0 or 1 but are not 1 at the same time, X represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, Y represents a hydrogen or fluorine atom, provided that when Y is a hydrogen atom, X is a halogen atom, and that when n is 0, Y is a hydrogen atom, and Q* represents an optically active alkyl or 1-alkoxyethyl group having an asymmetric carbon atom.
摘要:
A 2,5-disubstituted pyrizine derivative and a 2,5-disubstituted pyrimidine derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents a straight-chain or branched alkyl group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms;X represents a halogen atom; and ##STR2## represents a pyrazine-2,5-diyl or a pyrimidine-2,5-diyl group; each useful as an electrooptical display material are disclosed. Further a liquid crystal composition comprising said compounds as well as a ferroelectric display device wherein said liquid crystal composition is used are disclosed.
摘要:
A 2,5-disubstituted pyrazine derivative and a 2,5-disubstituted pyrimidine derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents a straight-chain or branched alkyl group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms;X represents a halogen atom; and ##STR2## represents a pyrazine-2,5-diyl or a pyrimidine-2,5-diyl group; each useful as an electrooptical display material are disclosed. Further a liquid crystal composition comprising said compounds as well as a ferroelectric display device wherein said liquid crystal composition is used are disclosed.
摘要:
An optically active lactone derivative represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkoxyl, alkanoyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkanoyloxy, or alkoxyalkoxyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or an optically active group of each of the above kinds, R.sup.2 represents a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, ##STR2## or trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group of the formula and the asymmetric carbon atoms at the 2- and 4-positions in the lactone ring each independently is of the (S) or (R) configuration, an intermediate therefor, a process for producing the intermediate, a liquid-crystal composition, and a liquid-crystal display device.
摘要:
The present invention discloses an optically active compound represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl, alkoxyl, or alkoxyalkanoyloxy group which has 1 to 18 carbon atoms and may be substituted with fluorine, chlorine, or cyano group; R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms; ##STR2## m is 0 or 1; Y represents a single bond, --CH.sub.2 O--, or --COO--; Z represents a single bond or --COO--; and C* and C** each independently represents an asymmetric carbon atom of the (R) and (S) configuration, an intermediate therefor being represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1, and C* and C** each independently represents an asymmetric carbon atom of the (R) or (S) configuration, a process for producing the intermediate, and a liquid-crystal compound using the optically active compound.
摘要:
A liquid crystalline compound represented by formula ##STR1## wherein R denotes an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms,m and n are each 0 or 1, provided m and n are not 1 at the same time. ##STR2## X and Y each denote a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a nitro group, provided X and Y are not hydrogen atoms at the same time, andQ* denotes an optically active group having an asymmetric carbon atom and a linear or cyclic alkyl or alkenyl group which may be substituted by a halogen atom, or the like.
摘要:
A liquid crystalline compound represented by formula ##STR1## wherein R denotes an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms,m and n are each 0 or 1, provided m and n are not 1 at the same time. ##STR2## X and Y each denote a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a nitro group, provided X and Y are not hydrogen atoms at the same time, and Q* denotes an optically active group having an asymmetric carbon atom and a linear or cyclic alkyl or alkenyl group which may be substituted by a halogen atom, or the like.
摘要:
A liquid crystal device comprising a pair of substrate, at least one of them being transparent, and a light-control layer supported therebetween, wherein said light-control layer comprises a liquid crystal material showing positive dielectric anisotropy and a transparent solid substance, said liquid crystal material forming a continuous phase, and said transparent solid substance existing in said continuous phase in the form of dispersed particles or a three-dimensional network. The device exhibits a clear threshold voltage, a high fast response time and a highly contrast display with a low applied voltage.