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Optically active compounds, liquid crystal composition containing said compounds, and liquid crystal optical modulator using said composition

US5328643A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1992
Grant dateJul 12, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K19/3463
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to optically active compounds represented by the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, Q.sub.1, Q.sub.2, Q.sub.3, and M are defined as in the specification, methods and intermediates for their preparation, liquid crystal compositions comprising at least one optically active compound of formula I and their use in electrooptical display, switching and modulation devices.

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