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Fused ring compound

US7067179B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 1999
Grant dateJun 27, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2323/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel compound represented by the general formula (I), and a nematic liquid crystal composition incorporating the same.A compound represented by the general formula (I) can be produced industrially extremely easily, as shown in the examples, displays superior compatibility with current general purpose host liquid crystals as a nematic phase, and also shows little crystal precipitation at low temperatures. Moreover, by addition of a small amount of such a compound to a host liquid crystal, the liquid crystal temperature range at low temperatures can be effectively widened without any significant worsening of the various characteristics of the liquid crystal material. Consequently, a compound of the present invention is an extremely useful liquid crystal material which is suitable for various liquid crystal display elements which require a broad operating temperature range.

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