A mesomorphic compound represented by the following formula (I):
wherein R1 and R2 respectively denote an alkyl group or alkoxy group each having 4 - 16 carbon atoms optionally substituted, halogen, -CN or -CF3. The mesomorphic compound is effective for providing a ferroelectric liquid crystal composition showing an improved low-temperature operation characteristic and a decreased temperature-dependence of response speed.
Liquid crystal composition, liquid crystal device, display apparatus and
申请人:Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
公开号:US05318720A1
公开(公告)日:1994-06-07
A mesomorphic compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 respectively denote an alkyl group or alkoxy group each having 4-16 carbon atoms optionally substituted, halogen, --CN or --CF.sub.3. The mesomorphic compound is effective for providing a ferroelectric liquid crystal composition showing an improved low-temperature operation characteristic and a decreased temperature-dependence of response speed.