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Method of using liquid crystal device comprising dichroic dye and liquid crystal device

US4668050A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 1985
Grant dateMay 26, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09B31/16
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dichroic dye for use in a liquid crystal comprising at least one compound represented by a formula: ##STR1## The compound includes monoazo, disazo and trisazo compounds. The dye has a high dichroic ratio, a high mole absorptivity and a good compatibility with liquid crystals.

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