WO2014091560A1 - ネマチック液晶組成物及びこれを用いた液晶表示素子 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a nematic liquid crystal composition having a positive dielectric anisotropy ( ⁇ ) particularly useful as a liquid crystal display material, and a liquid crystal display device using the same.
- Liquid crystal display elements are used in various measuring instruments, automobile panels, word processors, electronic notebooks, printers, computers, televisions, watches, advertisement display boards, etc., including clocks and calculators.
- Typical liquid crystal display methods include TN (twisted nematic) type, STN (super twisted nematic) type, vertical alignment type using TFT (thin film transistor), and IPS (in-plane switching) type.
- the liquid crystal composition used in these liquid crystal display elements is stable against external stimuli such as moisture, air, heat, light, etc., and exhibits a liquid crystal phase in the widest possible temperature range centering on room temperature. And a low driving voltage is required.
- the liquid crystal composition is composed of several to several tens of kinds of compounds in order to optimize dielectric anisotropy ( ⁇ ), refractive index anisotropy ( ⁇ n), etc. for each display element.
- a liquid crystal composition having a positive ⁇ is used in a horizontal alignment type display such as a TN type, STN type, or IPS (in-plane switching) type.
- a driving method has been reported in which a liquid crystal composition having a positive ⁇ is vertically aligned when no voltage is applied and a lateral electric field is applied to display the liquid crystal composition, and the necessity of a liquid crystal composition having a positive ⁇ is further increased. Yes.
- driving methods low voltage driving, high speed response, and a wide operating temperature range are required. That is, ⁇ is positive, the absolute value is large, the viscosity ( ⁇ ) is small, and a high nematic phase-isotropic liquid phase transition temperature (Tni) is required.
- ⁇ n ⁇ d which is the product of ⁇ n and the cell gap (d)
- ⁇ n of the liquid crystal composition it is necessary to adjust ⁇ n of the liquid crystal composition to an appropriate range according to the cell gap.
- a liquid crystal composition having a low rotational viscosity ( ⁇ 1) is required.
- composition of the liquid crystal composition examples include a compound represented by the following formulas (A-1a) to (A-1b) and a compound represented by the formulas (B-1a) to (B-1c) (See Patent Document 1)
- liquid crystal compositions include that the liquid crystal compound having a positive ⁇ has three ring structures and has a —CF 2 O— structure as a linking group.
- liquid crystal display elements has expanded, and there has been a significant change in the method of use and manufacturing. In order to cope with these changes, it has become necessary to optimize characteristics other than the basic physical property values as conventionally known. That is, liquid crystal display elements using a liquid crystal composition are widely used, such as VA type and IPS type, and super large size display elements having a size of 50 type or more are practically used. Became. Along with the increase in substrate size, the method of injecting liquid crystal composition into the substrate has become the main method of injection from the conventional vacuum injection method to the drop injection (ODF: One Drop Fill) method. The problem that the drop marks when dropped causes the display quality to deteriorate is brought to the surface.
- ODF Drop Fill
- the conventional characteristics and performances required for the liquid crystal display element such as high-speed response performance are maintained, and importance is conventionally attached.
- development in consideration of a method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display element has been demanded. Yes.
- the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a composition which has a positive ⁇ and is stable against heat and light.
- the present invention provides a composition containing a compound represented by the following general formula (i) and a compound represented by the following general formula (ii).
- X i1 to X i6 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom
- X ii1 to X ii4 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom
- the composition of the present invention can obtain a low viscosity, exhibits a stable nematic phase at a low temperature, and has a very small change in specific resistance and voltage holding ratio after heating and after UV irradiation.
- a TN type liquid crystal display element using this can achieve a high-speed response.
- the performance can be stably exhibited in the liquid crystal display element manufacturing process, display defects due to the process can be suppressed and manufacturing can be performed with a high yield, which is very useful.
- a board having 100 to 105 is called a “back plane”, and a board having 200 to 205 is called a “front plane”. It is a figure of the exposure process using the pattern for columnar spacer preparation formed on a black matrix as a photomask pattern.
- composition of the present invention contains a compound represented by the following general formula (i).
- X i1 to X i6 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom. It is preferable that at least one of X i1 to X i6 in the general formula (i) is a fluorine atom. Specific examples include compounds represented by the following formulas (i-1) to (i-25).
- composition of the present invention preferably contains 1 to 3 compounds, more preferably 1 to 2 compounds, among the compounds represented by formula (i).
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) is preferably 3% by mass or more, more preferably 5% by mass or more, preferably 30% by mass or less, and 20% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of the composition. Is more preferable, 15 mass% or less is more preferable, and 10 mass% or less is still more preferable.
- composition of the present invention contains a compound represented by the following general formula (ii).
- X ii1 to X ii4 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom. It is preferable that at least one of X ii1 to X ii4 in the general formula (ii) is a fluorine atom. Specific examples include compounds represented by the following formulas (ii-1) to (ii-13).
- composition of the present invention preferably contains 1 to 3 compounds, more preferably 1 to 2 compounds, among the compounds represented by formula (ii).
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (ii) is preferably 3% by mass or more, preferably 5% by mass or more, more preferably 7% by mass or more, and more preferably 8% by mass or more based on the total amount of the composition. Is more preferable, 30 mass% or less is preferable, 20 mass% or less is more preferable, 15 mass% or less is more preferable, and 10 mass% or less is still more preferable.
- the composition of this invention contains the compound represented by the said general formula (i) and the said general formula (ii).
- the compound represented by the general formula (i) is an alkyl group (ethyl group and n-propyl group) in which two side chains at both ends of the molecule are different, and the compound represented by the general formula (ii) The two side chains are the same alkyl group (n-propyl group).
- the melting point has a minimum value, and shows an eutectic point significantly lower than the individual melting points of the respective components.
- the compound represented by the general formula (i) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii) suppress the precipitation of the compound during storage.
- Storage stability can be improved.
- a combination of X i1 to X i6 in the general formula (i) and X ii1 to X ii4 in the general formula (ii) is arbitrary, but the compound represented by the general formula (i) and the general formula (ii)
- the compound to be produced may be a combination of homologues in which only the length of the side chain alkyl group is different.
- the benzene ring including the side chain can be made symmetric.
- the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii) is preferably 5% by mass or more, and preferably 10% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the composition. 13 mass% or more is further preferable, 30 mass% or less is preferable, 25 mass% or less is more preferable, 20 mass% or less is more preferable, and 18 mass% or less is still more preferable.
- Preferred combinations of the compound represented by general formula (i) and the compound represented by general formula (ii) include a compound represented by formula (i-1) and a compound represented by formula (ii-1) It is a combination.
- the compound represented by the formula (ii-1) has a high Tni, and since the substituent substituted on the left and right with respect to the middle benzene ring of the terphenyl skeleton is the same, it can be easily produced, so that it is inexpensive. It is available. However, since this compound tends to be crystallized when added to the liquid crystal composition, there is a problem of precipitation from the liquid crystal composition. However, it has been found that precipitation can be suppressed by using the compound represented by the general formula (i), which is different only in the carbon number of the alkyl group in the side chain.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention may contain one or more compounds represented by the general formula (L).
- R L1 and R L2 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently Optionally substituted by —CH ⁇ CH—, —C ⁇ C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—, OL represents 0, 1, 2 or 3;
- B L1 , B L2 and B L3 each independently represent (a) a 1,4-cyclohexylene group (one —CH 2 — present in this group or two or more —CH 2 — not adjacent to each other).
- the above groups (a) and (b) may be each independently substituted with a cyano group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom
- OL 2 or 3 and a plurality of L L2 are present, they may be the same or different, and when OL is 2 or 3 and a plurality of L L2 are present, they
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are five types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are six types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are seven types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are eight types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are nine types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is ten or more types.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (L) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dripping marks, and burn-in. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 1% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 10%. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 40%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 50%.
- it is 55%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 60%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 65%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 70%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 75%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 80%. Furthermore, a preferable upper limit of the content is, for example, 95% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 85%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 75%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 65%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 55%.
- the above lower limit value is preferably high and the upper limit value is preferably high.
- the above lower limit value is preferably high and the upper limit value is high.
- the above lower limit value is preferably high and the upper limit value is high.
- the above lower limit value is lowered and the upper limit value is low.
- R L1 and R L2 are each a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a linear alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms when the ring structure to which R L1 is bonded is a phenyl group (aromatic). (Or more) alkoxy groups and alkenyl groups having 4 to 5 carbon atoms are preferred, and when the ring structure to which they are bonded is a saturated ring structure such as cyclohexane, pyran and dioxane, linear carbon atoms An alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 (or more) carbon atoms, and a linear alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (L) preferably has no chlorine atom in the molecule when chemical stability of the liquid crystal composition is required.
- the compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably, for example, a compound selected from the compound group represented by the general formula (I).
- R 11 and R 12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms having 1 to 5 carbon atoms
- a 11 and A 12 each independently represents a 1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-phenylene group, a 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group or a 3-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group.
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dripping marks, image sticking. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 3% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention it is 15%. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 18%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 29%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 35%.
- the present invention it is 42%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 47%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 53%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 56%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 60%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 65%. Furthermore, a preferable upper limit of the content is, for example, 75% in one form of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 65%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 55%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 50%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 45%.
- the above lower limit value is preferably high and the upper limit value is preferably high.
- the above lower limit value is medium and the upper limit value is medium.
- the above lower limit value is lowered and the upper limit value is low.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-1).
- R 11 and R 12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
- R 11 and R 12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are five or more types.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-1) is such that solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, drop mark Therefore, it is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 3% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention it is 15%. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 18%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 25%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 29%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 31%.
- the upper limit of the preferable content is, for example, 70% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 60%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 50%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 45%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 40%.
- the above lower limit value is preferably high and the upper limit value is preferably high.
- the above lower limit value is medium and the upper limit value is medium.
- the above lower limit value is lowered and the upper limit value is low.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-1-1).
- each R 12 independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-1-1) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as dripping marks, image sticking, and dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 2% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention it is 4%.
- the present invention it is 7%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 11%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 13%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 17%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 25%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 32%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 35%. Furthermore, the upper limit value of the preferable content is, for example, 60% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 50%.
- it is 40%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 35%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 25%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-1-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the formulas (1.1) to (1.3). .2) or a compound represented by formula (1.3) is preferred, and a compound represented by formula (1.3) is particularly preferred.
- the compound represented by the formula (1.3) is preferably contained in an amount of 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 4% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is particularly preferable to do this. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained to the maximum, 35 mass% or less is preferable, 25 mass% or less is more preferable, and 20 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-1-2).
- each R 12 independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are three types.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-1-2) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as dripping marks, image sticking, and dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 7% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention it is 15%. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 18%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 21%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 24%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 27%.
- the upper limit of the preferable content is, for example, 60% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 55%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 45%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 40%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 35%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 25%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-1-2) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (2.1) to (2.5). .2) to the compound represented by formula (2.5) is preferable.
- the compound represented by the formula (2.2) is preferable because the response speed of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is particularly improved.
- the content of the compounds represented by the formulas (2.4) and (2.5) is not preferably 30% or more in order to improve the solubility at low temperatures.
- the content of the compound represented by the formula (2.2) is preferably 5% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and is 10% by mass. More preferably, it is more preferably 14% by mass or more, more preferably 17% by mass or more, more preferably 19% by mass or more, and even more preferably 22% by mass or more. It is more preferably at least mass%, more preferably at least 27 mass%, particularly preferably at least 30 mass%.
- a ratio which can be contained to the maximum 55 mass% or less is preferable, 50 mass% or less is more preferable, 45 mass% or less is more preferable, 40 mass% or less is further more preferable, 36 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention may further contain a compound represented by the formula (2.5) having a structure similar to that of the compound represented by the general formula (I-1-2).
- the content of the compound represented by the formula (2.5) is preferable to adjust the content of the compound represented by the formula (2.5) according to required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like. It is preferable to contain 11 mass% or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of this invention, It is more preferable to contain 15 mass% or more, It is more preferable to contain 23 mass% or more, Containing 26 mass% or more Is more preferable, and it is particularly preferable to contain 28% by mass or more.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-2).
- R 13 and R 14 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- R 13 and R 14 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are three types.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-2) is such that solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, drop mark Therefore, it is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 3% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention it is 4%. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 15%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 25%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 35%.
- the upper limit value of the preferable content is, for example, 60% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 55%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 45%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 40%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-2) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (3.1) to (3.4). ), A compound represented by formula (3.3) or formula (3.4).
- the compound represented by the formula (3.2) is preferable because the response speed of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is particularly improved.
- the content of the compounds represented by the formulas (3.3) and (3.4) is not preferably 20% or more in order to improve the solubility at low temperatures.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-2) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (3.1) to (3.4). ), A compound represented by formula (3.3) and / or formula (3.4).
- the content of the compound represented by the formula (3.3) is preferably 2% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and is 3% by mass. Is more preferably 4% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, more preferably 12% by mass or more, and even more preferably 14% by mass or more. It is more preferably at least 20% by mass, more preferably at least 20% by mass, more preferably at least 23% by mass, more preferably at least 26% by mass, and at least 30% by mass. Is particularly preferred. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 40 mass% or less is preferable, 37 mass% or less is more preferable, 34 mass% or less is further more preferable, 32 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-3).
- R 13 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms
- R 15 represents an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are three types.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-3) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dropping trace Therefore, it is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 3% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention it is 4%. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 15%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 25%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 35%.
- the upper limit value of the preferable content is, for example, 60% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 55%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 45%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 40%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%.
- the effect is high when the content is set to be large.
- the response speed is important, the effect is high when the content is set low.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-3) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (4.1) to (4.3). It is preferable that it is a compound represented by this.
- the compound represented by the formula (4.3) is preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 4% by mass, and more preferably 6% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Is more preferably 8% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, more preferably 12% by mass or more, and more preferably 14% by mass or more. More preferably, it is more preferably 18% by mass or more, more preferably 20% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 22% by mass or more. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 30 mass% or less is preferable, 25 mass% or less is more preferable, 24 mass% or less is further more preferable, and 23 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compound represented by general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by general formula (I-4).
- R 11 and R 12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 11 and R 12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-4) is such that solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dropping trace Therefore, it is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 3% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention it is 5%. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 6%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 8%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 12%.
- the upper limit of the preferable content is, for example, 50% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 40%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 35%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%.
- it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 5%.
- the effect is high when the content is set to be large.
- the effect is high when the content is set low.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-4) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (5.1) to (5.4). ) To the compound represented by formula (5.4).
- the compound represented by the formula (5.4) is preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 4% by mass, and more preferably 6% by mass or more based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferably, it is more preferably 7% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 8% by mass or more. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained to the maximum, 30 mass% or less is preferable, 25 mass% or less is more preferable, 20 mass% or less is further more preferable, and 18 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-5).
- R 11 and R 12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 11 and R 12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-5) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence index, process suitability, dripping trace. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 1% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention it is 5%. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 8%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 11%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 13%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%.
- the present invention it is 17%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 25%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 35%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 40%. Furthermore, the upper limit of the preferable content is, for example, 50% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 40%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 35%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%.
- it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 5%.
- the effect is high when the content is set to be large.
- the response speed is important, the effect is high when the content is set low.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-5) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (6.1) to (6.7). ), A compound represented by formula (6.4) and formula (6.6).
- the compound represented by the formula (6.6) is preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 4% by mass, or more preferably 5% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Is more preferably 6% by mass or more, more preferably 9% by mass or more, more preferably 12% by mass or more, and more preferably 14% by mass or more. 16% by mass or more, more preferably 18% by mass or more, more preferably 20% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 22% by mass or more. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 30 mass% or less is preferable, 25 mass% or less is more preferable, 24 mass% or less is further more preferable, and 23 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the content of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass, further preferably 5% by mass, particularly preferably 7% by mass or more. preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-6).
- R 11 and R 12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms carbon atoms 4 to 5
- X 11 and X 12 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, and either X 11 or X 12 is a fluorine atom.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-6) is preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 4% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention.
- it is more preferably 6% by mass or more, more preferably 9% by mass or more, more preferably 12% by mass or more, and more preferably 14% by mass or more, It is more preferably 16% by mass or more, more preferably 18% by mass or more, more preferably 20% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 22% by mass or more.
- 30 mass% or less is preferable, 25 mass% or less is more preferable, 24 mass% or less is further more preferable, and 23 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-6) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (7.1).
- the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-7).
- R 11 and R 12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X 12 represents Independently represents a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-7) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass, more preferably 3% by mass or more based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention.
- it is more preferably 4% by mass or more, more preferably 6% by mass or more, more preferably 8% by mass or more, and more preferably 10% by mass or more, It is more preferably 12% by mass or more, more preferably 15% by mass or more, more preferably 18% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 21% by mass or more.
- 30 mass% or less is preferable, 25 mass% or less is more preferable, 24 mass% or less is further more preferable, and 22 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (8.1).
- the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-8).
- R 16 and R 17 each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms
- R 16 and R 17 each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-8) is the solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, drop mark, image sticking, dielectric anisotropy Is preferably 5% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass, and even more preferably 15% by mass or more based on the required performance such as 20% by mass or more, more preferably 25% by mass or more, more preferably 30% by mass or more, more preferably 35% by mass or more, and 40% by mass or more. More preferably, it is more preferably 45% by mass or more, more preferably 50% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 55% by mass or more. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 65 mass% or less is preferable, 60 mass% or less is more preferable, 58 mass% or less is further more preferable, 56 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (I-8) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (9.1) to (9.10). ), A compound represented by formula (9.4) and formula (9.7) is preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably a compound selected from, for example, compounds represented by the general formula (II).
- R 21 and R 22 each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and A 2 represents 1,4- cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene group, Q 2 is a single bond, -COO -, - CH 2 -CH 2 - or an -CF 2 O-).
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (II) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dripping marks, and burn-in. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 3% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention it is 5%. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 7%.
- the upper limit of the preferable content is, for example, 50% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 40%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 35%.
- it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 5%.
- the compound represented by the general formula (II) is preferably a compound selected from the compound group represented by the general formula (II-1), for example.
- R 21 and R 22 each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (II-1) is preferably adjusted according to required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence and the like. % By mass or more is preferable, 8% by mass or more is more preferable, and 12% by mass or more is more preferable. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained to the maximum, 24 mass% or less is preferable, 18 mass% or less is more preferable, and 14 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (II-1) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (10.1).
- the compound represented by the general formula (II) is preferably a compound selected from the compound group represented by the general formula (II-2), for example.
- R 23 represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms
- R 24 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, it is two or more types.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (II-2) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence index, process suitability, dropping trace.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 3% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention it is 5%. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 7%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 14%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 16%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 23%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 26%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%.
- the upper limit of the preferable content is, for example, 50% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, it is 40%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 35%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 5%.
- the compound represented by the general formula (II-2) is preferably a compound represented by, for example, the formula (11.1) to the formula (11.3).
- the content of the compound represented by the formula (11.1) or the formula (11.2) is preferably 3% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and is 5% by mass or more. Is more preferably 7% by mass or more, more preferably 9% by mass or more, more preferably 11% by mass or more, more preferably 12% by mass or more, and 13% by mass.
- % Or more more preferably 18% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 21% by mass or more.
- 40 mass% or less is preferable, 30 mass% or less is more preferable, and 25 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the content of the compound represented by the formula (11.2) is preferably 3% by mass, more preferably 5% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferably, it is more preferably 10% by mass or more, still more preferably 12% by mass or more, further preferably 15% by mass or more, and 17% by mass or more. Is more preferable, and it is especially preferable that it is 19 mass% or more.
- the sum of both compounds is 15 with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is preferably at least mass%, more preferably at least 19 mass%, even more preferably at least 24 mass%, particularly preferably at least 30 mass%. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 45 mass% or less is preferable, 40 mass% or less is more preferable, and 35 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (II) is preferably a compound selected from the compound group represented by the general formula (II-3), for example.
- R 25 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms
- R 24 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (II-3) is solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, dripping marks, image sticking, dielectric anisotropy It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to the required performance.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, preferably 2%, more preferably 5%, more preferably 8%, and 11% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferably, 14% is more preferable, 17% is more preferable, 20% is more preferable, 23% is more preferable, and 26% is still more preferable. 29% is particularly preferable.
- the upper limit of the preferable content is, for example, preferably 45%, more preferably 40%, more preferably 35%, with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, 30 %, More preferably 25%, more preferably 20%, still more preferably 15%, and particularly preferably 10%.
- the compound represented by the general formula (II-3) is preferably a compound represented by, for example, the formula (12.1) to the formula (12.3).
- the content of the compound represented by the formula (12.1) or the formula (11.2) is preferably 3% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and is 5% by mass or more. Is more preferably 7% by mass or more, more preferably 9% by mass or more, more preferably 11% by mass or more, more preferably 12% by mass or more, and 13% by mass.
- % Or more more preferably 18% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 21% by mass or more.
- 40 mass% or less is preferable, 30 mass% or less is more preferable, and 25 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the content of the compound represented by formula (12.2) is preferably 3% by mass, more preferably 5% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferably, it is more preferably 10% by mass or more, still more preferably 12% by mass or more, further preferably 15% by mass or more, and 17% by mass or more. Is more preferable, and it is especially preferable that it is 19 mass% or more.
- the sum of both compounds is 15 with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is preferably at least mass%, more preferably at least 19 mass%, even more preferably at least 24 mass%, particularly preferably at least 30 mass%. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 45 mass% or less is preferable, 40 mass% or less is more preferable, and 35 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the content of the compound represented by the formula (12.3) is preferably 0.05% by mass or more and 0.1% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Is more preferable, and it is still more preferable that it is 0.2 mass% or more. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 2 mass% or less is preferable, 1 mass% or less is more preferable, 0.5 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the formula (12.3) may be an optically active compound.
- the compound represented by the general formula (II-3) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (II-3-1), for example.
- R 25 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms
- R 26 represents an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (II-3-1) is preferably adjusted according to required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. It is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 4% by mass or more, and further preferably 8% by mass or more.
- 24 mass% or less is preferable, 18 mass% or less is more preferable, and 14 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (II-3-1) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (13.1) to the formula (13.4), in particular, the formula (13.3). It is preferable that it is a compound represented by this.
- the compound represented by the general formula (II) is preferably a compound selected from the compound group represented by the general formula (II-4), for example.
- R 21 and R 22 each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 21 and R 22 each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 21 and R 22 each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (II-4) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention.
- the content is more preferably at least 4% by mass, more preferably at least 4% by mass, and particularly preferably at least 5% by mass.
- 15 mass% or less is preferable, 12 mass% or less is more preferable, and 7 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (II-4) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (14.1) to the formula (14.5), and in particular, the formula (14.2) or / And a compound represented by the formula (14.5) is preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (III).
- R 31 and R 32 each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (III) is preferably 3% by mass or more based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of solubility and birefringence required.
- the content is more preferably 6% by mass or more, and further preferably 7% by mass or more.
- 25 mass% or less is preferable, 20 mass% or less is more preferable, and 15 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (III) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (15.1) or the formula (15.2), and particularly represented by the formula (15.1). It is preferable that it is a compound.
- the compound represented by the general formula (III) is preferably a compound selected from the compound group represented by the general formula (III-1).
- R 33 represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and R 32 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content is preferably adjusted according to the required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence and the like, preferably 4% by mass or more, and preferably 6% by mass or more. More preferably, it is more preferably 10% by mass or more.
- 23 mass% or less is preferable, 18 mass% or less is more preferable, and 13 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (III-1) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (16.1) or the formula (16.2).
- the compound represented by the general formula (III) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (III-2).
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (III-2) is preferably adjusted according to required properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence and the like. It is preferably at least 6% by mass, more preferably at least 6% by mass, and even more preferably at least 10% by mass. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 23 mass% or less is preferable, 18 mass% or less is more preferable, and 13 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (III-2) is preferably a compound selected from, for example, a compound group represented by the formula (17.1) to the formula (17.3). .3) is preferred.
- the compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably selected from the group represented by the general formula (IV).
- R 41 and R 42 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and X 41 and X 42 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or fluorine
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are five types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are six or more types.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IV) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (IV-1), for example.
- R 43 and R 44 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, provided that the compound represented by the general formula (i) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii) except.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (IV-1) is solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, dripping marks, image sticking, dielectric anisotropy It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to the required performance.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 1% in one embodiment with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 2%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 4%.
- it is 6%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 8%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 12%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 18%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 21%. Moreover, as an upper limit of preferable content, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, it is 40% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 25%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 5%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 4%.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IV-1) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (18.4) to the formula (18.9).
- the compound represented by the general formula (IV) is preferably a compound selected from the compound group represented by the general formula (IV-2), for example.
- R 45 and R 46 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, at least one of which is an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
- X 41 and X 42 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (IV-2) is solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, dripping marks, image sticking, dielectric anisotropy It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to the required performance.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, preferably 0.5%, more preferably 1%, more preferably 2%, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Is more preferable, 5% is more preferable, 7% is more preferable, 9% is more preferable, 12% is more preferable, and 15% is preferable. Further preferred is 20%.
- the content is preferably 40%, more preferably 30%, more preferably 25% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, 20 %, More preferably 15%, more preferably 10%, still more preferably 5%, and particularly preferably 4%.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IV-2) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (19.1) to the formula (19.8), among which the formula (19.2) It is preferable that it is a compound represented by these.
- the wide molecular weight distribution of the compound selected as the component of the liquid crystal composition is also effective for solubility, for example, one type of the compound represented by formula (19.1) or (19.2), formula (19 .3) or one type from the compound represented by (19.4), one type from the compound represented by formula (19.5) or formula (19.6), formula (19.7) or (19. It is preferable to select one compound from the compounds represented by 8) and combine them appropriately.
- the compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably a compound selected from the group represented by the general formula (V).
- each R 51 and R 52 are independently an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms carbon atoms 2 to 5
- a 51 and A 52 each independently represents a 1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group, Q 5 represents a single bond or —COO—, and X 51 and X 52 each independently represent a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom. Represents.
- limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined It combines according to performance requested
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four types.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 2% in one embodiment with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 4%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 7%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 12%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 17%.
- the present invention it is 18%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 22%. Moreover, as an upper limit of preferable content, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, it is 40% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 25%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 5%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 4%.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-1).
- each of R 51 and R 52 are independently an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms carbon atoms 2 to 5
- X 51 and X 52 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-1-1).
- R 51 and R 52 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-1) is preferably contained in an amount of 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable, and 4% by mass or more is particularly preferable. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 15 mass% or less is preferable, 10 mass% or less is more preferable, and 8 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (20.1) to the formula (20.4), and represented by the formula (20.2). It is preferable that it is a compound.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-1-2).
- R 51 and R 52 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-2) is preferably contained in an amount of 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable, and 4% by mass or more is particularly preferable. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 15 mass% or less is preferable, 10 mass% or less is more preferable, and 8 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (21.1) to the formula (21.3), and represented by the formula (21.1). It is preferable that it is a compound.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-1-3).
- R 51 and R 52 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-3) is preferably contained in an amount of 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable, and 4% by mass or more is particularly preferable. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 15 mass% or less is preferable, 10 mass% or less is more preferable, and 8 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-3) is a compound represented by the formula (22.1) to the formula (22.3). It is preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (22.1).
- the compound represented by the general formula (V) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-2).
- each of R 51 and R 52 are independently an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms carbon atoms 2 to 5
- X 51 and X 52 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom.
- X 51 and X 52 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom.
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, it is two or more types.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 2% in one embodiment with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 4%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 7%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 12%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 17%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention it is 18%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 22%.
- an upper limit of preferable content for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, it is 40% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 25%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 20%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 15%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 10%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 5%. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is 4%. When a high Tni embodiment of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is desired, it is preferable to increase the content of the compound represented by formula (V-2), and when a low viscosity embodiment is desired, It is preferable to reduce the amount.
- V-2 the content of the compound represented by formula (V-2)
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-2-1).
- R 51 and R 52 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-2-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (23.1) to the formula (23.4), and the formula (23.1) or / And a compound represented by Formula (23.2).
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-2-2).
- R 51 and R 52 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-2-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (24.1) to the formula (24.4), and the formula (24.1) or / And a compound represented by Formula (24.2).
- the compound represented by the general formula (V) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-3).
- R 51 and R 52 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 51 and R 52 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three or more types.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-3) is preferably contained in an amount of 2% by mass or more, more preferably 4% by mass or more, more preferably 7% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is more preferable to contain it, and it is especially preferable to contain 8 mass% or more. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 16 mass% or less is preferable, 13 mass% or less is more preferable, and 11 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (V-3) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (25.1) to the formula (24.3).
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention may further contain one or more compounds represented by the general formula (VI).
- R 61 and R 62 each independently represent a linear alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a linear alkenyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms).
- R 61 and R 62 each independently represent a linear alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a linear alkenyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention may further contain one or more compounds represented by the general formula (VII).
- R 71 and R 72 each independently represent a linear alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a linear alkenyl group having 4 to 10 carbon atoms).
- R 71 and R 72 each independently represent a linear alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a linear alkenyl group having 4 to 10 carbon atoms.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention preferably contains a compound represented by the general formula (M).
- R M1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH ⁇ CH—, — Optionally substituted by C ⁇ C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—, PM represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;
- C M1 and C M2 are each independently (D) 1,4-cyclohexylene group (this is present in the group one -CH 2 - or nonadjacent two or more -CH 2 - may be replaced by -O- or -S- And (e) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH ⁇ present in the group or two or more non-adjacent —CH ⁇ may be replaced by —N ⁇ ).
- K M1 and K M2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CF 2 O—, Represents —COO—, —OCO— or —C ⁇ C—,
- X M1 and X M3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a fluorine atom
- X M2 represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a
- the compound represented by general formula (i) and the compound represented by general formula (ii) are excluded.
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are four types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are five types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are six types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are seven or more types.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dripping marks, image sticking. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 1% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Furthermore, it is 10% as another embodiment of this invention, for example. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 20%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 30%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 40%.
- it is 45%.
- it is 50%.
- it is 55%.
- it is 60%.
- it is 65%.
- it is 70%.
- it is 75%.
- it is 80%.
- it is 95% as one Embodiment of this invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid-crystal composition of this invention, for example.
- liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a low viscosity and a liquid crystal composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a high Tni and a liquid crystal composition with good temperature stability is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit.
- R M1 represents a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms when the ring structure to which R M1 is bonded is a phenyl group (aromatic).
- an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms and when the ring structure to which it is bonded is a saturated ring structure such as cyclohexane, pyran and dioxane, a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, A straight-chain alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a straight-chain alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferred.
- the compound represented by the general formula (M) preferably does not have a chlorine atom in the molecule when chemical stability of the liquid crystal composition is required.
- the compound having a chlorine atom in the liquid crystal composition is preferably 5% or less, preferably 3% or less, preferably 1% or less, preferably 0.5% or less, It is preferable not to contain substantially. “Substantially not contained” means that only a compound containing a chlorine atom unintentionally enters the liquid crystal composition, such as a compound produced as an impurity during compound production.
- the compound represented by General Formula (M) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by General Formula (VIII), for example.
- R 8 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
- X 81 to X 85 each independently represents hydrogen.
- Y 8 represents a fluorine atom or —OCF 3 .
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (VIII) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dripping marks, image sticking. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 2% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Further, for example, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 4%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 5%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 6%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 7%.
- it is 8%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 9%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 10%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 11%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 12%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 14%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 15%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 21%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 23%.
- an upper limit of preferable content it is 40% as one embodiment of this invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid-crystal composition of this invention, for example. Furthermore, as another embodiment of this invention, it is 30%. In still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 25%. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 21%. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 16%. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 12%. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 8%. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 5%.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a low viscosity and a liquid crystal composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a high Tni and a liquid crystal composition with good temperature stability is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
- the compound represented by the general formula (VIII) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (VIII-1).
- R 8 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 8 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (VIII-1) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (26.1) to the formula (26.4), and the formula (26.1) Or the compound represented by Formula (26.2) is preferable, and the compound represented by Formula (26.2) is more preferable.
- the content of the compound represented by the formula (26.2) is based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like. It is preferably 2% by mass or more, and more preferably 4% by mass or more. In consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the maximum ratio is preferably 40% by mass or less, more preferably 35% by mass or less, and even more preferably 30% by mass or less. 25 mass% or less is more preferable, 21 mass% or less is more preferable, and 16 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (VIII) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (VIII-2).
- R 8 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 8 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (VIII-2) is 2.5% by mass or more in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence and the like. Is preferably 8% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass, and even more preferably 12% by mass or more. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 25 mass% or less is preferable, 20 mass% or less is more preferable, and 15 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (VIII-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (27.1) to the formula (27.4), and is represented by the formula (27.2).
- a compound is preferred.
- the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound selected from the compound group represented by the general formula (IX), for example.
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
- X 91 and X 92 are each independently hydrogen.
- An atom or a fluorine atom Y 9 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF 3
- U 9 represents a single bond, —COO— or —CF 2 O—.
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are four types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are five types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are six or more types.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence index, process suitability, dripping marks, and burn-in. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.
- the lower limit of the preferable content is, for example, 3% in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Furthermore, for example, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is 5%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 8%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 10%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 12%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 15%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 17%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 20%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 24%. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, it is 28%.
- it is 30%.
- it is 34%.
- it is 39%.
- it is 40%.
- in still another embodiment of the present invention it is 42%.
- it is 45%.
- it is 70% as one embodiment of this invention with respect to the total amount of the liquid-crystal composition of this invention, for example.
- it is 60%.
- Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 55%.
- Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 50%.
- Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 45%.
- Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 40%. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 35%. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 30%. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 25%. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 20%. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 15%. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is 10%.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a low viscosity and a liquid crystal composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention requires a high Tni and a liquid crystal composition that does not easily cause burn-in, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-1).
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
- X 92 represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom
- Y 9 represents a fluorine atom or —OCF 3.
- the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four or more types.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-1).
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-1) is preferably an upper limit value depending on the embodiment in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like.
- the lower limit of the content is preferably based on, for example, the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 1% in one embodiment, 2% in another embodiment, 4% in yet another embodiment, 10% in yet another embodiment, 14% in yet another embodiment, and yet another embodiment 16%, and in yet another embodiment 21%.
- the upper limit of the content is preferably, for example, 40% in one embodiment, 35% in another embodiment, 30% in still another embodiment, and 25% in yet another embodiment. In yet another embodiment, 10%, in yet another embodiment 7%, and in yet another embodiment 5%.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (28.1) to the formula (28.5), and the formula (28.3) or / And a compound represented by formula (28.5).
- the content of the compound represented by the formula (28.3) is preferably 1% by mass or more, and preferably 5% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferably, 8 mass% or more is further more preferable, 10 mass% or more is further more preferable, 14 mass% or more is further more preferable, and 16 mass% or more is especially preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 30% by mass or less, more preferably 25% by mass or less, and more preferably 22% by mass or less. , Less than 20% by mass is particularly preferable.
- the content of the compound represented by the formula (28.5) is preferably 3% by mass or more, and 7% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferred is 10% by mass or more.
- the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 25% by mass or less, more preferably less than 20% by mass, and even more preferably 15% by mass or less. , Less than 13% by weight is particularly preferred.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-2).
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-2) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 5% by mass or more, and more preferably 8% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention.
- the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 30% by mass or less, more preferably 25% by mass or less, and more preferably 22% by mass or less. , Less than 20% by mass is particularly preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (29.1) to the formula (29.4), and the formula (29.2) or / And a compound represented by Formula (29.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2).
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
- X 91 and X 92 are each independently hydrogen.
- one embodiment of the present invention has one type, another embodiment has two types, yet another embodiment has three types, yet another embodiment has four types, and yet another embodiment has five types, In still another embodiment, six or more types are combined.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-1).
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-1) is preferably an upper limit preferable for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value and a lower limit.
- the lower limit of the content is 1% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention.
- the upper limit of the content is, for example, 40% in one embodiment of the present invention, 35% in another embodiment, 30% in yet another embodiment, and 25% in yet another embodiment.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (30.1) to the formula (30.4), from the formula (30.1) to the formula A compound represented by (30.2) is preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-2).
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the lower limit of the content is, for example, 1% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in one embodiment of the present invention, 2% in another embodiment, 4% in yet another embodiment, and further In another embodiment 10%, in yet another embodiment 14%, in yet another embodiment 16%, and in yet another embodiment 21%.
- the upper limit of the content is, for example, 40% in one embodiment of the present invention, 35% in another embodiment, 30% in yet another embodiment, and 25% in yet another embodiment. In yet another embodiment 22%, in yet another embodiment 15%, in yet another embodiment 12%, in yet another embodiment 8%, and in yet another embodiment 4%. .
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (31.1) to the formula (31.4), from the formula (31.1) to the formula A compound represented by (31.4) is preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-3).
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-3) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, more preferably 6% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention.
- the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 30% by mass or less, more preferably less than 20% by mass, and even more preferably 15% by mass or less. Less than 10% by mass is particularly preferred.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-3) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (32.1) to the formula (32.4), and the formula (32.2) and / or Or it is preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (32.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-4).
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-4) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, more preferably 6% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable, and 8% by mass or more is particularly preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 30% by mass or less, more preferably 20% by mass or less, and even more preferably 15% by mass or less. Less than 10% by mass is particularly preferred.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-4) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (33.1) to the formula (33.5), and the formula (33.1) and / or Or it is preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (33.3).
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-5).
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the lower limit of the content is, for example, 4% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in one embodiment of the present invention, 8% in another embodiment, 12% in yet another embodiment, and further Another embodiment is 21%, yet another embodiment is 30%, yet another embodiment is 31%, and yet another embodiment is 34%.
- the upper limit of the content is, for example, 45% in one embodiment of the present invention, 40% in another embodiment, 35% in yet another embodiment, and 32% in yet another embodiment.
- Yet another embodiment is 22%, yet another embodiment is 13%, yet another embodiment is 9%, yet another embodiment is 8%, and yet another embodiment is 5%. .
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a low viscosity and a liquid crystal composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the liquid crystal composition of the present invention requires a high Tni and a liquid crystal composition that does not easily cause burn-in, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-5) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (34.1) to the formula (34.5), and the formula (34.1), the formula A compound represented by (34.2), formula (34.3) and / or formula (34.5) is preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-3).
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
- X 91 and X 92 are each independently hydrogen.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-3) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-3-1).
- R 9 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-3-1) is preferably 3% by mass or more, more preferably 7% by mass or more, and 13% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable, and 15% by mass or more is particularly preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 30% by mass or less, more preferably 20% by mass or less, and more preferably 18% or less, Less than 10% by weight is particularly preferred.
- the compound represented by the general formula (IX-3-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (35.1) to the formula (35.4), and the formula (35.1) and / or Or it is preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (35.2).
- the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X).
- X 101 to X 104 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom
- Y 10 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF 3
- Q 10 represents a single bond or —CF 2 O—.
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
- a 101 and A 102 are each independently 1,4 -Cyclohexylene group, 1,4-phenylene group, or
- the hydrogen atom on the 1,4-phenylene group may be substituted with a fluorine atom.
- a fluorine atom there is no restriction
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X) has an upper limit value and a lower limit value for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. is there.
- the lower limit of the content is, for example, 2% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in one embodiment of the present invention, 3% in another embodiment, 6% in yet another embodiment, and further 8% in another embodiment, 9% in yet another embodiment, 11% in yet another embodiment, and 12% in yet another embodiment. In yet another embodiment, it is 18%. In still another embodiment, it is 19%. In still another embodiment, it is 23%. In still another embodiment, it is 25%.
- the upper limit of the content is, for example, 45% in one embodiment of the present invention, 35% in another embodiment, 30% in still another embodiment, and 25% in yet another embodiment. Yet another embodiment is 20%, yet another embodiment is 13%, yet another embodiment is 9%, yet another embodiment is 6%, and yet another embodiment is 3%. .
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a low viscosity and a liquid crystal composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit.
- a liquid crystal composition that does not easily cause burn-in it is preferable to lower the lower limit value and lower the upper limit value.
- the compound represented by the general formula (X) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-1).
- X 101 to X 103 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group.
- X 101 to X 103 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-1) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.
- the lower limit of the content is, for example, 2% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in one embodiment of the present invention, 3% in another embodiment, 5% in yet another embodiment, and further In another embodiment, 6%, in yet another embodiment 7%, in yet another embodiment 8%, and in yet another embodiment 9%. In still another embodiment, it is 13%. In yet another embodiment, it is 18%. In still another embodiment, it is 23%.
- the upper limit of the content is, for example, 40% in one embodiment of the present invention, 30% in another embodiment, 25% in yet another embodiment, and 20% in yet another embodiment. 15% in yet another embodiment, 10% in yet another embodiment, 6% in yet another embodiment, 4% in yet another embodiment, and 2% in yet another embodiment. .
- the compound represented by the general formula (X-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-1-1).
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-1-1) is an upper limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
- the lower limit of the content is 3% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, 4% in another embodiment, 6% in still another embodiment, and further 9% in another embodiment, 12% in yet another embodiment, 15% in yet another embodiment, and 18% in yet another embodiment. In still another embodiment, it is 21%.
- the upper limit of the content is, for example, 30% in one embodiment of the present invention, 20% in another embodiment, 13% in yet another embodiment, 10% in yet another embodiment, In yet another embodiment it is 7% and in yet another embodiment 3%.
- the compounds represented by the general formula (X-1-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (36.1) to (36.4). Among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (36.1) and / or formula (36.2).
- the compound represented by the general formula (X-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-1-2).
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-1-2) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and 6% by mass. % Or more is more preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 16% by mass or less, and even more preferably 12% by mass or less. 10 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compounds represented by the general formula (X-1-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (37.1) to (37.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (X-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-1-3).
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-1-3) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 6% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 16% by mass or less, and even more preferably 12% by mass or less. 10 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compounds represented by the general formula (X-1-3) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically the compounds represented by the formulas (38.1) to (38.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (X) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-2).
- X 102 to X 103 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom
- Y 10 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF 3
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms
- the compound represented by the general formula (X-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-2-1).
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-2-1) is preferably 3% by mass or more, more preferably 4% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the invention. % Or more is more preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 16% by mass or less, and even more preferably 12% by mass or less. 10 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compounds represented by the general formula (X-2-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (39.1) to (39.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (X-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-2-2).
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-2-2) is preferably 3% by mass or more, more preferably 6% by mass or more, and 9% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 16% by mass or less, and even more preferably 12% by mass or less. 10 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compounds represented by the general formula (X-2-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (40.1) to (40.4). In particular, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (40.2).
- the compound represented by the general formula (X) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-3).
- X 102 to X 103 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, and R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group.
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group.
- the compound represented by the general formula (X-3) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-3-1).
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-3-1) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably 10% by mass or less, more preferably 8% by mass or less, and even more preferably 6% by mass or less. 4 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compounds represented by the general formula (X-3-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (41.1) to (41.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (X) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-4).
- X 102 represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- X 102 represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (X-4) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-4-1).
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-4-1) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 17% by mass or less, and even more preferably 15% by mass or less. 13 mass% or less is more preferable, and 10 mass% or less is especially preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (X-4-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (42.1) to the formula (42.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (X) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-5).
- X 102 represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- X 102 represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (X-5) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-5-1).
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compounds represented by the general formula (X-5-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (43.1) to (43.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (X) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-6).
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 10 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-6) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.
- the lower limit of the content is, for example, 4% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in one embodiment of the present invention, 5% in another embodiment, 6% in yet another embodiment, and further 8% in another embodiment, 9% in yet another embodiment, 11% in yet another embodiment, and 14% in yet another embodiment. In yet another embodiment, it is 18%.
- the upper limit of the content is, for example, 30% in one embodiment of the present invention, 20% in another embodiment, 13% in yet another embodiment, 10% in yet another embodiment, In yet another embodiment it is 7% and in yet another embodiment 3%.
- the compound represented by the general formula (X-6) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (44.1) to the formula (44.4). Among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (44.1) and / or formula (44.2).
- the compound represented by the general formula (L) or the compound represented by the general formula (X) is preferably a compound selected from the group represented by the general formula (XI).
- X 111 to X 117 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, at least one of X 111 to X 117 represents a fluorine atom, R 11 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and Y 11 represents a fluorine atom or —OCF 3 .
- R 11 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms
- Y 11 represents a fluorine atom or —OCF 3 .
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI) has an upper limit value and a lower limit value for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. is there.
- the lower limit of the content is 2% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, 4% in another embodiment, 5% in still another embodiment, Yet another embodiment is 7%, yet another embodiment is 9%, yet another embodiment is 10%, and yet another embodiment is 12%. In still another embodiment, it is 13%. In still another embodiment, it is 15%. In yet another embodiment, it is 18%.
- the upper limit of the content is, for example, 30% in one embodiment of the present invention, 25% in another embodiment, 20% in still another embodiment, 15% in yet another embodiment, In yet another embodiment it is 10% and in yet another embodiment 5%.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display device having a small cell gap, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI).
- the liquid crystal display element with a low driving voltage it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI).
- a liquid crystal composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XI) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XI-1).
- R 11 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 11 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI-1) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Is more preferable, 4% by mass or more is more preferable, and 5% by mass or more is particularly preferable. In consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the maximum ratio is preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 15% by mass or less, and even more preferably 12% by mass or less. 8 mass% or less is particularly preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XI-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (45.1) to the formula (45.4). Among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (45.2) to formula (45.4), and it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (45.2).
- the compound represented by the general formula (L) or the compound represented by the general formula (X) is preferably a compound selected from the group represented by the general formula (XII).
- X 121 to X 126 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, and R 12 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group, and Y 12 represents a fluorine atom or —OCF 3.
- R 12 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group
- Y 12 represents a fluorine atom or —OCF 3.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XII) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XII-1).
- R 12 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 12 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XII-1) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Is more preferable, and 4% by mass or more is particularly preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably 15% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or less, and even more preferably 8% by mass or less. 6 mass% or less is particularly preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XII-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (46.1) to the formula (46.4). Among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (46.2) to formula (46.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XII) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XII-2).
- R 12 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XII-2) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Is more preferably 6% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 9% by mass or more.
- the maximum ratio is preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 17% by mass or less, and even more preferably 15% by mass or less. 13 mass% or less is particularly preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XII-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (47.1) to the formula (47.4). Among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (47.2) to formula (47.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (XIII).
- X 131 to X 135 each independently represent a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, and R 13 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group, and Y 13 represents a fluorine atom or —OCF 3.
- R 13 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group
- Y 13 represents a fluorine atom or —OCF 3.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII) has an upper limit value and a lower limit value for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. is there.
- the lower limit of the content is 2% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, 4% in another embodiment, 5% in still another embodiment, Yet another embodiment is 7%, yet another embodiment is 9%, yet another embodiment is 11%, and yet another embodiment is 13%. In yet another embodiment, it is 14%. In still another embodiment, it is 16%. In still another embodiment, it is 20%.
- the upper limit of the content is, for example, 30% in one embodiment of the present invention, 25% in another embodiment, 20% in still another embodiment, 15% in yet another embodiment, In yet another embodiment it is 10% and in yet another embodiment 5%.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display device having a small cell gap, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII).
- the liquid crystal display element having a low driving voltage it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII).
- a liquid crystal composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIII) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIII-1).
- R 13 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIII-1) is preferably contained in an amount of 1% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, more preferably 5% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is more preferable to contain 10% by mass or more. Moreover, as a ratio which can be contained at the maximum, 25 mass% or less is preferable, 20 mass% or less is more preferable, and 15 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIII-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (48.1) to the formula (48.4), and is represented by the formula (48.2).
- a compound is preferred.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIII) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIII-2).
- R 13 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIII-2) is preferably contained in an amount of 5% by mass or more, more preferably 6% by mass or more, and more preferably 8% by mass or more based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is more preferable to contain 10% by mass or more.
- 25 mass% or less is preferable, 20 mass% or less is more preferable, and 15 mass% or less is further more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIII-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (49.1) to the formula (49.4), and the formula (49.1) or / and the formula A compound represented by (49.2) is preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIII) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIII-3).
- R 13 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIII-3) is preferably contained in an amount of 2% by mass or more, more preferably 4% by mass or more, more preferably 9% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferably, it is more preferably 11% by mass or more.
- a ratio which can be contained to the maximum 20 mass% or less is preferable, 17 mass% or less is more preferable, and 14 mass% or less is more preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIII-3) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (50.1) to the formula (50.4), and the formula (50.1) or / and the formula A compound represented by (50.2) is preferred.
- the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (XIV).
- R 14 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 7 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms
- X 141 to X 144 each independently represents fluorine.
- Y 14 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF 3
- Q 14 represents a single bond, —COO— or —CF 2 O—
- m 14 is 0 or 1.
- the present invention there is one. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are two types. Or in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. In still another embodiment of the present invention, there are four types. Or in another embodiment of this invention, they are five types. Or in another embodiment of this invention, they are six or more types.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV) has an upper limit value and a lower limit value for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. is there.
- the lower limit of the content is 3% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, 7% in another embodiment, 8% in still another embodiment, Yet another embodiment is 11%, yet another embodiment is 12%, yet another embodiment is 16%, and yet another embodiment is 18%. In still another embodiment, it is 19%. In still another embodiment, it is 22%. In still another embodiment, it is 25%.
- the upper limit of the content is, for example, 40% in one embodiment of the present invention, 35% in another embodiment, 30% in yet another embodiment, and 25% in yet another embodiment. In yet another embodiment it is 20% and in yet another embodiment it is 15%.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention When used for a liquid crystal display element having a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV). In the case of a liquid crystal composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1).
- R 14 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 7 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms
- Y 14 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, or —OCF 3
- 1 type to 3 types in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1-1).
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1) is preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 4% by mass or more, and more preferably 7% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Is more preferably 10% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 18% by mass or more. In consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 30% by mass or less, more preferably 27% by mass or less, and more preferably 24% by mass or less. , Less than 21% by mass is particularly preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1-1) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (51.1) to the formula (51.4). It is more preferable to contain the compound represented by this.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1-2).
- R 14 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 7 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1-2) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, more preferably 5% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable, and 7 mass% or more is particularly preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably 15% by mass or less, more preferably 13% by mass or less, and even more preferably 11% by mass or less. , Less than 9% by mass is particularly preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1-2) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (52.1) to the formula (52.4), among which the formula (52. It is preferable to contain the compound represented by 4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2).
- R 14 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
- X 141 to X 144 each independently represents fluorine.
- Y 14 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF 3.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.
- the lower limit of the content is 3% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, 7% in another embodiment, 8% in still another embodiment, Yet another embodiment is 10%, yet another embodiment is 11%, yet another embodiment is 12%, and yet another embodiment is 18%. In still another embodiment, it is 19%.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display device having a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2). In the case of a liquid crystal composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-1).
- R 14 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-1) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable, and 7 mass% or more is particularly preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably 15% by mass or less, more preferably 13% by mass or less, and even more preferably 11% by mass or less. , Less than 9% by mass is particularly preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-1) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (53.1) to the formula (53.4), among which the formula (53. It is preferable to contain the compound represented by 4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-2).
- R 14 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-2) is preferably 3% by mass or more, more preferably 6% by mass or more, and more preferably 9% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is more preferable, and 12% by mass or more is particularly preferable. In consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the maximum ratio is preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 17% by mass or less, and even more preferably 15% by mass or less. 14 mass% or less is particularly preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-2) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (54.1) to the formula (54.4), among which the formula (54. It is preferable to contain the compound represented by 2) and / or Formula (54.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-3).
- R 14 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-3) is preferably 5% by mass or more, more preferably 9% by mass or more, and more preferably 12% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is particularly preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 30% by mass or less, more preferably less than 27% by mass, and even more preferably 24% by mass or less. , Less than 20% by mass is particularly preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-3) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (55.1) to the formula (55.4), among which the formula (55. It is preferable to contain the compound represented by 2) and / or Formula (55.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-4).
- R 14 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- R 14 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-4) is an upper limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
- the lower limit of the content is 2% with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, 5% in another embodiment, 8% in still another embodiment, Yet another embodiment is 9%, yet another embodiment is 10%, yet another embodiment is 18%, and yet another embodiment is 21%. In still another embodiment, it is 22%. In still another embodiment, it is 24%.
- the upper limit of the content is, for example, 35% in one embodiment of the present invention, 30% in another embodiment, 25% in still another embodiment, and 20% in yet another embodiment.
- liquid crystal composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display element having a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-4). In the case of a liquid crystal composition used for a liquid crystal display element having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-4) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (56.1) to the formula (56.4), among which the formula (56. It is preferable to contain the compound represented by 1), Formula (56.2), and Formula (56.4).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-5).
- R 14 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-5) is preferably 5% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, and more preferably 13% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is particularly preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 25% by mass or less, more preferably less than 22% by mass, and even more preferably 18% by mass or less. , Less than 15% by mass is particularly preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-5) is specifically a compound represented by the formula (57.1) to the formula (57.4). Among these, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (57.1).
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-6).
- R 14 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-6) is preferably 5% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, and more preferably 15% by mass with respect to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more is particularly preferable.
- the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 25% by mass or less, more preferably 22% by mass or less, and even more preferably 20% by mass or less. , Less than 17% by mass is particularly preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (58.1) to the formula (58.4), among which the formula (58. It is preferable to contain the compound represented by 2).
- the compound used in the present invention does not have a peracid (—CO—OO—) structure in the molecule.
- a peracid (—CO—OO—) structure in the molecule.
- importance is attached to stability by UV irradiation it is desirable not to use a compound in which a chlorine atom is substituted.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention may contain a polymerizable compound in order to produce a liquid crystal display element such as a PS mode, a transverse electric field type PSA mode, or a transverse electric field type PSVA mode.
- a polymerizable compound such as a PS mode, a transverse electric field type PSA mode, or a transverse electric field type PSVA mode.
- the polymerizable compound that can be used include a photopolymerizable monomer that undergoes polymerization by energy rays such as light.
- the structure has, for example, a liquid crystal skeleton in which a plurality of six-membered rings such as biphenyl derivatives and terphenyl derivatives are connected. Examples thereof include a polymerizable compound. More specifically, the general formula (XX)
- X 201 and X 202 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group
- Sp 201 and Sp 202 are each independently a single bond, an alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or —O— (CH 2 ) s — (wherein s represents an integer of 2 to 7, Represents an aromatic ring).
- X 201 and X 202 are each preferably a diacrylate derivative that represents a hydrogen atom, or a dimethacrylate derivative that has a methyl group, and a compound in which one represents a hydrogen atom and the other represents a methyl group.
- diacrylate derivatives are the fastest, dimethacrylate derivatives are slow, asymmetric compounds are in the middle, and a preferred embodiment can be used depending on the application.
- a dimethacrylate derivative is particularly preferable.
- Sp 201 and Sp 202 each independently represent a single bond, an alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or —O— (CH 2 ) s —, but at least one of them is a single bond in a PSA display element.
- a compound in which both represent a single bond or one in which one represents a single bond and the other represents an alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or —O— (CH 2 ) s — is preferable.
- 1 to 4 alkyl groups are preferable, and s is preferably 1 to 4.
- Z 201 represents —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —CF 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CH 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 — or a single bond
- M 201 represents a 1,4-phenylene group, a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a single bond in which any hydrogen atom may be substituted by a fluorine atom, but the 1,4-phenylene group or the single bond is preferable.
- Z 201 is preferably a linking group other than a single bond.
- Z 201 is preferably a single bond.
- the ring structure between Sp 201 and Sp 202 is specifically preferably the structure described below.
- the following formulas (XXa-1) to (XXa-5) are preferably represented, It is more preferable to represent the formula (XXa-3) from (XXa-1), and it is particularly preferable to represent the formula (XXa-1).
- both ends shall be bonded to Sp 201 or Sp 202.
- the polymerizable compounds containing these skeletons are optimal for PSA-type liquid crystal display elements because of the alignment regulating power after polymerization, and a good alignment state can be obtained, so that display unevenness is suppressed or does not occur at all.
- general formula (XX-1) to general formula (XX-4) are particularly preferable, and among them, general formula (XX-2) is most preferable.
- Sp 20 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
- the polymerization proceeds even when no polymerization initiator is present, but may contain a polymerization initiator in order to promote the polymerization.
- the polymerization initiator include benzoin ethers, benzophenones, acetophenones, benzyl ketals, acylphosphine oxides, and the like.
- the liquid crystal composition in the present invention can further contain a compound represented by the general formula (Q).
- RQ represents a straight-chain alkyl group or a branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, and one or more CH 2 groups in the alkyl group are —O—so that oxygen atoms are not directly adjacent to each other.
- M Q is trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, 1,4-phenylene group or represents a single bond, trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or 1,4-phenylene group is preferred. More specifically, the compound represented by the general formula (Q) is preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (Qa) to general formula (Qd).
- R Q1 is preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms
- R Q2 is preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms
- R Q3 is A straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a branched-chain alkyl group, a straight-chain alkoxy group or a branched-chain alkoxy group is preferred
- L Q is preferably a straight-chain alkylene group or branched-chain alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
- compounds represented by general formula (Qa) to general formula (Qd) compounds represented by general formula (Qc) and general formula (Qd) are more preferable.
- the compound represented by formula (Q) preferably contains one or two compounds, more preferably contains 1 to 5 compounds, and the content is 0.001. Is preferably 1 to 1% by mass, more preferably 0.001 to 0.1% by mass, and particularly preferably 0.001 to 0.05% by mass.
- the liquid crystal composition containing the polymerizable compound of the present invention is provided with liquid crystal alignment ability by polymerizing the polymerizable compound contained therein by ultraviolet irradiation, and transmits light through the birefringence of the liquid crystal composition. It is used in a liquid crystal display element that controls As liquid crystal display elements, AM-LCD (active matrix liquid crystal display element), TN (nematic liquid crystal display element), STN-LCD (super twisted nematic liquid crystal display element), OCB-LCD, IPS-LCD (in-plane switching liquid crystal display element) ) And FFS (fringe field switching mode liquid crystal display element), it is particularly useful for AM-LCDs, and can be used for transmissive or reflective liquid crystal display elements.
- AM-LCD active matrix liquid crystal display element
- TN nematic liquid crystal display element
- STN-LCD super twisted nematic liquid crystal display element
- OCB-LCD OCB-LCD
- IPS-LCD in-plane switching
- the two substrates of the liquid crystal cell used in the liquid crystal display element can be made of a transparent material having flexibility such as glass or plastic, and one of them can be an opaque material such as silicon.
- a transparent substrate having a transparent electrode layer can be obtained, for example, by sputtering indium tin oxide (ITO) on a transparent substrate such as a glass plate.
- the color filter can be prepared by, for example, a pigment dispersion method, a printing method, an electrodeposition method, or a dyeing method. A method for producing a color filter by a pigment dispersion method will be described as an example.
- a curable coloring composition for a color filter is applied on the transparent substrate, subjected to patterning treatment, and cured by heating or light irradiation.
- a pixel portion for a color filter By performing this process for each of the three colors red, green, and blue, a pixel portion for a color filter can be created.
- a pixel electrode provided with an active element such as a TFT, a thin film diode, or a metal insulator metal specific resistance element may be provided on the substrate.
- substrate is made to oppose so that a transparent electrode layer may become inner side. In that case, you may adjust the space
- the product of the refractive index anisotropy ⁇ n of the liquid crystal and the cell thickness d it is preferable to adjust the product of the refractive index anisotropy ⁇ n of the liquid crystal and the cell thickness d so that the contrast is maximized.
- the polarizing axis of each polarizing plate can be adjusted so that the viewing angle and contrast are good.
- a retardation film for widening the viewing angle can also be used.
- the spacer include columnar spacers made of glass particles, plastic particles, alumina particles, a photoresist material, and the like.
- a normal vacuum injection method or an ODF method can be used as a method of sandwiching the polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition between the two substrates. Although it has a problem that leaves traces, in the present invention, it can be suitably used for a display element manufactured by using the ODF method.
- a sealant such as epoxy photothermal curing is drawn on a backplane or frontplane substrate using a dispenser in a closed-loop bank shape, and then removed.
- a liquid crystal display element can be manufactured by bonding a front plane and a back plane after dropping a predetermined amount of the liquid crystal composition in the air.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention can be preferably used because the liquid crystal composition can be stably dropped in the ODF process.
- an appropriate polymerization rate is desirable in order to obtain good alignment performance of liquid crystals. Therefore, active energy rays such as ultraviolet rays or electron beams are irradiated singly or in combination or sequentially.
- the method of polymerizing by is preferred.
- ultraviolet rays When ultraviolet rays are used, a polarized light source or a non-polarized light source may be used.
- the polymerization is performed in a state where the polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition is sandwiched between two substrates, at least the substrate on the irradiation surface side must be given appropriate transparency to the active energy rays. I must.
- the orientation state of the unpolymerized part is changed by changing conditions such as an electric field, a magnetic field, or temperature, and further irradiation with active energy rays is performed. Then, it is possible to use a means for polymerization.
- a means for polymerization In particular, when ultraviolet exposure is performed, it is preferable to perform ultraviolet exposure while applying an alternating electric field to the polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition.
- the alternating electric field to be applied is preferably an alternating current having a frequency of 10 Hz to 10 kHz, more preferably a frequency of 60 Hz to 10 kHz, and the voltage is selected depending on a desired pretilt angle of the liquid crystal display element.
- the pretilt angle of the liquid crystal display element can be controlled by the applied voltage.
- the pretilt angle is preferably controlled from 80 degrees to 89.9 degrees from the viewpoint of alignment stability and contrast.
- the temperature during irradiation is preferably within a temperature range in which the liquid crystal state of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is maintained.
- Polymerization is preferably performed at a temperature close to room temperature, that is, typically at a temperature of 15 to 35 ° C.
- a lamp for generating ultraviolet rays a metal halide lamp, a high-pressure mercury lamp, an ultra-high pressure mercury lamp, or the like can be used.
- the ultraviolet-rays to irradiate it is preferable to irradiate the ultraviolet-ray of the wavelength range which is not the absorption wavelength range of a liquid crystal composition, and it is preferable to cut and use an ultraviolet-ray as needed.
- Intensity of ultraviolet irradiation is preferably from 0.1mW / cm 2 ⁇ 100W / cm 2, 2mW / cm 2 ⁇ 50W / cm 2 is more preferable.
- the amount of energy of ultraviolet rays to be irradiated can be adjusted as appropriate, but is preferably 10 mJ / cm 2 to 500 J / cm 2, and more preferably 100 mJ / cm 2 to 200 J / cm 2 .
- the intensity When irradiating with ultraviolet rays, the intensity may be changed.
- the time for irradiating with ultraviolet rays is appropriately selected depending on the intensity of the irradiated ultraviolet rays, but is preferably from 10 seconds to 3600 seconds, and more preferably from 10 seconds to 600 seconds.
- the liquid crystal display device using the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is useful for achieving both high-speed response and suppression of display failure, and is particularly useful for a liquid crystal display device for active matrix driving, including VA mode, PSVA mode, It can be applied to a liquid crystal display element for PSA mode, IPS mode, FFS mode or ECB mode.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a liquid crystal display element including two substrates facing each other, a sealing material provided between the substrates, and liquid crystal sealed in a sealing region surrounded by the sealing material. It is. Specifically, the TFT layer 102 and the pixel electrode 103 are provided on the first substrate 100, the backplane on which the passivation film 104 and the first alignment film 105 are provided, and the black matrix on the second substrate 200.
- the specific aspect of a liquid crystal display element is shown.
- the first substrate or the second substrate is not particularly limited as long as it is substantially transparent, and glass, ceramics, plastics, or the like can be used.
- Plastic substrates include cellulose derivatives such as cellulose, triacetylcellulose, diacetylcellulose, polycycloolefin derivatives, polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene naphthalate, polyolefins such as polypropylene and polyethylene, polycarbonate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl chloride, and polychlorinated. Vinylidene, polyamide, polyimide, polyimide amide, polystyrene, polyacrylate, polymethyl methacrylate, polyether sulfone, polyarylate, and inorganic-organic composite materials such as glass fiber-epoxy resin and glass fiber-acrylic resin may be used. it can.
- cellulose derivatives such as cellulose, triacetylcellulose, diacetylcellulose, polycycloolefin derivatives, polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene naphthalate, polyolefins such as polypropylene and polyethylene, polycarbonate, polyvin
- the function of the barrier film is to reduce the moisture permeability of the plastic substrate and to improve the reliability of the electrical characteristics of the liquid crystal display element.
- the barrier film is not particularly limited as long as it has high transparency and low water vapor permeability.
- vapor deposition, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition method (CVD method) using an inorganic material such as silicon oxide is used. ) Is used.
- the same material or different materials may be used as the first substrate or the second substrate, and there is no particular limitation.
- Use of a glass substrate is preferable because a liquid crystal display element having excellent heat resistance and dimensional stability can be produced.
- a plastic substrate is preferable because it is suitable for a manufacturing method using a roll-to-roll method and is suitable for weight reduction or flexibility. For the purpose of imparting flatness and heat resistance, good results can be obtained by combining a plastic substrate and a glass substrate.
- a substrate is used as the material of the first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200.
- the TFT layer 102 and the pixel electrode 103 are provided on the first substrate 100. These are manufactured by a normal array process.
- a backplane is obtained by providing a passivation film 104 and a first alignment film 105 thereon.
- a passivation film 104 (also referred to as an inorganic protective film) is a film for protecting the TFT layer.
- a nitride film (SiNx), an oxide film (SiOx), or the like is formed by a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technique or the like.
- the first alignment film 105 is a film having a function of aligning liquid crystals, and a polymer material such as polyimide is usually used in many cases.
- an alignment agent solution composed of a polymer material and a solvent is used. Since the alignment film may hinder the adhesive force with the sealing material, a pattern is applied in the sealing region.
- a printing method such as a flexographic printing method or a droplet discharge method such as an ink jet is used.
- the applied alignment agent solution is crosslinked and cured by baking after the solvent is evaporated by temporary drying. Thereafter, an alignment process is performed to provide an alignment function.
- the alignment treatment is usually performed by a rubbing method.
- the polymer film formed as described above is rubbed in one direction using a rubbing cloth made of fibers such as rayon, thereby producing liquid crystal alignment ability.
- the photo-alignment method may be used.
- the photo-alignment method is a method of generating alignment ability by irradiating polarized light on an alignment film containing an organic material having photosensitivity, and does not cause the generation of scratches or dust on the substrate due to the rubbing method.
- the organic material in the photo-alignment method include a material containing a dichroic dye.
- Dichroic dyes include molecular orientation induction or isomerization reaction (eg, azobenzene group), dimerization reaction (eg, cinnamoyl group), photocrosslinking reaction (eg, benzophenone group) due to Weigert effect resulting from photodichroism.
- a photo-alignment group that causes a photoreaction that causes liquid crystal alignment ability
- a photolysis reaction eg, polyimide group
- the applied alignment agent solution is irradiated with light having an arbitrary deflection (polarized light), whereby an alignment film having alignment ability in an arbitrary direction can be obtained.
- One front plane is provided with a black matrix 202, a color filter 203, a planarization film 201, a transparent electrode 204, and a second alignment film 205 on a second substrate 200.
- the black matrix 202 is produced by, for example, a pigment dispersion method. Specifically, a color resin solution in which a black colorant is uniformly dispersed for forming a black matrix is applied on the second substrate 200 provided with the barrier film 201 to form a colored layer. Subsequently, the colored layer is baked and cured. A photoresist is applied on this and prebaked. After exposing the photoresist through a mask pattern, development is performed to pattern the colored layer.
- the photoresist layer is peeled off and the colored layer is baked to complete the black matrix 202.
- a photoresist type pigment dispersion may be used. In this case, a photoresist-type pigment dispersion is applied, pre-baked, exposed through a mask pattern, and then developed to pattern the colored layer. Thereafter, the photoresist layer is peeled off and the colored layer is baked to complete the black matrix 202.
- the color filter 203 is created by a pigment dispersion method, an electrodeposition method, a printing method, a dyeing method, or the like.
- a pigment dispersion method as an example, a color resin liquid in which a pigment (for example, red) is uniformly dispersed is applied onto the second substrate 200, and after baking and curing, a photoresist is applied thereon and prebaked. After the photoresist is exposed through a mask pattern, development is performed and patterning is performed. Thereafter, the photoresist layer is peeled off and baked again to complete the (red) color filter 203 (203a).
- the color order to be created There is no particular limitation on the color order to be created.
- the transparent electrode 204 is provided on the color filter 203 (if necessary, an overcoat layer (201) is provided on the color filter 203 for surface flattening).
- the transparent electrode 204 preferably has a high transmittance, and preferably has a low electrical resistance.
- the transparent electrode 204 is formed by sputtering an oxide film such as ITO.
- a passivation film may be provided on the transparent electrode 204 for the purpose of protecting the transparent electrode 204.
- the second alignment film 205 is the same as the first alignment film 105 described above.
- the shape of the columnar spacer is not particularly limited, and the horizontal cross section can be various shapes such as a circle and a polygon such as a quadrangle. A polygonal shape is particularly preferable.
- the protrusion shape is preferably a truncated cone or a truncated pyramid.
- the material of the columnar spacer is not particularly limited as long as it is a sealing material, an organic solvent used for the sealing material, or a material that does not dissolve in liquid crystal, but it may be a synthetic resin (curable resin) in terms of processing and weight reduction. preferable.
- the protrusion can be provided on the surface of the first substrate in contact with the sealing material by a photolithography method or a droplet discharge method. For these reasons, it is preferable to use a photocurable resin suitable for a photolithography method or a droplet discharge method.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram of an exposure process using a columnar spacer forming pattern formed on a black matrix as a photomask pattern.
- a resin solution for forming columnar spacers (not containing a colorant) is applied.
- the resin layer 402 is baked and cured.
- a photoresist is applied on this and prebaked.
- development is performed to pattern the resin layer.
- the photoresist layer is peeled off, and the resin layer is baked to complete columnar spacers (302, 0304 in FIG. 1).
- the formation position of the columnar spacer can be determined at a desired position by a mask pattern. Therefore, both the inside of the sealing region of the liquid crystal display element and the outside of the sealing region (sealing material application portion) can be created simultaneously.
- the columnar spacer is preferably formed so as to be positioned on the black matrix so that the quality of the sealing region does not deteriorate.
- a columnar spacer manufactured by a photolithography method in this way is sometimes called a column spacer or a photospacer.
- a negative water-soluble resin such as a PVA-stilbazo photosensitive resin, a mixture of a polyfunctional acrylic monomer, an acrylic acid copolymer, a triazole initiator, or the like is used.
- a method using a color resin in which a colorant is dispersed in a polyimide resin there is a method using a color resin in which a colorant is dispersed in a polyimide resin.
- a spacer can be obtained from a known material in accordance with the compatibility with the liquid crystal or the sealing material to be used.
- a seal material (301 in FIG. 1) is applied to the surface of the back plane that contacts the seal material.
- the material of the sealing material is not particularly limited, and a curable resin composition obtained by adding a polymerization initiator to an epoxy or acrylic photocurable, thermosetting, or photothermal combination curable resin is used.
- a curable resin composition obtained by adding a polymerization initiator to an epoxy or acrylic photocurable, thermosetting, or photothermal combination curable resin is used.
- fillers made of inorganic or organic substances may be added.
- the shape of these fillers is not particularly limited, and includes a spherical shape, a fiber shape, and an amorphous shape.
- a spherical or fibrous gap material having a monodisperse diameter is mixed, or in order to further strengthen the adhesion to the substrate, a fibrous material that tends to be entangled with the protrusions on the substrate You may mix.
- the diameter of the fibrous material used at this time is desirably about 1/5 to 1/10 or less of the cell gap, and the length of the fibrous material is desirably shorter than the seal coating width.
- the material of the fibrous substance is not particularly limited as long as a predetermined shape can be obtained, and synthetic fibers such as cellulose, polyamide and polyester, and inorganic materials such as glass and carbon can be appropriately selected.
- the sealing material application shape is a closed loop shape. Liquid crystal is dropped onto the closed loop shape (sealing region) of the front plane to which the sealing material is applied. Usually a dispenser is used. Since the amount of liquid crystal to be dropped coincides with the volume of the liquid crystal cell, the amount is basically the same as the volume obtained by multiplying the height of the column spacer and the seal application area. However, in order to optimize liquid crystal leakage and display characteristics in the cell bonding process, the amount of liquid crystal to be dropped may be adjusted as appropriate, or the liquid crystal dropping position may be dispersed.
- the back plane is bonded to the front plane where the sealing material is applied and the liquid crystal is dropped.
- the front plane and the back plane are adsorbed on a stage having a mechanism for adsorbing a substrate such as an electrostatic chuck, and the second alignment film on the front plane and the first alignment film on the back plane face each other.
- it is arranged at a position (distance) where the sealing material does not contact the other substrate.
- the system is depressurized. After decompression is completed, the positions of both substrates are adjusted while confirming the bonding position between the front plane and the back plane (alignment operation).
- the substrate is brought close to a position where the sealing material on the front plane and the back plane are in contact with each other.
- the system is filled with an inert gas, and the pressure is gradually returned to normal pressure while releasing the reduced pressure.
- the front plane and the back plane are bonded together by atmospheric pressure, and a cell gap is formed at the height of the columnar spacer.
- the sealing material is irradiated with ultraviolet rays to cure the sealing material, thereby forming a liquid crystal cell.
- a heating step is added in some cases to promote curing of the sealing material. A heating process is often added to enhance the adhesive strength of the sealing material and improve the reliability of electrical characteristics.
- the measured characteristics are as follows.
- Tni Nematic phase-isotropic liquid phase transition temperature (° C)
- ⁇ n Refractive index anisotropy at 295K (also known as birefringence)
- ⁇ Dielectric anisotropy at 295K
- VHR Voltage holding ratio (%) at 313K under conditions of frequency 60Hz and applied voltage 5V
- Burn-in evaluation of the liquid crystal display element is based on the following four-step evaluation of the afterimage level of the fixed pattern when the predetermined fixed pattern is displayed in the display area for 1440 hours and then the entire screen is displayed uniformly. went. ⁇ No afterimage ⁇ Very little afterimage but acceptable level ⁇ With afterimage unacceptable level ⁇ Afterimage fairly bad
- Volatility / contamination of production equipment Evaluation of the volatility of the liquid crystal material was performed by observing the operating state of the vacuum stirring and defoaming mixer with a stroboscope and visually observing foaming of the liquid crystal material. Specifically, put 0.8kg of the liquid crystal composition in a dedicated container vacuum agitation defoaming mixer having a volume 2.0L, under degassing of 4 kPa, the revolution speed 15S -1, vacuum stirring at rotation speed 7.5S -1 The defoaming mixer was operated, and the following four-step evaluation was performed according to the time until foaming started. ⁇ More than 3 minutes to foam. The possibility of equipment contamination due to volatilization is low. ⁇ It takes 1 minute or more and less than 3 minutes to foam. There is concern about minor equipment contamination due to volatilization. ⁇ 30 seconds or more and less than 1 minute until foaming. Equipment contamination due to volatilization occurs. X Within 30 seconds until foaming. There is concern about serious equipment contamination due to volatilization.
- the process suitability is that the liquid crystal is dropped 40 pL at a time by using a constant volume metering pump 100000 times in the ODF process, and the following “0 to 200 times, 201 to 400 times, 401 to 600 times, ..., 99801 to 100,000 times ”, the change in the amount of liquid crystal dropped 200 times was evaluated in the following four stages. ⁇ Extremely small change (Stable liquid crystal display device can be manufactured) ⁇ Acceptable level with slight changes ⁇ Unacceptable level with changes (Yield deteriorated due to spots) ⁇ There is a change and it is quite inferior (liquid crystal leakage and vacuum bubbles are generated)
- Solubility at low temperature In order to evaluate the solubility at a low temperature, after preparing the liquid crystal composition, 0.5 g of the liquid crystal composition was weighed in a 1 mL sample bottle, and the next was “ ⁇ 20 ° C. ( ⁇ 20 ° C.)” in a temperature-controlled test tank. 1 hour hold) ⁇ temperature rise (0.2 ° C./min) ⁇ 0° C. (1 hour hold) ⁇ temperature rise (0.2 ° C./min) ⁇ 20° C. (1 hour hold) ⁇ temperature drop ( ⁇ 0. 2 ° C / min) ⁇ 0 ° C (hold for 1 hour) ⁇ temperature drop ( ⁇ 0.2 ° C / min) ⁇ ⁇ 20 ° C. The following four-level evaluation was performed. ⁇ No precipitate was observed for 600 hours or more. ⁇ No precipitate was observed for 300 hours or more. ⁇ : Precipitates were observed within 150 hours. X Precipitates were observed within 75 hours.
- Example 1 The composition shown below was prepared. The physical properties of the composition of Example 1 are shown in Table 1.
- Comparative Example 1 The composition shown below which does not contain the compound represented by the said general formula (i) was prepared. Table 2 shows the physical properties of the composition of Comparative Example 1.
- Example 2 The composition shown below was prepared.
- Table 4 shows the physical properties of the composition of Example 2.
- Example 3 The composition shown below was prepared. Table 5 shows the physical properties of the composition of Example 3.
- Example 4 The composition shown below was prepared. Table 6 shows the physical properties of the composition of Example 4.
- Example 5 The composition shown below was prepared. Table 7 shows the physical properties of the composition of Example 5.
- the compound represented by the general formula (ii) is easy to produce because both ends are the same substituent (the side chain is a propyl group, and the ring includes a 4-propylphenyl group), but it precipitates during storage of the composition.
- Cheap The compositions of Examples 1 to 5 which were used in combination with the compound represented by the general formula (i) did not precipitate even when the solubility was evaluated at a low temperature. On the other hand, precipitation of component compounds was observed in the composition of Comparative Example 1.
- Tni that is, the nematic maximum temperature was lowered.
- Example of liquid crystal display device Using the liquid crystal composition described in Example 1, an IPS liquid crystal display device having the structure shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 was produced. This liquid crystal display device had excellent display characteristics (see Table 8) and maintained stable display characteristics over a long period of time.
- ⁇ shows a positive value and can provide a composition that is stable to heat and light.
- first substrate 102 TFT layer 103 pixel electrode 104 passivation film 105 first alignment film 200 second substrate 201 planarization film (overcoat layer) 202 Black matrix 203 Color filter 204 Transparent electrode 205 Second alignment film 301 Seal material 302 Projection (columnar spacer) 303 Liquid crystal layer 304 Protrusion (columnar spacer) 401 mask pattern 402 resin layer
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またこれらの駆動方式において低電圧駆動、高速応答、広い動作温度範囲が求められている。すなわち、Δεが正で絶対値が大きく、粘度(η)が小さく、高いネマチック相-等方性液体相転移温度(Tni)が要求されている。また、Δnとセルギャップ(d)との積であるΔn×dの設定から、液晶組成物のΔnをセルギャップに合わせて適当な範囲に調節する必要がある。加えて液晶表示素子をテレビ等へ応用する場合においては高速応答性が重視されるため、回転粘性(γ1)の小さい液晶組成物が要求される。
特に、最近流行しているスマートフォンに多用される小型液晶表示素子は、最適な液晶注入量が少ないために最適値からのずれを一定範囲内に制御すること自体が難しい。
従って、液晶表示素子の歩留まり高く保持するために、例えば、液晶滴下時に生じる滴下装置内の急激な圧力変化や衝撃に対する影響が少なく、長時間にわたって安定的に液晶を滴下し続けることが可能な性能も必要である。
すなわち、本発明は、下記一般式(i)で表される化合物及び下記一般式(ii)で表される化合物を含有する組成物を提供する。
前記一般式(i)におけるXi1~Xi6のうち少なくとも1個がフッ素原子であることが好ましい。具体的には、例えば下記式(i-1)~(i-25)で表される化合物が挙げられる。
前記一般式(i)で表される化合物は、1種類だけを含有していても2種類以上含有していても良いが、求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせることが好ましい。本発明の組成物は、一般式(i)で表される化合物の中から1種~3種含有することが好ましく、1種~2種含有することがさらに好ましい。
一般式(i)で表される化合物の含有量は、組成物全量に対して3質量%以上であることが好ましく、5質量%以上が更に好ましく、30質量%以下が好ましく、20質量%以下がより好ましく、15質量%以下がより好ましく、10質量%以下が更に好ましい。
前記一般式(ii)におけるXii1~Xii4のうち少なくとも1個がフッ素原子であることが好ましい。具体的には、例えば下記式(ii-1)~(ii-13)で表される化合物が挙げられる。
前記一般式(ii)で表される化合物は、1種類だけを含有していても2種類以上含有していても良いが、求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせることが好ましい。本発明の組成物は、一般式(ii)で表される化合物の中から1種~3種含有することが好ましく、1種~2種含有することがさらに好ましい。
一般式(ii)で表される化合物の含有量は、組成物全量に対して3質量%以上であることが好ましく、5質量%以上が好ましく、7質量%以上がより好ましく、8質量%以上が更に好ましく、30質量%以下が好ましく、20質量%以下がより好ましく、15質量%以下がより好ましく、10質量%以下が更に好ましい。
一般式(i)で表される化合物は、分子両端の2つの側鎖が異なるアルキル基(エチル基及びn-プロピル基)であり、一般式(ii)で表される化合物は、分子両端の2つの側鎖が同じアルキル基(n-プロピル基)である。これらを併用することにより、液晶組成物のネマチック相の温度範囲がより広く、また、保存安定性も向上する。一般式(i)で表される化合物及び一般式(ii)で表される化合物が、共融混合物となる組み合わせ及び組成比を選択することもできる。共融混合物においては、融点が極小値をとり、各成分の個々の融点よりも著しく低い共融点を示す。液晶組成物が他の化合物を含有する場合においても、一般式(i)で表される化合物及び一般式(ii)で表される化合物を含有することにより、保存中における化合物の析出を抑制し、保存安定性を向上することができる。
一般式(i)におけるXi1~Xi6と一般式(ii)におけるXii1~Xii4との組み合わせは任意であるが、一般式(i)で表される化合物と一般式(ii)で表される化合物とが、側鎖のアルキル基の長さのみが異なる、同族体どうしの組み合わせであってもよい。すなわち、
(ア)一般式(ii)におけるXii1が一般式(i)におけるXi1に等しく、一般式(ii)におけるXii2が一般式(i)におけるXi2に等しく、一般式(ii)におけるXii3が一般式(i)におけるXi3に等しく、一般式(ii)におけるXii4が一般式(i)におけるXi4に等しく、一般式(i)におけるXi5及びXi6が水素原子である、又は、
(イ)一般式(ii)におけるXii1が一般式(i)におけるXi6に等しく、一般式(ii)におけるXii2が一般式(i)におけるXi5に等しく、一般式(ii)におけるXii3が一般式(i)におけるXi4に等しく、一般式(ii)におけるXii4が一般式(i)におけるXi3に等しく、一般式(i)におけるXi1及びXi2が水素原子であってもよい。
また、一般式(ii)で表される化合物では、Xii1及びXii2が水素原子であることにより、側鎖を含むベンゼン環を対称的にすることができる。
一般式(i)で表される化合物と一般式(ii)で表される化合物の合計の含有量は、組成物全量に対して5質量%以上であることが好ましく、10質量%以上が好ましく、13質量%以上が更に好ましく、30質量%以下が好ましく、25質量%以下がより好ましく、20質量%以下がより好ましく、18質量%以下が更に好ましい。
一般式(i)で表される化合物と一般式(ii)で表される化合物の好ましい組み合わせとしては、式(i-1)で表される化合物と式(ii-1)で表される化合物の組み合わせである。式(ii-1)で表される化合物はTniも高く、またターフェニル骨格の真ん中のベンゼン環に対し左右に置換する置換基が同一であるため、容易に製造することができるため、安価に入手可能である。しかし、この化合物は液晶組成物に添加した際に結晶になりやすい性質があるため、液晶組成物からの析出の問題がある。しかし、側鎖のアルキル基の炭素数のみ異なる一般式(i)で表される化合物とともに使用することにより、析出が抑えられることが分かった。
OLは0、1、2又は3を表し、
BL1、BL2及びBL3はそれぞれ独立して
(a) 1,4-シクロヘキシレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH2-又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH2-は-O-に置き換えられてもよい。)及び
(b) 1,4-フェニレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられてもよい。)
からなる群より選ばれる基を表し、上記の基(a)、基(b)はそれぞれ独立してシアノ基、フッ素原子又は塩素原子で置換されていても良く、
LL1及びLL2はそれぞれ独立して単結合、-CH2CH2-、-(CH2)4-、-OCH2-、-CH2O-、-COO-、-OCO-、-OCF2-、-CF2O-、-CH=N-N=CH-、-CH=CH-、-CF=CF-又は-C≡C-を表し、
OLが2又は3であってLL2が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、OLが2又は3であってBL3が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良いが、ただし、一般式(i)で表される化合物及び一般式(ii)で表される化合物を除く。)
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて適宜組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では6種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では7種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では8種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では9種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10種類以上である。
好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1%である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では50%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では55%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では60%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では65%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では70%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では75%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では80%である。
さらに、好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では95%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では85%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では75%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では65%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では55%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では45%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。
本発明の液晶組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値が高く上限値が高いことが好ましい。さらに、本発明の液晶組成物のTniを高く保ち、温度安定性の良い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値が高く上限値が高いことが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を低く上限値が低いことが好ましい。
RL1及びRL2は、それが結合する環構造がフェニル基(芳香族)である場合には、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4(またはそれ以上)のアルコキシ基及び炭素原子数4~5のアルケニル基が好ましく、それが結合する環構造がシクロヘキサン、ピラン及びジオキサンなどの飽和した環構造の場合には、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4(またはそれ以上)のアルコキシ基及び直鎖状の炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が好ましい。
一般式(L)で表される化合物は液晶組成物の化学的な安定性が求められる場合には塩素原子をその分子内に有さないことが好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では6種類以上である。
好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては3%である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では18%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では29%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では42%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では47%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では53%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では56%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では60%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では65%である。
さらに、好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では75%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では65%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では55%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では50%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では45%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。
本発明の液晶組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値が高く上限値が高いことが好ましい。さらに、本発明の液晶組成物のTniを高く保ち、温度安定性の良い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値が中庸で上限値が中庸であることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を低く上限値が低いことが好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5種類以上である。
好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては3%である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では18%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では29%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では31%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では43%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では47%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では50%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では53%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では56%である。
さらに、好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では70%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では60%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では50%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では45%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では26%である。
本発明の液晶組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値が高く上限値が高いことが好ましい。さらに、本発明の液晶組成物のTniを高く保ち、温度安定性の良い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値が中庸で上限値が中庸であることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を低く上限値が低いことが好ましい。
本発明の液晶組成物において、一般式(I-1-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては2%である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では4%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では7%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では11%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では13%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では17%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では32%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。
さらに、好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では60%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では50%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。
式(1.3)で表される化合物を、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上含有することが好ましく、2質量%以上含有することが更に好ましく、4質量%以上含有することが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、35質量%以下が好ましく、25質量%以下がより好ましく、20質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類である。
さらに、好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態では60%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では55%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では45%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類である。
本発明の液晶組成物において、一般式(I-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては3%である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では4%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では38%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では42%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では45%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では47%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では50%である。
さらに、好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では60%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では55%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では45%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。さらに、一般式(I-2)で表される化合物は、式(3.1)から式(3.4)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましく、式(3.1)、式(3.3)または式(3.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。特に、式(3.2)で表される化合物は本発明の液晶組成物の応答速度を特に改善するため好ましい。また、応答速度よりも高いTniを求めるときは、式(3.3)または式(3.4)で表される化合物を用いることが好ましい。式(3.3)および式(3.4)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解度を良くするために20%以上にすることは好ましくない。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類である。
本発明の液晶組成物において、一般式(I-3)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては3%である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では4%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では38%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では42%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では45%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では47%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では50%である。
さらに、好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では60%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では55%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では45%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。
低温での溶解性を重視する場合は含有量を多めに設定すると効果が高く、反対に、応答速度を重視する場合は含有量を少なめに設定すると効果が高い。さらに、滴下痕や焼き付き特性を改良する場合は、含有量の範囲を中間に設定することが好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。
本発明の液晶組成物において、一般式(I-4)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては3%である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では6%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では8%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では12%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。
さらに、好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では50%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。
高い複屈折率を得る場合は含有量を多めに設定すると効果が高く、反対に、高いTniを重視する場合は含有量を少なめに設定すると効果が高い。さらに、滴下痕や焼き付き特性を改良する場合は、含有量の範囲を中間に設定することが好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。
本発明の液晶組成物において、一般式(I-5)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1%である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では8%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では11%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では13%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では17%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。
さらに、好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では50%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。
低温での溶解性を重視する場合は含有量を多めに設定すると効果が高く、反対に、応答速度を重視する場合は含有量を少なめに設定すると効果が高い。さらに、滴下痕や焼き付き特性を改良する場合は、含有量の範囲を中間に設定することが好ましい。
一般式(I-6)で表される化合物を、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して2質量%以上であることが好ましく、4質量%であることがより好ましく、5質量%以上であることがより好ましく、6質量%以上であることがより好ましく、9質量%以上であることがより好ましく、12質量%以上であることがより好ましく、14質量%以上であることがより好ましく、16質量%以上であることがより好ましく、18質量%以上であることがより好ましく、20質量%以上であることがより好ましく、22質量%以上であることが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、30質量%以下が好ましく、25質量%以下がより好ましく、24質量%以下がさらに好ましく、23質量%以下が特に好ましい。
一般式(I-7)で表される化合物を、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、2質量%であることがより好ましく、3質量%以上であることがより好ましく、4質量%以上であることがより好ましく、6質量%以上であることがより好ましく、8質量%以上であることがより好ましく、10質量%以上であることがより好ましく、12質量%以上であることがより好ましく、15質量%以上であることがより好ましく、18質量%以上であることがより好ましく、21質量%以上であることが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、30質量%以下が好ましく、25質量%以下がより好ましく、24質量%以下がさらに好ましく、22質量%以下が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて、1種類から3種類組み合わせることが好ましい。
一般式(I-8)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して5質量%以上であることが好ましく、10質量%であることがより好ましく、15質量%以上であることがより好ましく、20質量%以上であることがより好ましく、25質量%以上であることがより好ましく、30質量%以上であることがより好ましく、35質量%以上であることがより好ましく、40質量%以上であることがより好ましく、45質量%以上であることがより好ましく、50質量%以上であることがより好ましく、55質量%以上であることが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、65質量%以下が好ましく、60質量%以下がより好ましく、58質量%以下がさらに好ましく、56質量%以下が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。また、本発明のさらに別の実施形態では3種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類以上である。
本発明の液晶組成物において、一般式(II)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては3%である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では7%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では14%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では16%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では23%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では26%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。
さらに、好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では50%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。
一般式(II-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて調整することが好ましく、4質量%以上が好ましく、8質量%以上であることがより好ましく、12質量%以上であることが更に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、24質量%以下が好ましく、18質量%以下がより好ましく、14質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類以上である。
本発明の液晶組成物において、一般式(II-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては3%である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では7%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では14%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では16%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では23%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では26%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。
さらに、好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では50%である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では35%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて、これらの化合物の中から1種~3種類含有することが好ましい。
一般式(II-3)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。好ましい含有量の下限値として、例えば、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して2%であることが好ましく、5%であることがより好ましく、8%であることがより好ましく、11%であることがより好ましく、14%であることがより好ましく、17%であることがより好ましく、20%であることがより好ましく、23%であることがより好ましく、26%であることがさらに好ましく、29%であることが特に好ましい。また、好ましい含有量の上限値として、例えば、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して45%であることが好ましく、40%であることがより好ましく、35%であることがより好ましく、30%であることがより好ましく、25%であることがより好ましく、20%であることがより好ましく、15%であることが更に好ましく、10%であることが特に好ましい。
また、式(12.3)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して0.05質量%以上であることが好ましく、0.1質量%以上であることがより好ましく、0.2質量%以上であることが更に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、2質量%以下が好ましく、1質量%以下がより好ましく、0.5質量%以下がさらに好ましい。式(12.3)で表される化合物は、光学活性化合物であってもよい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて、これらの化合物の中から1種~3種類含有することが好ましい。
一般式(II-3-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて調整することが好ましく、1質量%以上が好ましく、4質量%以上であることがより好ましく、8質量%以上であることが更に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、24質量%以下が好ましく、18質量%以下がより好ましく、14質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
これらの化合物のうち1種類だけを含有していても2種類以上含有していても良いが、求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせることが好ましい。組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて、これらの化合物の中から1種~2種類含有することが好ましく、1種~3種類含有することが特に好ましい。
一般式(II-4)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、2質量%以上であることがより好ましく、3質量%以上であることがより好ましく、4質量%以上であることがより好ましく、5質量%以上であることが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、15質量%以下が好ましく、12質量%以下がより好ましく、7質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
一般式(III)で表される化合物の含有量は、求められる溶解性や複屈折率などを考慮して、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して3質量%以上含有することが好ましく、6質量%以上含有することがより好ましく、7質量%以上含有することが更に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、25質量%以下が好ましく、20質量%以下がより好ましく、15質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて含有量を調整することが好ましく、4質量%以上が好ましく、6質量%以上であることがより好ましく、10質量%以上であることが更に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、23質量%以下が好ましく、18質量%以下がより好ましく、13質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
一般式(III-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて調整することが好ましく、4質量%以上が好ましく、6質量%以上であることがより好ましく、10質量%以上であることが更に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、23質量%以下が好ましく、18質量%以下がより好ましく、13質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では6種類以上である。
一般式(IV-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば一つの実施形態では1%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では2%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では6%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では8%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では12%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では18%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では21%である。
また、好ましい含有量の上限値として、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4%である。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。
一般式(IV-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。好ましい含有量の下限値として、例えば、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して0.5%であることが好ましく、1%であることがより好ましく、2%であることがより好ましく、3%であることがより好ましく、5%であることがより好ましく、7%であることがより好ましく、9%であることがより好ましく、12%であることがより好ましく、15%であることがさらに好ましく、20%であることが特に好ましい。また、好ましい含有量の上限値として、例えば、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して40%であることが好ましく、30%であることがより好ましく、25%であることがより好ましく、20%であることがより好ましく、15%であることがより好ましく、10%であることがより好ましく、5%であることが更に好ましく、4%であることが特に好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類である。
好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば一つの実施形態では2%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では7%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では12%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では17%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では18%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では22%である。
また、好ましい含有量の上限値として、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4%である。
一般式(V-1-1)で表される化合物を、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上含有することが好ましく、2質量%以上含有することが更に好ましく、3質量%以上含有することが更に好ましく、4質量%以上含有することが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、15質量%以下が好ましく、10質量%以下がより好ましく、8質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
一般式(V-1-2)で表される化合物を、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上含有することが好ましく、2質量%以上含有することが更に好ましく、3質量%以上含有することが更に好ましく、4質量%以上含有することが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、15質量%以下が好ましく、10質量%以下がより好ましく、8質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
一般式(V-1-3)で表される化合物を、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上含有することが好ましく、2質量%以上含有することが更に好ましく、3質量%以上含有することが更に好ましく、4質量%以上含有することが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、15質量%以下が好ましく、10質量%以下がより好ましく、8質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類以上である。
好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば一つの実施形態では2%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では7%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では12%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では17%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では18%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では22%である。
また、好ましい含有量の上限値として、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では30%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では25%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では20%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では15%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では10%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4%である。
本発明の液晶組成物が高いTniの実施形態が望まれる場合は式(V-2)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが好ましく、低粘度の実施形態が望まれる場合は含有量を少なめにすることが好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類以上である。
一般式(V-3)で表される化合物を、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して2質量%以上含有することが好ましく、4質量%以上含有することが更に好ましく、7質量%以上含有することが更に好ましく、8質量%以上含有することが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、16質量%以下が好ましく、13質量%以下がより好ましく、11質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて、これらの化合物の中から1種~3種類含有することが好ましく、1種~4種類含有することがさらに好ましく、1種~5種類以上含有することが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、35質量%以下が好ましく、25質量%以下がより好ましく、15質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて、これらの化合物の中から1種~3種類含有することが好ましく、1種~4種類含有することがさらに好ましく、1種~5種類以上含有することが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、35質量%以下が好ましく、25質量%以下がより好ましく、15質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
PMは、0、1、2、3又は4を表し、
CM1及びCM2はそれぞれ独立して、
(d) 1,4-シクロヘキシレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH2-又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH2-は-O-又は-S-に置き換えられてもよい。)及び
(e) 1,4-フェニレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられてもよい。)
からなる群より選ばれる基を表し、上記の基(d)、基(e)はそれぞれ独立してシアノ基、フッ素原子又は塩素原子で置換されていても良く、
KM1及びKM2はそれぞれ独立して単結合、-CH2CH2-、-(CH2)4-、-OCH2-、-CH2O-、-OCF2-、-CF2O-、-COO-、-OCO-又は-C≡C-を表し、
PMが2、3又は4であってKM1が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、PMが2、3又は4であってCM2が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、
XM1及びXM3はそれぞれ独立して水素原子、塩素原子又はフッ素原子を表し、
XM2は、水素原子、フッ素原子、塩素原子、シアノ基、トリフルオロメチル基、フルオロメトキシ基、ジフルオロメトキシ基、トリフルオロメトキシ基又は2,2,2-トリフルオロエチル基を表す。ただし、一般式(i)で表される化合物及び一般式(ii)で表される化合物を除く。)
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類である。またさらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では6種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では7種類以上である。
好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1%である。さらに、例えば本発明の別の実施形態としては10%である。例えば、本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては20%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては30%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては40%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては45%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては50%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては55%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては60%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては65%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては70%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては75%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては80%である。
また、好ましい含有量の上限値として、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては95%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態としては85%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては75%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として65%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として55%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として45%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として35%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として25%である。
本発明の液晶組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、本発明の液晶組成物のTniを高く保ち、温度安定性の良い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。
RM1は、それが結合する環構造がフェニル基(芳香族)である場合には、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基及び炭素原子数4~5のアルケニル基が好ましく、それが結合する環構造がシクロヘキサン、ピラン及びジオキサンなどの飽和した環構造の場合には、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基及び直鎖状の炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が好ましい。
一般式(M)で表される化合物は液晶組成物の化学的な安定性が求められる場合には塩素原子をその分子内に有さないことが好ましい。更に液晶組成物内に塩素原子を有する化合物が5%以下であることが好ましく、3%以下であることが好ましく、1%以下であることが好ましく、0.5%以下であることが好ましく、実質的に含有しないことが好ましい。実質的に含有しないとは、化合物製造時の不純物として生成した化合物等の意図せず塩素原子を含む化合物のみが液晶組成物に混入することを意味する。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類以上である。
本発明の液晶組成物において、一般式(VIII)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。
好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては2%である。さらに、例えば本発明の別の実施形態としては4%である。例えば、本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては5%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては6%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては7%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては8%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては9%である。例えば、本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては10%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては11%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては12%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては14%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては15%である。例えば、本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては21%である。例えば、本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては23%である。
また、好ましい含有量の上限値として、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては40%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態としては30%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては25%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として21%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として16%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として12%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として8%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として5%である。
本発明の液晶組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、本発明の液晶組成物のTniを高く保ち、温度安定性の良い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類以上である。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。あるいは、本発明のさらに別の実施形態では3種類以上である。
一般式(VIII-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して、2.5質量%以上であることが好ましく、8質量%以上であることが好ましく、10質量%であることがより好ましく、12質量%以上であることがさらに好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、25質量%以下が好ましく、20質量%以下がより好ましく、15質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類である。またさらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では5種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では6種類以上である。
本発明の液晶組成物において、一般式(IX)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。
好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては3%である。さらに、例えば本発明の別の実施形態としては5%である。例えば、本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては8%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては10%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては12%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては15%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては17%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては20%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては24%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては28%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては30%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては34%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては39%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては40%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては42%である。例えば本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては45%である。
また、好ましい含有量の上限値として、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては70%である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態としては60%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態としては55%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として50%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として45%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として40%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として35%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として30%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として25%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として20%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として15%である。本発明のさらに別の実施形態として10%である。
本発明の液晶組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、本発明の液晶組成物のTniを高く保ち、焼きつきの発生しにくい液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類である。またさらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類以上である。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では3種類以上である。
一般式(IX-1-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して実施形態に応じて好ましい上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、好ましくは、たとえば、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して。一つの実施形態1%、別の実施形態では2%、更に別の実施形態では4%、また更に別の実施形態では10%、また更に別の実施形態では14%、また更に別の実施形態では16%、また更に別の実施形態では21%である。
また、含有量の上限値は、好ましくは、例えば、一つの実施形態では40%、別の実施形態では35%、更に別の実施形態では30%、また更に別の実施形態では25%、また更に別の実施形態では10%、また更に別の実施形態では7%、また更に別の実施形態では5%である。
本発明の液晶組成物において、式(28.5)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して3質量%以上であることが好ましく、7質量%以上がより好ましく、10質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を25質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、20質量%未満がさらに好ましく、15質量%以下がより好ましく、13質量%未満が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から3種類組み合わせることが好ましく、1種から4種類組み合わせることがより好ましい。
一般式(IX-1-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、5質量%以上がより好ましく、8質量%以上がさらに好ましく、10質量%以上がさらに好ましく、14質量%以上がさらに好ましく、16質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を30質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、25質量%以下がさらに好ましく、22質量%以下がより好ましく、20質量%未満が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して、実施形態ごとに適宜組み合わせて使用する。例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では1種類、別の実施形態では2種類、さらに別の実施形態では3種類、またさらに別の実施形態では4種類、またさらに別の実施形態では5種類、またさらに別の実施形態では6種類以上組み合わせる。
組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から3種類組み合わせることが好ましい。
一般式(IX-2-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに好ましい上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1%。別の実施形態では2%、更に別の実施形態では4%、また更に別の実施形態では10%、また更に別の実施形態では14%、また更に別の実施形態では16%、また更に別の実施形態では21%である。また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では40%、別の実施形態では35%、更に別の実施形態では30%、また更に別の実施形態では25%、また更に別の実施形態では22%、また更に別の実施形態では20%、また更に別の実施形態では10%、また更に別の実施形態では7%、また更に別の実施形態では5%である。
組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から3種類組み合わせることが好ましく、1種から4種類組み合わせることがより好ましい。
一般式(IX-2-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1%、別の実施形態では2%、さらに別の実施形態では4%、またさらに別の実施形態では10%、またさらに別の実施形態では14%、またさらに別の実施形態では16%、またさらに別の実施形態では21%である。また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では40%、別の実施形態では35%、更に別の実施形態では30%、また更に別の実施形態では25%、また更に別の実施形態では22%、また更に別の実施形態では15%、また更に別の実施形態では12%、また更に別の実施形態では8%、また更に別の実施形態では4%である。
組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類組み合わせることが好ましい。
一般式(IX-2-3)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、3質量%以上がより好ましく、6質量%以上がさらに好ましく、8質量%以上がさらに好ましく、15質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を30質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、20質量%未満がさらに好ましく、15質量%以下がより好ましく、10質量%未満が特に好ましい。
一般式(IX-2-4)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、3質量%以上がより好ましく、6質量%以上がさらに好ましく、8質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を30質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、20質量%以下がさらに好ましく、15質量%以下がより好ましく、10質量%未満が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して、実施形態ごとに適宜組み合わせて使用する。例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では1種類、別の実施形態では2種類、さらに別の実施形態では3種類、またさらに別の実施形態では4種類以上である。
一般式(IX-2-5)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して4%、別の実施形態では8%、さらに別の実施形態では12%、またさらに別の実施形態では21%、またさらに別の実施形態では30%、またさらに別の実施形態では31%、またさらに別の実施形態では34%である。また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では45%、別の実施形態では40%、更に別の実施形態では35%、また更に別の実施形態では32%、また更に別の実施形態では22%、また更に別の実施形態では13%、また更に別の実施形態では9%、また更に別の実施形態では8%、また更に別の実施形態では5%である。
本発明の液晶組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、本発明の液晶組成物のTniを高く保ち、焼きつきの発生しにくい液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類組み合わせることが好ましい。
一般式(IX-3-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して3質量%以上であることが好ましく、7質量%以上がより好ましく、13質量%以上がさらに好ましく、15質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を30質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、20質量%以下がさらに好ましく、18%以下がより好ましく、10質量%未満が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して実施形態ごとに適宜組み合わせる。例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では1種である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。さらに別の実施形態では3種類である。さらにまた別の実施形態では4種類である。さらにまた別の実施形態では5種類以上である。
一般式(X)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して2%、別の実施形態では3%、さらに別の実施形態では6%、またさらに別の実施形態では8%、またさらに別の実施形態では9%、またさらに別の実施形態では11%、またさらに別の実施形態では12%である。またさらに別の実施形態では18%である。またさらに別の実施形態では19%である。またさらに別の実施形態では23%である。またさらに別の実施形態では25%である。また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では45%、別の実施形態では35%、更に別の実施形態では30%、また更に別の実施形態では25%、また更に別の実施形態では20%、また更に別の実施形態では13%、また更に別の実施形態では9%、また更に別の実施形態では6%、また更に別の実施形態では3%である。
本発明の液晶組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、焼き付きの発生しにくい液晶組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して実施形態ごとに適宜組み合わせる。例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では1種である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。さらに別の実施形態では3種類である。さらにまた別の実施形態では4種類である。さらにまた別の実施形態では5種類以上である。
一般式(X-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して2%、別の実施形態では3%、さらに別の実施形態では5%、またさらに別の実施形態では6%、またさらに別の実施形態では7%、またさらに別の実施形態では8%、またさらに別の実施形態では9%である。またさらに別の実施形態では13%である。またさらに別の実施形態では18%である。またさらに別の実施形態では23%である。
また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では40%、別の実施形態では30%、更に別の実施形態では25%、また更に別の実施形態では20%、また更に別の実施形態では15%、また更に別の実施形態では10%、また更に別の実施形態では6%、また更に別の実施形態では4%、また更に別の実施形態では2%である。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して実施形態ごとに適宜組み合わせる。例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では1種である。また、本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。さらに別の実施形態では3種類である。さらにまた別の実施形態では4種類以上である。
一般式(X-1-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して3%、別の実施形態では4%、さらに別の実施形態では6%、またさらに別の実施形態では9%、またさらに別の実施形態では12%、またさらに別の実施形態では15%、またさらに別の実施形態では18%である。またさらに別の実施形態では21%である。
また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では30%、別の実施形態では20%、更に別の実施形態では13%、また更に別の実施形態では10%、また更に別の実施形態では7%、また更に別の実施形態では3%である。
一般式(X-1-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、2質量%以上がより好ましく、6質量%以上がさらに好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を20質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、16質量%以下がさらに好ましく、12質量%以下がより好ましく、10質量%以下が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましい。
一般式(X-1-3)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、2質量%以上がより好ましく、6質量%以上がさらに好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を20質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、16質量%以下がさらに好ましく、12質量%以下がより好ましく、10質量%以下が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましく、1種から3種類以上組み合わせることがより好ましい。
一般式(X-2-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して3質量%以上であることが好ましく、4質量%以上がより好ましく、5質量%以上がさらに好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を20質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、16質量%以下がさらに好ましく、12質量%以下がより好ましく、10質量%以下が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましい。
一般式(X-2-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して3質量%以上であることが好ましく、6質量%以上がより好ましく、9質量%以上がさらに好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を20質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、16質量%以下がさらに好ましく、12質量%以下がより好ましく、10質量%以下が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましい。
一般式(X-3-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、2質量%以上がより好ましく、3質量%以上がさらに好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を10質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、8質量%以下がさらに好ましく、6質量%以下がより好ましく、4質量%以下が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましく、1種から3種類以上組み合わせることがより好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましく、1種から3種類以上組み合わせることがより好ましい。
一般式(X-4-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、2質量%以上がより好ましく、3質量%以上がさらに好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を20質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、17質量%以下がさらに好ましく、15質量%以下がより好ましく、13質量%以下がさらに好ましく、10質量%以下が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましく、1種から3種類以上組み合わせることがより好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましく、1種から3種類以上組み合わせることがより好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましい。
一般式(X-6)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して4%、別の実施形態では5%、さらに別の実施形態では6%、またさらに別の実施形態では8%、またさらに別の実施形態では9%、またさらに別の実施形態では11%、またさらに別の実施形態では14%である。またさらに別の実施形態では18%である。
また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では30%、別の実施形態では20%、更に別の実施形態では13%、また更に別の実施形態では10%、また更に別の実施形態では7%、また更に別の実施形態では3%である。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から3種類以上組み合わせることが好ましい。
一般式(XI)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して2%、別の実施形態では4%、さらに別の実施形態では5%、またさらに別の実施形態では7%、またさらに別の実施形態では9%、またさらに別の実施形態では10%、またさらに別の実施形態では12%である。またさらに別の実施形態では13%である。またさらに別の実施形態では15%である。またさらに別の実施形態では18%である。
また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では30%、別の実施形態では25%、更に別の実施形態では20%、また更に別の実施形態では15%、また更に別の実施形態では10%、また更に別の実施形態では5%である。
本発明の液晶組成物が、セルギャップの小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(XI)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。駆動電圧の小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(XI)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。また、低温の環境で用いられる液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は一般式(XI)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。応答速度の速い液晶表示素子に用いられる液晶組成物である場合は、一般式(XI)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して、実施形態ごとに適宜組み合わせる。例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では1種類、別の実施形態では2種類、更に別の実施形態では3種類以上組み合わせる。
一般式(XI-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、2質量%以上がより好ましく、3質量%以上がさらに好ましく、4質量%以上がさらに好ましく、5質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を20質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、15質量%以下がさらに好ましく、12質量%以下がより好ましく、8質量%以下が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から3種類以上組み合わせることが好ましく、1種から4種類以上組み合わせることがより好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましく、1種から3種類以上組み合わせることがより好ましい。
一般式(XII-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、2質量%以上がより好ましく、3質量%以上がさらに好ましく、4質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を15質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、10質量%以下がさらに好ましく、8質量%以下がより好ましく、6質量%以下が特に好ましい。
さらに、本発明の液晶組成物に使用される一般式(XII-1)で表される化合物は、具体的には式(46.1)から式(46.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(46.2)から式(46.4)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましく、1種から3種類以上組み合わせることがより好ましい。
一般式(XII-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、3質量%以上がより好ましく、4質量%以上がさらに好ましく、6質量%以上がさらに好ましく、9質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を20質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、17質量%以下がさらに好ましく、15質量%以下がより好ましく、13質量%以下が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、これらの化合物の中から1種~2種類含有することが好ましく、1種~3種類含有することがより好ましく、1種~4種類含有することが更に好ましい。
一般式(XIII)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して2%、別の実施形態では4%、さらに別の実施形態では5%、またさらに別の実施形態では7%、またさらに別の実施形態では9%、またさらに別の実施形態では11%、またさらに別の実施形態では13%である。またさらに別の実施形態では14%である。またさらに別の実施形態では16%である。またさらに別の実施形態では20%である。
また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では30%、別の実施形態では25%、更に別の実施形態では20%、また更に別の実施形態では15%、また更に別の実施形態では10%、また更に別の実施形態では5%である。
本発明の液晶組成物が、セルギャップの小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(XIII)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。駆動電圧の小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(XIII)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。また、低温の環境で用いられる液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は一般式(XIII)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。応答速度の速い液晶表示素子に用いられる液晶組成物である場合は、一般式(XIII)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。
一般式(XIII-1)で表される化合物を本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上含有することが好ましく、3質量%以上含有することがさらに好ましく、5質量%以上含有することがさらに好ましく、10質量%以上含有することが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、25質量%以下が好ましく、20質量%以下がより好ましく、15質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、これらの化合物の中から1種~2種類以上含有することが好ましい。
一般式(XIII-2)で表される化合物を本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して5質量%以上含有することが好ましく、6質量%以上含有することがさらに好ましく、8質量%以上含有することがさらに好ましく、10質量%以上含有することが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、25質量%以下が好ましく、20質量%以下がより好ましく、15質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、これらの化合物の中から1種~2種類含有することが好ましい。
一般式(XIII-3)で表される化合物を、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して2質量%以上含有することが好ましく、4質量%以上含有することが更に好ましく、9質量%以上含有することが更に好ましく、11質量%以上含有することが特に好ましい。また、最大に含有できる比率としては、20質量%以下が好ましく、17質量%以下がより好ましく、14質量%以下がさらに好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して実施形態ごとに適宜組み合わせる。例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では1種である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。あるいは、本発明のさらに別の実施形態では3種類である。また、本発明のさらに別の実施形態では4種類である。あるいは、本発明のさらに別の実施形態では5種類である。あるいは、本発明のさらに別の実施形態では6種類以上である。
一般式(XIV)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して3%、別の実施形態では7%、さらに別の実施形態では8%、またさらに別の実施形態では11%、またさらに別の実施形態では12%、またさらに別の実施形態では16%、またさらに別の実施形態では18%である。またさらに別の実施形態では19%である。またさらに別の実施形態では22%である。またさらに別の実施形態では25%である。
また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では40%、別の実施形態では35%、更に別の実施形態では30%、また更に別の実施形態では25%、また更に別の実施形態では20%、また更に別の実施形態では15%である。
本発明の液晶組成物が、駆動電圧の小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(XIV)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。また応答速度の速い液晶表示素子に用いられる液晶組成物である場合は、一般式(XIV)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。
組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から3種類組み合わせることが好ましい。
一般式(XIV-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して2質量%以上であることが好ましく、4質量%以上がより好ましく、7質量%以上がさらに好ましく、10質量%以上がさらに好ましく、18質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を30質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、27質量%以下がさらに好ましく、24質量%以下がより好ましく、21質量%未満が特に好ましい。
一般式(XIV-1-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、3質量%以上がより好ましく、5質量%以上がさらに好ましく、7質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を15質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、13質量%以下がさらに好ましく、11質量%以下がより好ましく、9質量%未満が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して実施形態ごとに適宜組み合わせる。例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では1種である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。あるいは、本発明のさらに別の実施形態では3種類である。また、本発明のさらに別の実施形態では4種類である。あるいは、本発明のさらに別の実施形態では5種類以上である。
一般式(XIV-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して3%、別の実施形態では7%、さらに別の実施形態では8%、またさらに別の実施形態では10%、またさらに別の実施形態では11%、またさらに別の実施形態では12%、またさらに別の実施形態では18%である。またさらに別の実施形態では19%である。またさらに別の実施形態では21%である。またさらに別の実施形態では22%である。
また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では40%、別の実施形態では35%、更に別の実施形態では25%、また更に別の実施形態では20%、また更に別の実施形態では15%、また更に別の実施形態では10%である。
本発明の液晶組成物が、駆動電圧の小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(XIV-2)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。また応答速度の速い液晶表示素子に用いられる液晶組成物である場合は、一般式(XIV-2)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。
一般式(XIV-2-1)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して1質量%以上であることが好ましく、3質量%以上がより好ましく、5質量%以上がさらに好ましく、7質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を15質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、13質量%以下がさらに好ましく、11質量%以下がより好ましく、9質量%未満が特に好ましい。
一般式(XIV-2-2)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して3質量%以上であることが好ましく、6質量%以上がより好ましく、9質量%以上がさらに好ましく、12質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を20質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、17質量%以下がさらに好ましく、15質量%以下がより好ましく、14質量%以下が特に好ましい。
一般式(XIV-2-3)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して5質量%以上であることが好ましく、9質量%以上がより好ましく、12質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を30質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、27質量%未満がさらに好ましく、24質量%以下がより好ましく、20質量%未満が特に好ましい。
組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して実施形態ごとに適宜組み合わせる。例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では1種である。さらに、本発明の別の実施形態では2種類である。あるいは、本発明のさらに別の実施形態では3種類以上である。
一般式(XIV-2-4)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。含有量の下限値は、たとえば、本発明の一つの実施形態では、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して2%、別の実施形態では5%、さらに別の実施形態では8%、またさらに別の実施形態では9%、またさらに別の実施形態では10%、またさらに別の実施形態では18%、またさらに別の実施形態では21%である。またさらに別の実施形態では22%である。またさらに別の実施形態では24%である。
また、含有量の上限値は、例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では35%、別の実施形態では30%、更に別の実施形態では25%、また更に別の実施形態では20%、また更に別の実施形態では15%、また更に別の実施形態では10%である。
本発明の液晶組成物が、駆動電圧の小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(XIV-2-4)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。また応答速度の速い液晶表示素子に用いられる液晶組成物である場合は、一般式(XIV-2-4)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。
一般式(XIV-2-5)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して5質量%以上であることが好ましく、10質量%以上がより好ましく、13質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を25質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、22質量%未満がさらに好ましく、18質量%以下がより好ましく、15質量%未満が特に好ましい。
一般式(XIV-2-6)で表される化合物の含有量は、本発明の液晶組成物の総量に対して5質量%以上であることが好ましく、10質量%以上がより好ましく、15質量%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を25質量%以下にとどめることが好ましく、22質量%以下がさらに好ましく、20質量%以下がより好ましく、17質量%未満が特に好ましい。
Sp201及びSp202はそれぞれ独立して、単結合、炭素原子数1~8のアルキレン基又は-O-(CH2)s-(式中、sは2から7の整数を表し、酸素原子は芳香環に結合するものとする。)を表し、
Z201は-OCH2-、-CH2O-、-COO-、-OCO-、-CF2O-、-OCF2-、-CH2CH2-、-CF2CF2-、-CH=CH-COO-、-CH=CH-OCO-、-COO-CH=CH-、-OCO-CH=CH-、-COO-CH2CH2-、-OCO-CH2CH2-、-CH2CH2-COO-、-CH2CH2-OCO-、-COO-CH2-、-OCO-CH2-、-CH2-COO-、-CH2-OCO-、-CY1=CY2-(式中、Y1及びY2はそれぞれ独立して、フッ素原子又は水素原子を表す。)、-C≡C-又は単結合を表し、
M201は1,4-フェニレン基、トランス-1,4-シクロヘキシレン基又は単結合を表し、式中の全ての1,4-フェニレン基は、任意の水素原子がフッ素原子により置換されていても良い。)で表される二官能モノマーが好ましい。
Sp201及びSp202はそれぞれ独立して、単結合、炭素原子数1~8のアルキレン基又は-O-(CH2)s-を表すが、PSA表示素子においては少なくとも一方が単結合であることが好ましく、共に単結合を表す化合物又は一方が単結合でもう一方が炭素原子数1~8のアルキレン基又は-O-(CH2)s-を表す態様が好ましい。この場合1~4のアルキル基が好ましく、sは1~4が好ましい。
Z201は、-OCH2-、-CH2O-、-COO-、-OCO-、-CF2O-、-OCF2-、-CH2CH2-、-CF2CF2-又は単結合が好ましく、-COO-、-OCO-又は単結合がより好ましく、単結合が特に好ましい。
M201は任意の水素原子がフッ素原子により置換されていても良い1,4-フェニレン基、トランス-1,4-シクロヘキシレン基又は単結合を表すが、1,4-フェニレン基又は単結合が好ましい。Cが単結合以外の環構造を表す場合、Z201は単結合以外の連結基も好ましく、M201が単結合の場合、Z201は単結合が好ましい。
一般式(XX)において、M201が単結合を表し、環構造が二つの環で形成される場合において、次の式(XXa-1)から式(XXa-5)を表すことが好ましく、式(XXa-1)から式(XXa-3)を表すことがより好ましく、式(XXa-1)を表すことが特に好ましい。
これらの骨格を含む重合性化合物は重合後の配向規制力がPSA型液晶表示素子に最適であり、良好な配向状態が得られることから、表示ムラが抑制されるか、又は、全く発生しない。
以上のことから、重合性モノマーとしては、一般式(XX-1)~一般式(XX-4)が特に好ましく、中でも一般式(XX-2)が最も好ましい。
RQは炭素原子数1から22の直鎖アルキル基又は分岐鎖アルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1つ又は2つ以上のCH2基は、酸素原子が直接隣接しないように、-O-、-CH=CH-、-CO-、-OCO-、-COO-、-C≡C-、-CF2O-、-OCF2-で置換されてよいが、炭素原子数1から10の直鎖アルキル基、直鎖アルコキシ基、1つのCH2基が-OCO-又は-COO-に置換された直鎖アルキル基、分岐鎖アルキル基、分岐アルコキシ基、1つのCH2基が-OCO-又は-COO-に置換された分岐鎖アルキル基が好ましく、炭素原子数1から20の直鎖アルキル基、1つのCH2基が-OCO-又は-COO-に置換された直鎖アルキル基、分岐鎖アルキル基、分岐アルコキシ基、1つのCH2基が-OCO-又は-COO-に置換された分岐鎖アルキル基が更に好ましい。MQはトランス-1,4-シクロヘキシレン基、1,4-フェニレン基又は単結合を表すが、トランス-1,4-シクロヘキシレン基又は1,4-フェニレン基が好ましい。
一般式(Q)で表される化合物は、より具体的には、下記の一般式(Q-a)から一般式(Q-d)で表される化合物が好ましい。
本願発明の液晶組成物において、一般式(Q)で表される化合物を1種又は2種を含有することが好ましく、1種から5種含有することが更に好ましく、その含有量は0.001から1質量%であることが好ましく、0.001から0.1質量%が更に好ましく、0.001から0.05質量%が特に好ましい。
カラーフィルターは、例えば、顔料分散法、印刷法、電着法又は、染色法等によって作成することができる。顔料分散法によるカラーフィルターの作成方法を一例に説明すると、カラーフィルター用の硬化性着色組成物を、該透明基板上に塗布し、パターニング処理を施し、そして加熱又は光照射により硬化させる。この工程を、赤、緑、青の3色についてそれぞれ行うことで、カラーフィルター用の画素部を作成することができる。その他、該基板上に、TFT、薄膜ダイオード、金属絶縁体金属比抵抗素子等の能動素子を設けた画素電極を設置してもよい。
前記基板を、透明電極層が内側となるように対向させる。その際、スペーサーを介して、基板の間隔を調整してもよい。このときは、得られる調光層の厚さが1~100μmとなるように調整するのが好ましい。1.5から10μmが更に好ましく、偏光板を使用する場合は、コントラストが最大になるように液晶の屈折率異方性Δnとセル厚dとの積を調整することが好ましい。又、二枚の偏光板がある場合は、各偏光板の偏光軸を調整して視野角やコントラストが良好になるように調整することもできる。更に、視野角を広げるための位相差フィルムも使用することもできる。スペーサーとしては、例えば、ガラス粒子、プラスチック粒子、アルミナ粒子、フォトレジスト材料などからなる柱状スペーサー等が挙げられる。その後、エポキシ系熱硬化性組成物等のシール剤を、液晶注入口を設けた形で該基板にスクリーン印刷し、該基板同士を貼り合わせ、加熱しシール剤を熱硬化させる。
照射時の温度は、本発明の液晶組成物の液晶状態が保持される温度範囲内であることが好ましい。室温に近い温度、即ち、典型的には15~35℃での温度で重合させることが好ましい。紫外線を発生させるランプとしては、メタルハライドランプ、高圧水銀ランプ、超高圧水銀ランプ等を用いることができる。また、照射する紫外線の波長としては、液晶組成物の吸収波長域でない波長領域の紫外線を照射することが好ましく、必要に応じて、紫外線をカットして使用することが好ましい。照射する紫外線の強度は、0.1mW/cm2~100W/cm2が好ましく、2mW/cm2~50W/cm2がより好ましい。照射する紫外線のエネルギー量は、適宜調整することができるが、10mJ/cm2から500J/cm2が好ましく、100mJ/cm2から200J/cm2がより好ましい。紫外線を照射する際に、強度を変化させても良い。紫外線を照射する時間は照射する紫外線強度により適宜選択されるが、10秒から3600秒が好ましく、10秒から600秒がより好ましい。
図1は、互いに対向する二つの基板と、前記基板間に設けられたシール材と、前記シール材に囲まれた封止領域に封入された液晶とを備えている液晶表示素子を示す断面図である。
具体的には、第1基板100上に、TFT層102、画素電極103を設け、その上からパッシベーション膜104及び第1配向膜105を設けたバックプレーンと、第2基板200上に、ブラックマトリックス202、カラーフィルタ203、平坦化膜(オーバーコート層)201、透明電極204を設け、その上から第2配向膜205を設け、前記バックプレーンと対向させたフロントプレーンと、前記基板間に設けられたシール材301と、前記シール材に囲まれた封止領域に封入された液晶層303とを備え、前記シール材301が接する基板面には突起(柱状スペーサー)302,304が設けられている液晶表示素子の具体的態様を示している。
前記第1基板又は前記第2基板は、実質的に透明であれば材質に特に限定はなく、ガラス、セラミックス、プラスチック等を使用することができる。プラスチック基板としてはセルロース、トリアセチルセルロース、ジアセチルセルロース等のセルロース誘導体、ポリシクロオレフィン誘導体、ポリエチレンテレフタレート、ポリエチレンナフタレート等のポリエステル、ポリプロピレン、ポリエチレン等のポリオレフィン、ポリカーボネート、ポリビニルアルコール、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポリ塩化ビニリデン、ポリアミド、ポリイミド、ポリイミドアミド、ポリスチレン、ポリアクリレート、ポリメチルメタクリレート、ポリエーテルサルホン、ポリアリレート、さらにガラス繊維-エポキシ樹脂、ガラス繊維-アクリル樹脂などの無機-有機複合材料などを用いることができる。
なおプラスチック基板を使用する際には、バリア膜を設けることが好ましい。バリア膜の機能は、プラスチック基板が有する透湿性を低下させ、液晶表示素子の電気特性の信頼性を向上することにある。バリア膜としては、それぞれ、透明性が高く水蒸気透過性が小さいものであれば特に限定されず、一般的には酸化ケイ素などの無機材料を用いて蒸着やスパッタリング、ケミカルベーパーデポジション法(CVD法)によって形成した薄膜を使用する。
なお後述の実施例においては、第1基板100又は第2基板200の材質として基板を使用している。
パッシベーション膜104(無機保護膜ともいう)はTFT層を保護するための膜で、通常は窒化膜(SiNx)、酸化膜(SiOx)等を化学的気相成長(CVD)技術等により形成する。
また、第1配向膜105は、液晶を配向させる機能を有する膜であり、通常ポリイミドのような高分子材料が用いられることが多い。塗布液には、高分子材料と溶剤からなる配向剤溶液が使われる。配向膜はシール材との接着力を阻害する可能性があるため、封止領域内にパターン塗布する。塗布にはフレキソ印刷法のような印刷法、インクジェットのような液滴吐出法が用いられる。塗布された配向剤溶液は仮乾燥により溶剤が蒸発した後、ベーキングにより架橋硬化される。この後、配向機能を出すために、配向処理を行う。
配向処理は通常ラビング法にて行われる。前述のように形成された高分子膜上を、レーヨンのような繊維から成るラビング布を用いて一方向にこすることにより液晶配向能が生じる。
また、光配向法を用いることもある。光配向法は、光感受性を有する有機材料を含む配向膜上に偏光を照射することにより配向能を発生させる方法であり、ラビング法による基板の傷や埃の発生が生じない。光配向法における有機材料の例としては二色性染料を含有する材料がある。二色性染料としては、光二色性に起因するワイゲルト効果による分子の配向誘起もしくは異性化反応(例:アゾベンゼン基)、二量化反応(例:シンナモイル基)、光架橋反応(例:ベンゾフェノン基)、あるいは光分解反応(例:ポリイミド基)のような、液晶配向能の起源となる光反応を生じる基(以下、光配向性基と略す)を有するものを用いることができる。塗布された配向剤溶液は仮乾燥により溶剤が蒸発した後、任意の偏向を有する光(偏光)を照射することで、任意の方向に配向能を有する配向膜を得ることができる。
ブラックマトリックス202は、例えば、顔料分散法にて作製する。具体的にはバリア膜201を設けた第2基板200上に、ブラックマトリックス形成用に黒色の着色剤を均一分散させたカラーレジン液を塗布し、着色層を形成する。続いて、着色層をベーキングして硬化する。この上にフォトレジストを塗布し、これをプリベークする。フォトレジストにマスクパターンを通して露光した後に、現像を行って着色層をパターニングする。この後、フォトレジスト層を剥離し、着色層をベーキングしてブラックマトリックス202が完成する。
あるいは、フォトレジスト型の顔料分散液を使用してもよい。この場合は、フォトレジスト型の顔料分散液を塗布し、プリベークしたのち、マスクパターンを通して露光した後に、現像を行って着色層をパターニングする。この後、フォトレジスト層を剥離し、着色層をベーキングしてブラックマトリックス202が完成する。
透明電極204は、前記カラーフィルタ203上に(必要に応じて前記カラーフィルタ203上に表面平坦化のためにオーバーコート層(201)を設け)を設ける。透明電極204は透過率が高い方が好ましく、電気抵抗が小さいほうが好ましい。透明電極204はITOなどの酸化膜をスパッタリング法などによって形成する。
また、前記透明電極204を保護する目的で、透明電極204の上にパッシベーション膜を設ける場合もある。
第2配向膜205は、前述の第1配向膜105と同じものである。
前記柱状スペーサーの形状は特に限定されず、その水平断面を円形、四角形などの多角形など様々な形状にすることができるが、工程時のミスアラインマージンを考慮して、水平断面を円形または正多角形にすることが特に好ましい。また該突起形状は、円錐台または角錐台であることが好ましい。
前記柱状スペーサーの材質は、シール材もしくはシール材に使用する有機溶剤、あるいは液晶に溶解しない材質であれば特に限定されないが、加工及び軽量化の面から合成樹脂(硬化性樹脂)であることが好ましい。一方、前記突起は、フォトリソグラフィによる方法や液滴吐出法により、第一の基板上のシール材が接する面に設けることが可能である。このような理由から、フォトリソグラフィによる方法や液滴吐出法に適した、光硬化性樹脂を使用することが好ましい。
前記フロントプレーンの透明電極204上に、柱状スペーサー形成用の(着色剤を含まない)レジン液を塗布する。続いて、このレジン層402をベーキングして硬化する。この上にフォトレジストを塗布し、これをプリベークする。フォトレジストにマスクパターン401を通して露光した後に、現像を行ってレジン層をパターニングする。この後、フォトレジスト層を剥離し、レジン層をベーキングして柱状スペーサー(図1の302,0304)が完成する。
柱状スペーサーの形成位置はマスクパターンによって所望の位置に決めることができる。従って、液晶表示素子の封止領域内と封止領域外(シール材塗布部分)との両方を同時に作成することができる。また柱状スペーサーは封止領域の品質が低下することがないように、ブラックマトリックスの上に位置するように形成させることが好ましい。このようにフォトリソグラフィ法によって作製された柱状スペーサーのことを、カラムスペーサ又はフォトスペーサと呼ぶことがある。
前記スペーサーの材質は、PVA-スチルバゾ感光性樹脂などのネガ型水溶性樹脂や多官能アクリル系モノマー、アクリル酸共重合体、トリアゾール系開始剤などの混合物が使用される。あるいはポリイミド樹脂に着色剤を分散させたカラーレジンを使う方法もある。本発明においては特に限定はなく、使用する液晶やシール材との相性に従い公知の材質でスペーサーを得ることができる。
シール材の材質は特に限定はなく、エポキシ系やアクリル系の光硬化性、熱硬化性、光熱併用硬化性の樹脂に重合開始剤を添加した硬化性樹脂組成物が使用される。また、透湿性や弾性率、粘度などを制御するために、無機物や有機物よりなるフィラー類を添加することがある。これらフィラー類の形状は特に限定されず、球形、繊維状、無定形などがある。さらに、セルギャップを良好に制御するために単分散径を有する球形や繊維状のギャップ材を混合したり、基板との接着力をより強化するために、基板上突起と絡まりやすい繊維状物質を混合しても良い。このとき使用する繊維状物質の直径はセルギャップの1/5~1/10以下程度が望ましく、繊維状物質の長さはシール塗布幅よりも短いことが望ましい。
また、繊維状物質の材質は所定の形状が得られるものであれば特に限定されず、セルロース、ポリアミド、ポリエステルなどの合成繊維やガラス、炭素などの無機材料を適宜選ぶことが可能である。
前記シール材を塗布したフロントプレーンの閉ループ形状(封止領域)に液晶を滴下する。通常はディスペンサーを使用する。滴下する液晶量は液晶セル容積と一致させるため、柱状スペーサーの高さとシール塗布面積とを掛け合わせた体積と同量を基本とする。しかし、セル貼り合わせ工程における液晶漏れや表示特性の最適化のために、滴下する液晶量を適宜調整することもあれば、液晶滴下位置を分散させることもある。
Tni :ネマチック相-等方性液体相転移温度(℃)
Δn :295Kにおける屈折率異方性(別名:複屈折率)
Δε :295Kおける誘電率異方性
η :295Kにおける粘度(mPa・s)
γ1 :295Kにおける回転粘性(mPa・s)
VHR:周波数60Hz,印加電圧5Vの条件下で313Kにおける電圧保持率(%)
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△ 残像有り許容できないレベル
× 残像有りかなり劣悪
液晶材料の揮発性評価は、真空攪拌脱泡ミキサーの運転状態をストロボスコープで照らしながら観察し、液晶材料の発泡を目視により観察することによって行った。具体的には、容量2.0Lの真空攪拌脱泡ミキサーの専用容器に液晶組成物を0.8kg入れ、4kPaの脱気下、公転速度15S-1、自転速度7.5S-1で真空攪拌脱泡ミキサーを運転し、発泡が始まるまでの時間によって、以下の4段階評価で行った。
◎ 発泡まで3分以上。揮発による装置汚染の可能性が低い。
○ 発泡まで1分以上かつ3分未満。揮発による軽微な装置汚染の懸念あり。
△ 発泡まで30秒以上かつ1分未満。揮発による装置汚染が起きる。
× 発泡まで30秒以内。揮発による重大な装置汚染の懸念がある。
プロセス適合性は、ODFプロセスにおいて、定積計量ポンプを用いて1回に40pLずつ液晶を滴下することを100000回行い、次の「0~200回、201~400回、401~600回、・・・・99801~100000回」の各200回ずつ滴下された液晶量の変化を以下の4段階で評価した。
◎ 変化が極めて小さい(安定的に液晶表示素子を製造できる)
○ 変化が僅かに有るも許容できるレベル
△ 変化が有り許容できないレベル(斑発生により歩留まりが悪化)
× 変化が有りかなり劣悪(液晶漏れや真空気泡が発生)
低温での溶解性評価は、液晶組成物を調製後、1mLのサンプル瓶に液晶組成物を0.5g秤量し、これに温度制御式試験槽の中で、次を1サイクル「-20℃(1時間保持)→昇温(0.2℃/毎分)→0℃(1時間保持)→昇温(0.2℃/毎分)→20℃(1時間保持)→降温(-0.2℃/毎分)→0℃(1時間保持)→降温(-0.2℃/毎分)→-20℃」として温度変化を与え続け、目視にて液晶組成物からの析出物の発生を観察し、以下の4段階評価を行った。
◎ 600時間以上析出物が観察されなかった。
○ 300時間以上析出物が観察されなかった。
△ 150時間以内に析出物が観察された。
× 75時間以内に析出物が観察された。
下記に示す組成物を調製した。実施例1の組成物の物性を表1に示す。
前記一般式(i)で表される化合物を含有しない、下記に示す組成物を調製した。比較例1の組成物の物性を表2に示す。
前記一般式(ii)で表される化合物を含有しない、下記に示す組成物を調製した。比較例2の組成物の物性を表3に示す。
下記に示す組成物を調製した。実施例2の組成物の物性を表4に示す。
下記に示す組成物を調製した。実施例3の組成物の物性を表5に示す。
下記に示す組成物を調製した。実施例4の組成物の物性を表6に示す。
下記に示す組成物を調製した。実施例5の組成物の物性を表7に示す。
実施例1に記載した液晶組成物を用い、図1及び図2に示す構造のIPS型の液晶表示装置を作成した。この液晶表示装置は優れた表示特性(表8参照)を有し、長期にわたり安定な表示特性を保った。
102 TFT層
103 画素電極
104 パッシベーション膜
105 第1配向膜
200 第2基板
201 平坦化膜(オーバーコート層)
202 ブラックマトリックス
203 カラーフィルタ
204 透明電極
205 第2配向膜
301 シール材
302 突起(柱状スペーサー)
303 液晶層
304 突起(柱状スペーサー)
401 マスクパターン
402 レジン層
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- 前記一般式(i)におけるXi1~Xi6のうち1個がフッ素原子である請求項1に記載の組成物。
- 前記一般式(ii)におけるXii1~Xii4のうち1個がフッ素原子である請求項1に記載の組成物。
- 前記一般式(i)で表される化合物の含有量が3質量%以上であり、前記一般式(ii)で表される化合物の含有量が3質量%以上である請求項1に記載の組成物。
- 下記一般式(L)で表される化合物を含有する請求項1に記載の組成物。
OLは0、1、2又は3を表し、
BL1、BL2及びBL3はそれぞれ独立して
(a) 1,4-シクロヘキシレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH2-又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH2-は-O-に置き換えられてもよい。)及び
(b) 1,4-フェニレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられてもよい。)
からなる群より選ばれる基を表し、上記の基(a)、基(b)はそれぞれ独立してシアノ基、フッ素原子又は塩素原子で置換されていても良く、
LL1及びLL2はそれぞれ独立して単結合、-CH2CH2-、-(CH2)4-、-OCH2-、-CH2O-、-COO-、-OCO-、-OCF2-、-CF2O-、-CH=N-N=CH-、-CH=CH-、-CF=CF-又は-C≡C-を表し、
OLが2又は3であってLL2が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、OLが2又は3であってBL3が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良いが、ただし、一般式(i)で表される化合物及び一般式(ii)で表される化合物を除く。) - 下記一般式(M)で表される化合物を含有する請求項1に記載の組成物。
PMは、0、1、2、3又は4を表し、
CM1及びCM2はそれぞれ独立して、
(d) 1,4-シクロヘキシレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH2-又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH2-は-O-又は-S-に置き換えられてもよい。)及び
(e) 1,4-フェニレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられてもよい。)
からなる群より選ばれる基を表し、上記の基(d)、基(e)はそれぞれ独立してシアノ基、フッ素原子又は塩素原子で置換されていても良く、
KM1及びKM2はそれぞれ独立して単結合、-CH2CH2-、-(CH2)4-、-OCH2-、-CH2O-、-OCF2-、-CF2O-、-COO-、-OCO-又は-C≡C-を表し、
PMが2、3又は4であってKM1が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、PMが2、3又は4であってCM2が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、
XM1及びXM3はそれぞれ独立して水素原子、塩素原子又はフッ素原子を表し、
XM2は、水素原子、フッ素原子、塩素原子、シアノ基、トリフルオロメチル基、フルオロメトキシ基、ジフルオロメトキシ基、トリフルオロメトキシ基又は2,2,2-トリフルオロエチル基を表す。ただし、一般式(i)で表される化合物及び一般式(ii)で表される化合物を除く。) - 請求項1に記載の組成物を使用した液晶表示素子。
- 請求項1に記載の組成物を使用したIPS素子。
- 請求項1に記載の組成物を使用したFFS素子。
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