WO2018173778A1 - 液晶組成物、液晶硬化フィルム及びその製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a liquid crystal composition, a liquid crystal cured film, and a method for producing the same.
- a film having a liquid crystal cured layer obtained by curing a film of a liquid crystal composition containing a liquid crystal compound has been known.
- the molecules of the liquid crystalline compound are uniformly oriented, and the tilt angle formed by the molecules of the liquid crystalline compound with respect to the layer plane is constant in the thickness direction.
- the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystalline compound is continuously different in the thickness direction of the liquid crystal cured layer.
- the tilt angle is usually smaller as it is closer to one side of the liquid crystal cured layer, and the tilt angle is larger as it is closer to the other side. Therefore, a liquid crystal cured layer in which the tilt angles of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound are discontinuously different in the thickness direction has not been known conventionally.
- the liquid crystal cured layer is expected to be used in optical applications such as viewing angle compensation films for liquid crystal display devices.
- optical applications such as viewing angle compensation films for liquid crystal display devices.
- development of a liquid crystal cured layer having a structure different from the conventional one is required.
- the present invention was devised in view of the above problems, and a liquid crystal composition capable of obtaining a liquid crystal cured layer in which the tilt angle of molecules of a liquid crystal compound is discontinuously different in the thickness direction and alignment defects are suppressed.
- the present inventors diligently studied to solve the above problems. As a result, the present inventors have disclosed a liquid crystalline compound capable of developing reverse wavelength dispersive birefringence, a (meth) acrylate compound satisfying a predetermined relationship in molecular weight and ⁇ electron number, and a predetermined amount containing a fluorine atom. It has been found that a liquid crystal composition in combination with a surfactant can solve the above-mentioned problems. Based on such knowledge, the present inventors have completed the present invention. That is, the present invention includes the following.
- a liquid crystal compound capable of expressing birefringence with reverse wavelength dispersion, a (meth) acrylic acid ester compound other than the liquid crystal compound, and a surfactant containing a fluorine atom The ratio Mw / Np between the molecular weight Mw of the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound and the ⁇ electron number Np is 17 or more and 70 or less,
- the liquid-crystal composition whose quantity of the said surfactant with respect to a total of 100 weight part of the said liquid crystalline compound and the said (meth) acrylic acid ester compound is 0.11 weight part or more and 0.29 weight part or less.
- a liquid crystal cured film comprising a liquid crystal cured layer formed of a cured product of a liquid crystal composition containing a liquid crystal compound,
- the liquid crystal cured layer includes a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer in this order, including the liquid crystalline compound in which the alignment state may be fixed,
- a first tilt angle formed by molecules of the liquid crystalline compound contained in the first layer with respect to a layer plane is constant in the first layer;
- a second tilt angle formed by molecules of the liquid crystalline compound contained in the second layer with respect to a layer plane is constant in the second layer;
- the second tilt angle is discontinuously different from the first tilt angle,
- a third tilt angle formed by the molecules of the liquid crystalline compound contained in the third layer with respect to the layer plane is constant in the third layer, and
- the cured liquid crystal film wherein the third tilt angle is discontinuously different from the first tilt angle and the second tilt angle.
- the ratio of the thickness of the first layer to the total thickness of 100% of the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer is 14% or more and 66% or less
- the ratio of the thickness of the second layer to the total thickness of 100% of the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer is 1% or more and 80% or less
- the liquid crystal according to [5] or [6] wherein the ratio of the thickness of the third layer to the total thickness of 100% of the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer is 6% or more and 33% or less. Cured film.
- the first tilt angle is not less than 0 ° and not more than 20 °
- the second tilt angle is not less than 20 ° and not more than 70 °
- the liquid crystal composition capable of obtaining a liquid crystal cured layer in which the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound is discontinuously different in the thickness direction and the alignment defect is suppressed;
- the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound is A liquid crystal cured film having a liquid crystal cured layer that is discontinuously different in the thickness direction and suppressed in alignment defects; and a liquid crystal in which the tilt angle of molecules of the liquid crystal compound is discontinuously different in the thickness direction and alignment defects are suppressed.
- the manufacturing method of the liquid crystal cured film provided with the cured layer can be provided.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a cross section of a cured liquid crystal film according to an embodiment of the present invention, taken along a plane parallel to the thickness direction.
- FIG. 2 is a photograph of a cross section of the liquid crystal cured layer observed with a polarizing microscope in Example 8 of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each part of FIG.
- polarizing plate and the term “wave plate” include flexible films and sheets such as resin films, unless otherwise specified.
- a resin having a positive intrinsic birefringence value means a resin in which the refractive index in the stretching direction is larger than the refractive index in the direction perpendicular thereto.
- the resin having a negative intrinsic birefringence value means a resin having a refractive index in the stretching direction that is smaller than a refractive index in a direction perpendicular thereto.
- the intrinsic birefringence value can be calculated from the dielectric constant distribution.
- the retardation of a certain layer represents in-plane retardation Re unless otherwise specified.
- nx represents a refractive index in a direction (in-plane direction) perpendicular to the thickness direction of the layer and giving the maximum refractive index.
- ny represents the refractive index in the in-plane direction of the layer and perpendicular to the nx direction.
- d represents the thickness of the layer.
- the retardation measurement wavelength is 590 nm unless otherwise specified.
- the direction of the slow axis of a certain layer means the direction of the slow axis in the in-plane direction unless otherwise specified.
- the range is within a range that does not impair the effect of the present invention, for example, ⁇ 5 °, preferably ⁇ 3 °, more preferably ⁇ 1.
- An error within the range of ° may be included.
- (meth) acrylic acid is a term encompassing “acrylic acid”, “methacrylic acid”, and combinations thereof
- (meth) acryloyl group It is a term encompassing “acryloyl group”, “methacryloyl group” and combinations thereof.
- the tilt angle of a liquid crystal compound molecule contained in a layer represents an angle formed by the liquid crystal compound molecule with respect to the layer plane. This tilt angle corresponds to the maximum angle among the angles formed by the direction of the maximum refractive index with the layer plane in the refractive index ellipsoid of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound.
- the liquid crystal composition of the present invention comprises a liquid crystal compound capable of developing reverse wavelength dispersive birefringence, a (meth) acrylic acid ester compound other than the liquid crystal compound, a surfactant containing a fluorine atom in the molecule, including.
- a liquid crystal compound capable of developing reverse wavelength dispersive birefringence may be referred to as “reverse disperse liquid crystal compound” as appropriate.
- a surfactant containing a fluorine atom in the molecule is sometimes referred to as “fluorine-based surfactant” as appropriate.
- the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound is a compound having liquid crystallinity, and is usually a compound that can exhibit a liquid crystal phase when the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound is aligned.
- the reverse dispersion liquid crystal compound is a liquid crystal compound that can exhibit reverse wavelength dispersion birefringence.
- the liquid crystalline compound capable of exhibiting reverse wavelength dispersive birefringence means that when a liquid crystal compound layer is formed and the liquid crystal compound is aligned in the layer, the reverse wavelength dispersive birefringence is exhibited. It refers to a liquid crystal compound that develops. Normally, when a liquid crystal compound is homogeneously aligned, the liquid crystal compound exhibits reverse wavelength dispersive birefringence by investigating whether the liquid crystal compound layer exhibits reverse wavelength dispersive birefringence. You can check if you want to.
- the liquid crystal compound is homogeneously aligned means that a layer containing the liquid crystal compound is formed, and the major axis direction of the mesogenic skeleton of the molecule of the liquid crystal compound in the layer is parallel to the plane of the layer. Alignment in one direction.
- the liquid crystalline compound includes a plurality of types of mesogenic skeletons having different alignment directions, the direction in which the longest type of mesogen is aligned is the alignment direction.
- the reverse wavelength dispersive birefringence refers to birefringence in which birefringence ⁇ n (450) at a wavelength of 450 nm and birefringence ⁇ n (550) at a wavelength of 550 nm satisfy the following formula (N1).
- Such a liquid crystalline compound capable of exhibiting reverse wavelength dispersive birefringence can usually exhibit greater birefringence as the measurement wavelength is longer.
- the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound may be a compound containing a main chain mesogen and a side chain mesogen bonded to the main chain mesogen in the molecule of the reverse dispersion liquid crystal compound.
- the side chain mesogen can be aligned in a direction different from the main chain mesogen in a state where the reverse dispersion liquid crystal compound is aligned. Therefore, in the layer of the reverse dispersion liquid crystal compound thus aligned, the main chain mesogen and the side chain mesogen can be aligned in different directions.
- the birefringence of the layer is expressed as a difference between the refractive index corresponding to the main chain mesogen and the refractive index corresponding to the side chain mesogen, and as a result, reverse wavelength dispersive birefringence can be expressed.
- the three-dimensional shape of a compound having a main chain mesogen and a side chain mesogen is a specific shape different from the three-dimensional shape of a general forward-dispersed liquid crystal compound. Since the reverse-dispersed liquid crystalline compound has such a specific three-dimensional shape, generally, the liquid crystal composition containing the reverse-dispersed liquid crystalline compound exhibits different properties from the liquid crystal composition containing only the forward-dispersed liquid crystalline compound. There is.
- the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound preferably has polymerizability. Therefore, it is preferable that the molecule of the reverse dispersion liquid crystal compound includes a polymerizable group such as an acryloyl group, a methacryloyl group, and an epoxy group.
- the inversely dispersed liquid crystalline compound having polymerizability can be polymerized in a state of exhibiting a liquid crystal phase, and can be a polymer while maintaining the molecular alignment state in the liquid crystal phase. Therefore, it is possible to fix the orientation state of the inversely dispersed liquid crystalline compound in the liquid crystal cured layer or to increase the degree of polymerization of the liquid crystalline compound to increase the mechanical strength of the liquid crystal cured layer.
- the molecular weight of the reverse dispersion liquid crystal compound is preferably 300 or more, more preferably 500 or more, particularly preferably 800 or more, preferably 2000 or less, more preferably 1700 or less, and particularly preferably 1500 or less.
- the refractive index anisotropy ⁇ n of the reverse dispersion liquid crystal compound at a measurement wavelength of 590 nm is preferably 0.01 or more, more preferably 0.03 or more, preferably 0.15 or less, more preferably 0.10 or less. is there.
- a reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound having a refractive index anisotropy ⁇ n in such a range a liquid crystal cured layer having a liquid crystal compound with a tilt angle that varies discontinuously in the thickness direction and few alignment defects can be obtained. Can be easily obtained.
- a reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound having a refractive index anisotropy ⁇ n in such a range it is easy to obtain a liquid crystal cured layer having high reverse wavelength dispersion.
- the refractive index anisotropy of the liquid crystal compound can be measured, for example, by the following method.
- a liquid crystal compound film is prepared, and the liquid crystal compound contained in the film is homogeneously aligned. Thereafter, the retardation of the film is measured.
- the refractive index anisotropy of the liquid crystalline compound can be determined from “(in-plane retardation of film) ⁇ (film thickness)”. At this time, in order to facilitate the measurement of the retardation and the optical thickness, the film of the homogeneously aligned liquid crystal compound may be cured.
- reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound one kind may be used alone, or two or more kinds may be used in combination at any ratio.
- Examples of the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound include compounds represented by the following formula (Ia).
- the compound represented by the formula (Ia) may be referred to as “compound (Ia)” as appropriate.
- a 1a represents an aromatic carbon atom having at least one aromatic ring selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and an aromatic heterocyclic ring and having an organic group having 1 to 67 carbon atoms as a substituent.
- a phenylene group substituted with a selected group a benzothiazol-4,7-diyl group substituted with a 1-benzofuran-2-yl group; substituted with a 5- (2-butyl) -1-benzofuran-2-yl group Benzothiazole-4,7-diyl group; a benzothiazole-4,7-diyl group substituted with a 4,6-dimethyl-1-benzofuran-2-yl group; 6-methyl-1-benzofuran-2- A benzothiazole-4,7-diyl group substituted with an yl group; a benzothiazole-4,7-diyl group substituted with a 4,6,7-trimethyl-1-benzo
- Y 1a to Y 8a are each independently a chemical single bond, —O—, —S—, —O—C ( ⁇ O) —, —C ( ⁇ O) —.
- R 1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
- G 1a and G 2a each independently represent a divalent aliphatic group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, which may have a substituent.
- the aliphatic group includes one or more —O—, —S—, —O—C ( ⁇ O) —, —C ( ⁇ O) —O—, —O—C per aliphatic group.
- ( ⁇ O) —O—, —NR 2 —C ( ⁇ O) —, —C ( ⁇ O) —NR 2 —, —NR 2 —, or —C ( ⁇ O) — may be present. Good. However, the case where two or more of —O— or —S— are adjacent to each other is excluded.
- R 2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
- Z 1a and Z 2a each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms which may be substituted with a halogen atom.
- a 2a and A 3a each independently represents a C 3-30 divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group which may have a substituent.
- a 4a and A 5a each independently represent a divalent aromatic group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, which may have a substituent.
- k and l each independently represents 0 or 1.
- the main chain mesogen 1a and the side chain mesogen 1b cross each other.
- the main chain mesogen 1a and the side chain mesogen 1b can be combined into one mesogen, in the present invention, they are divided into two mesogens.
- the refractive index in the major axis direction of the main chain mesogen 1a is n1
- the refractive index in the major axis direction of the side chain mesogen 1b is n2.
- the absolute value and the wavelength dispersion of the refractive index n1 usually depend on the molecular structure of the main chain mesogen 1a.
- the absolute value and wavelength dispersion of the refractive index n2 usually depend on the molecular structure of the side chain mesogen 1b.
- the refractive indexes n1 and n2 here represent the refractive index as a rotating body. ing.
- the absolute value of the refractive index n1 is larger than the absolute value of the refractive index n2 due to the molecular structure of the main chain mesogen 1a and the side chain mesogen 1b. Furthermore, the refractive indexes n1 and n2 usually show forward wavelength dispersion.
- the forward wavelength dispersive refractive index represents a refractive index in which the absolute value of the refractive index decreases as the measurement wavelength increases.
- the refractive index n1 of the main chain mesogen 1a exhibits a small degree of forward wavelength dispersion. Therefore, the refractive index n1 measured at the long wavelength is smaller than the refractive index n1 measured at the short wavelength, but the difference between them is small.
- the refractive index n2 of the side chain mesogen 1b exhibits a large degree of forward wavelength dispersion. Therefore, the refractive index n2 measured at the long wavelength is smaller than the refractive index n2 measured at the short wavelength, and the difference between them is large. Therefore, when the measurement wavelength is short, the difference ⁇ n between the refractive index n1 and the refractive index n2 is small, and when the measurement wavelength is long, the difference ⁇ n between the refractive index n1 and the refractive index n2 is large. In this manner, the reverse wavelength dispersive birefringence can be expressed from the main chain mesogen 1a and the side chain mesogen 1b.
- Y 1 to Y 8 are each independently a chemical single bond, —O—, —S—, —O—C ( ⁇ O) —, —C ( ⁇ O) —.
- R 1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
- alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms of R 1 include methyl group, ethyl group, n-propyl group, isopropyl group, n-butyl group, sec-butyl group, t-butyl group, n-pentyl group, An n-hexyl group may be mentioned.
- R 1 is preferably a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- Y 1 to Y 8 are each independently a chemical single bond, —O—, —O—C ( ⁇ O) —, —C ( ⁇ O) —O—, or , —O—C ( ⁇ O) —O— is preferable.
- G 1 and G 2 each independently represent a divalent aliphatic group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, which may have a substituent.
- the divalent aliphatic group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms include a divalent aliphatic group having a chain structure such as an alkylene group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and an alkenylene group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms; And divalent aliphatic groups such as a cycloalkanediyl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkenediyl group having 4 to 20 carbon atoms, and a divalent alicyclic fused ring group having 10 to 30 carbon atoms.
- Examples of the substituent for the divalent aliphatic group represented by G 1 and G 2 include halogen atoms such as fluorine atom, chlorine atom, bromine atom and iodine atom; methoxy group, ethoxy group, n-propoxy group, isopropoxy group
- halogen atoms such as fluorine atom, chlorine atom, bromine atom and iodine atom
- methoxy group, ethoxy group, n-propoxy group isopropoxy group
- An alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms such as an n-butoxy group, a sec-butoxy group, a t-butoxy group, an n-pentyloxy group and an n-hexyloxy group.
- a fluorine atom, a methoxy group, and an ethoxy group are preferable.
- the aliphatic group includes one or more —O—, —S—, —O—C ( ⁇ O) —, —C ( ⁇ O) —O—, —O—C per aliphatic group.
- ( ⁇ O) —O—, —NR 2 —C ( ⁇ O) —, —C ( ⁇ O) —NR 2 —, —NR 2 —, or —C ( ⁇ O) — may be present. Good. However, the case where two or more of —O— or —S— are adjacent to each other is excluded.
- R 2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and is preferably a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.
- the group intervening in the aliphatic group is preferably —O—, —O—C ( ⁇ O) —, —C ( ⁇ O) —O—, —C ( ⁇ O) —.
- G 1 and G 2 are each independently an alkylene group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenylene group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, or the like from the viewpoint of better expressing the desired effect of the present invention.
- a divalent aliphatic group having a chain structure is preferable.
- Z 1 and Z 2 each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms which may be substituted with a halogen atom.
- the alkenyl group preferably has 2 to 6 carbon atoms.
- Examples of the halogen atom that is a substituent of the alkenyl group of Z 1 and Z 2 include a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, and the like, and a chlorine atom is preferable.
- alkenyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms of Z 1 and Z 2 include CH 2 ⁇ CH—, CH 2 ⁇ C (CH 3 ) —, CH 2 ⁇ CH—CH 2 —, CH 3 —CH ⁇ .
- Z 1 and Z 2 are each independently CH 2 ⁇ CH—, CH 2 ⁇ C (CH 3 ) —, CH 2 ⁇ C (Cl) —, CH 2 ⁇ CH—CH 2 —, CH 2 ⁇ C (CH 3 ) —CH 2 —, or CH 2 ⁇ C (CH 3 ) —CH 2 —CH 2 — is preferred, and CH 2 ⁇ CH—, CH 2 ⁇ C (CH 3 ) — or CH 2 ⁇ C (Cl) — is more preferred, and CH 2 ⁇ CH— is particularly preferred.
- a x represents an organic group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms having at least one aromatic ring selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and an aromatic heterocyclic ring.
- “Aromatic ring” means a cyclic structure having a broad sense of aromaticity according to the Huckle rule, that is, a cyclic conjugated structure having (4n + 2) ⁇ electrons, and sulfur, oxygen, typified by thiophene, furan, benzothiazole, etc. It means a cyclic structure in which a lone electron pair of a hetero atom such as nitrogen is involved in the ⁇ -electron system and exhibits aromaticity.
- the organic group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms and having at least one aromatic ring selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and an aromatic heterocyclic ring of A x may have a plurality of aromatic rings. And having both an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and an aromatic heterocycle.
- aromatic hydrocarbon ring examples include a benzene ring, a naphthalene ring, and an anthracene ring.
- aromatic heterocyclic ring examples include monocyclic aromatic heterocyclic rings such as a pyrrole ring, a furan ring, a thiophene ring, a pyridine ring, a pyridazine ring, a pyrimidine ring, a pyrazine ring, a pyrazole ring, an imidazole ring, an oxazole ring, and a thiazole ring; Benzothiazole ring, benzoxazole ring, quinoline ring, phthalazine ring, benzimidazole ring, benzopyrazole ring, benzofuran ring, benzothiophene ring, thiazolopyridine ring, oxazolopyridine ring, thiazolopyrazine ring,
- the aromatic ring of A x may have a substituent.
- substituents include halogen atoms such as fluorine atom and chlorine atom; cyano group; alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms such as methyl group, ethyl group and propyl group; and carbon number 2 such as vinyl group and allyl group.
- R 5 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, or a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms
- R 6 is a carbon atom as in R 4 described later. It represents an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a 4-methylphenyl group.
- the aromatic ring within A x may have a plurality of identical or different substituents, bonded two adjacent substituents together may form a ring.
- the ring formed may be a monocycle, a condensed polycycle, an unsaturated ring, or a saturated ring.
- the “carbon number” of the organic group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms in A x means the total number of carbon atoms in the whole organic group not including the carbon atom of the substituent (the same applies to A y described later). .
- Examples of the organic group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms and having at least one aromatic ring selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and an aromatic heterocycle of A x include an aromatic hydrocarbon ring group; A heterocyclic group; a group containing a combination of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and a heterocyclic ring; an alkyl group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms and having at least one aromatic ring selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and an aromatic heterocyclic ring An alkenyl group having 4 to 30 carbon atoms having at least one aromatic ring selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and an aromatic heterocyclic ring; selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and an aromatic heterocyclic ring And an alkynyl group having 4 to 30 carbon atoms having at least one aromatic ring.
- Ax is not limited to the following.
- “-” represents a bond extending from any position of the ring (the same applies hereinafter).
- E represents NR 6a , an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom.
- R 6a represents a hydrogen atom; or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms such as a methyl group, an ethyl group, or a propyl group.
- X and Y each independently represent NR 7 , oxygen atom, sulfur atom, —SO— or —SO 2 — (provided that oxygen atom, sulfur atom, —SO—, —SO 2) 2- except when adjacent to each other.)
- R 7 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms such as a methyl group, an ethyl group, or a propyl group, as in the case of R 6a .
- X 1 represents —CH 2 —, —NR c —, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, —SO— or —SO 2 —
- E 1 represents —NR c —, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom Represents.
- R c represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms such as a methyl group, an ethyl group, or a propyl group. (However, in each formula, oxygen atom, sulfur atom, —SO—, and —SO 2 — are not adjacent to each other.)] (3) A group containing a combination of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and a heterocyclic ring
- X and Y each independently represent the same meaning as described above.
- Z represents NR 7 , an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, —SO—, or —SO 2.
- - represents oxygen atom, sulfur atom, -SO-, -SO 2- are adjacent to each other.
- an aromatic hydrocarbon ring group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms an aromatic heterocyclic group having 4 to 30 carbon atoms, or a combination of 4 to 30 carbon atoms including a combination of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and a heterocyclic ring.
- 30 groups are preferred, and any of the groups shown below is more preferred.
- a x is more preferably any of the groups shown below.
- Ring within A x may have a substituent.
- substituents include halogen atoms such as fluorine atom and chlorine atom; cyano group; alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms such as methyl group, ethyl group and propyl group; and carbon number 2 such as vinyl group and allyl group.
- substituent a halogen atom, a cyano group, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and an alkoxy having 1
- the ring of A x may have a plurality of the same or different substituents, and two adjacent substituents may be bonded together to form a ring.
- the ring formed may be a single ring or a condensed polycycle.
- the “carbon number” of the organic group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms in A x means the total number of carbon atoms in the whole organic group not including the carbon atom of the substituent (the same applies to A y described later).
- a y is a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, A cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, an alkynyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, —C ( ⁇ O) —R 3 , —SO 2
- R 3 has an optionally substituted alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, and a substituent. Or a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms or an aromatic hydrocarbon ring group having 5 to 12 carbon atoms.
- R 4 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a 4-methylphenyl group.
- R 9 is an optionally substituted alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, and an optionally substituted carbon. It represents a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms or an aromatic group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent.
- alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms alkyl group substituents to 1 carbon atoms which may have a 20, for example, a methyl group, an ethyl group, n- propyl group, an isopropyl radical, n -Butyl group, isobutyl group, 1-methylpentyl group, 1-ethylpentyl group, sec-butyl group, t-butyl group, n-pentyl group, isopentyl group, neopentyl group, n-hexyl group, isohexyl group, n -Heptyl, n-octyl, n-nonyl, n-decyl, n-undecyl, n-dodecyl, n-tridecyl, n-tetradecyl, n-pentadecyl, n-hexadecyl
- the alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms alkenyl group substituents to 2 carbon atoms which may have a 20, for example, vinyl group, propenyl group, isopropenyl group, butenyl group, isobutenyl group Pentenyl group, hexenyl group, heptenyl group, octenyl group, decenyl group, undecenyl group, dodecenyl group, tridecenyl group, tetradecenyl group, pentadecenyl group, hexadecenyl group, heptadecenyl group, octadecenyl group, nonadecenyl group, icocenyl group.
- the carbon number of the alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent is preferably 2 to 12.
- the cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms a cycloalkyl group which has 1-3 carbon atoms which may 12 have a substituent, for example, cyclopropyl group, cyclobutyl group, cyclopentyl group, cyclohexyl group, A cyclooctyl group is mentioned.
- alkynyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms alkynyl group substituents to 2 carbon atoms which may have a 20, for example, ethynyl group, propynyl group, 2-propynyl group (propargyl group), Butynyl, 2-butynyl, 3-butynyl, pentynyl, 2-pentynyl, hexynyl, 5-hexynyl, heptynyl, octynyl, 2-octynyl, nonanyl, decanyl, 7-decanyl Is mentioned.
- Examples of the substituent of the alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms that may have a substituent and the alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms that may have a substituent of A y include, for example, a fluorine atom Halogen atom such as chlorine atom; cyano group; substituted amino group such as dimethylamino group; alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms such as methoxy group, ethoxy group, isopropoxy group, butoxy group; methoxymethoxy group, methoxyethoxy group An alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms substituted by an alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as nitro group; an aryl group such as phenyl group or naphthyl group; a carbon number such as cyclopropyl group, cyclopentyl group, cyclohexyl group, etc.
- a fluorine atom Halogen atom such as chlorine atom
- a fluoroalkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms in which at least one is substituted with a fluorine atom, such as a group, —CH 2 CF 3 ; benzofuryl group; benzopyranyl group; benzodioxolyl group; benzodioxanyl group; ( O)
- R 7a and R 10 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, or a 6 to 12 carbon atoms.
- R 8a represents an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a 4-methylphenyl group, like R 4 above.
- Examples of the substituent of the cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms which may have a substituent of A y include, for example, a halogen atom such as a fluorine atom and a chlorine atom; a cyano group; a substituted amino group such as a dimethylamino group Groups: alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms such as methyl, ethyl, and propyl groups; alkoxy groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms such as methoxy, ethoxy, and isopropoxy groups; nitro groups; phenyl groups, naphthyl groups, and the like A cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms such as a cyclopropyl group, a cyclopentyl group, and a cyclohexyl group; —C ( ⁇ O) —R 7a ; —C ( ⁇ O) —OR 7a ; —SO 2 R 8a A hydroxy
- Examples of the substituent of the alkynyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms that may have a substituent of A y include, for example, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms that may have a substituent, and a substituent. Examples thereof include the same substituents as those of the alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a group.
- R 3 may have a C 1-20 alkyl group which may have a substituent, or may have a substituent. It represents a good alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, or an aromatic hydrocarbon ring group having 5 to 12 carbon atoms. Specific examples thereof include the alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, the alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, and a substituent of the above Ay.
- cycloalkyl group which has carbon atoms 3 be ⁇ 12 have a group; and, same as the number of carbons of the aromatic hydrocarbon ring group described in the a x is given as an example of from 5 to 12 Is mentioned.
- R 4 is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a 4-methylphenyl group To express.
- Specific examples of the alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and the alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms in R 4 include the alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and the alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms in the above Ay . The same thing as an example is mentioned.
- R 9 has an optionally substituted alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and a substituent.
- Examples of the organic group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms and having at least one aromatic ring selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and an aromatic heterocyclic ring for A y are the same as those described above for A x. Can be mentioned.
- a hydrogen atom an optionally substituted alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, and a substituent
- a y includes a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, and a substituent.
- a hydrogen ring group, an optionally substituted aromatic heterocyclic group having 3 to 9 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring and a combination of heterocyclic rings and 3 to 3 carbon atoms The group represented by the group 9, —C ( ⁇ O) —R 3 , —SO 2 —R 4 is more preferable.
- R 3 and R 4 represent the same meaning as described above.
- an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent an alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, and an optionally substituted carbon
- substituent of the alkynyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms include a halogen atom, a cyano group, an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms substituted with an alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, phenyl Group, cyclohexyl group, C2-C12 cyclic ether group, C6-C14 aryloxy group, hydroxyl group, benzodioxanyl group, phenylsulfonyl group, 4-methylphenylsulfonyl group, benzoyl group, -SR 10 Is preferred.
- R 10 represents the same meaning as described above.
- a y has a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, an aromatic hydrocarbon ring group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, and a substituent.
- substituent for the group having 3 to 9 carbon atoms which may include an aromatic heterocyclic group having 3 to 9 carbon atoms, and a combination of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and a heterocyclic ring which may have a substituent, include fluorine An atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and a cyano group are preferable.
- a x and A y may be combined to form a ring.
- a ring examples include an unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 4 to 30 carbon atoms and an unsaturated carbocyclic ring having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, which may have a substituent.
- the unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 4 to 30 carbon atoms and the unsaturated carbocyclic ring having 6 to 30 carbon atoms are not particularly limited, and may or may not have aromaticity.
- Examples of the ring formed by combining A x and A y include the rings shown below.
- the ring shown below is the one in the formula (I).
- the total number of ⁇ electrons contained in A x and A y is preferably 4 or more, more preferably 6 or more, preferably 24 or less, more preferably from the viewpoint of better expressing the desired effect of the present invention. 20 or less, particularly preferably 18 or less.
- a x and A y include the following combination ( ⁇ ) and combination ( ⁇ ).
- a x is a group containing 4 to 30 carbon atoms, an aromatic hydrocarbon ring group, an aromatic heterocyclic group, or a combination of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and a heterocyclic ring
- a y is a hydrogen atom
- a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms (a halogen atom, a cyano group, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms) as a substituent
- An aromatic hydrocarbon ring group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms which may have (halogen atom, alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cyano group) as a substituent
- optionally having an aromatic heterocyclic group having 3 to 9 carbon atoms (a halogen
- 3 to 9 carbon atoms often containing a combination of aromatic hydrocarbon rings and heterocyclic rings A group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, an alkenyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- An alkynyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, and the substituent is a halogen atom, a cyano group, an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms substituted with an alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms Group, phenyl group, cyclohexyl group, cyclic ether group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms, aryloxy group having 6 to 14 carbon atoms, hydroxyl group, benzodioxanyl group, benzenesulfonyl group, benzoyl group and —SR 10 A combination.
- R 10 represents the same meaning as described above.
- a x and A y include the following combination ( ⁇ ).
- a x is any of the groups having the following structure, and A y is a hydrogen atom, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, (a halogen atom, a cyano group, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, carbon An aromatic hydrocarbon ring group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms which may have a substituent having an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms) (halogen atom, 1 to An aromatic heterocyclic group having 3 to 9 carbon atoms which may have a substituent such as an alkyl group having 6 alkyl groups, an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a cyano group) (halogen atom, alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms) Group, an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a cyano group)
- It may have an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or a substituent.
- R 10 represents the same meaning as described above.
- a particularly preferred combination of A x and A y includes the following combination ( ⁇ ).
- a x is any of the groups having the following structure, and A y is a hydrogen atom, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, a (halogen atom, a cyano group, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, carbon An aromatic hydrocarbon ring group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms which may have a substituent having an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms) (halogen atom, 1 to An aromatic heterocyclic group having 3 to 9 carbon atoms which may have a substituent such as an alkyl group having 6 alkyl groups, an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a cyano group) (halogen atom, alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms) Group, an al
- It may have an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or a substituent.
- X represents the same meaning as described above.
- R 10 represents the same meaning as described above.
- a 1 represents a trivalent aromatic group which may have a substituent.
- the trivalent aromatic group may be a trivalent carbocyclic aromatic group or a trivalent heterocyclic aromatic group. From the viewpoint of better expressing the desired effect of the present invention, a trivalent carbocyclic aromatic group is preferable, a trivalent benzene ring group or a trivalent naphthalene ring group is more preferable, and a trivalent represented by the following formula: The benzene ring group or trivalent naphthalene ring group is more preferable.
- the substituents Y 1 and Y 2 are described for convenience in order to clarify the bonding state (Y 1 and Y 2 represent the same meaning as described above, and the same applies hereinafter). .
- a 1 groups represented by the following formulas (A11) to (A25) are more preferable.
- A13 groups represented by the following formulas (A11), (A13), (A15), (A19), and (A23) are particularly preferred.
- Examples of the substituent that the trivalent aromatic group of A 1 may have include the same ones as those described as the substituent of the aromatic ring of A x .
- a 1 preferably has no substituent.
- a 2 and A 3 each independently represent a C 3-30 divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group which may have a substituent.
- Examples of the divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms include a cycloalkanediyl group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms and a divalent alicyclic condensed ring group having 10 to 30 carbon atoms.
- Examples of the cycloalkanediyl group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms include cyclopropanediyl group; cyclobutanediyl group such as cyclobutane-1,2-diyl group and cyclobutane-1,3-diyl group; cyclopentane-1,2- Cyclopentanediyl groups such as diyl groups, cyclopentane-1,3-diyl groups; cyclohexanediyl groups such as cyclohexane-1,2-diyl groups, cyclohexane-1,3-diyl groups, cyclohexane-1,4-diyl groups Groups: cycloheptane-1,2-diyl group, cycloheptane-1,3-diyl group, cycloheptanediyl group such as cycloheptane-1,4-diyl group; cyclo
- Tandiyl group cyclodecane-1,2-diyl group, cyclodecane-1,3-diyl group, cyclodecane-1,4-diyl group, cyclodecane-1,5-diyl group, etc .
- cyclodecane-1 Cyclododecanediyl groups such as 2-diyl, cyclododecane-1,3-diyl, cyclododecane-1,4-diyl, cyclododecane-1,5-diyl
- Examples of the divalent alicyclic fused ring group having 10 to 30 carbon atoms include a decalindiyl group such as a decalin-2,5-diyl group and a decalin-2,7-diyl group; an adamantane-1,2-diyl group An adamantanediyl group such as an adamantane-1,3-diyl group; a bicyclo [2.2.1] heptane-2,3-diyl group, a bicyclo [2.2.1] heptane-2,5-diyl group And bicyclo [2.2.1] heptanediyl group such as bicyclo [2.2.1] heptane-2,6-diyl group.
- a decalindiyl group such as a decalin-2,5-diyl group and a decalin-2,7-diyl group
- These divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon groups may have a substituent at any position.
- the substituent may be the same as those described as substituents of the aromatic ring of the A x.
- a 2 and A 3 a divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms is preferable, a cycloalkanediyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms is more preferable, and the following formula (A31) to A group represented by (A34) is more preferred, and a group represented by the following formula (A32) is particularly preferred.
- the divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms is based on a difference in configuration of carbon atoms bonded to Y 1 and Y 3 (or Y 2 and Y 4 ).
- Stereoisomers can exist.
- a cis-type isomer (A32a) and a trans-type isomer (A32b) may exist.
- the divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms may be cis, trans, or a mixture of cis and trans isomers.
- the trans-type or cis-type is preferable because the orientation is good, and the trans-type is more preferable.
- a 4 and A 5 each independently represents a divalent aromatic group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms which may have a substituent.
- the aromatic groups of A 4 and A 5 may be monocyclic or polycyclic.
- Preferable specific examples of A 4 and A 5 include the following.
- the divalent aromatic groups of A 4 and A 5 may have a substituent at any position.
- the substituent include a halogen atom, a cyano group, a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a nitro group, and a —C ( ⁇ O) —OR 8b group; Can be mentioned.
- R 8b is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
- a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and an alkoxy group are preferable.
- the halogen atom is more preferably a fluorine atom
- the alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms is more preferably a methyl group, an ethyl group or a propyl group
- the alkoxy group is more preferably a methoxy group or an ethoxy group.
- a 4 and A 5 may each independently have a substituent, and the following formulas (A41) and (A42) Or the group represented by (A43) is more preferable, and the group represented by the formula (A41) which may have a substituent is particularly preferable.
- Q 1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms which may have a substituent.
- the alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms which may have a substituent include those having 1 to 20 carbon atoms among the alkyl groups having 1 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent described in the above Ay. ⁇ 6.
- Q 1 is preferably a hydrogen atom and an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, more preferably a hydrogen atom and a methyl group.
- n and n each independently represents 0 or 1.
- m is preferably 1, and n is preferably 1.
- Compound (I) can be produced, for example, by the reaction shown below.
- compound (I) can be produced by reacting the hydrazine compound represented by formula (3) with the carbonyl compound represented by formula (4).
- the hydrazine compound represented by the formula (3) may be referred to as “hydrazine compound (3)” as appropriate.
- the carbonyl compound represented by the formula (4) may be referred to as “carbonyl compound (4)” as appropriate.
- the molar ratio of “hydrazine compound (3): carbonyl compound (4)” is preferably 1: 2 to 2: 1, more preferably 1: 1.5 to 1.5: 1.
- the reaction system may contain an acid catalyst such as an organic acid such as ( ⁇ ) -10-camphorsulfonic acid and paratoluenesulfonic acid; an inorganic acid such as hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid;
- an acid catalyst By using an acid catalyst, the reaction time may be shortened and the yield may be improved.
- the amount of the acid catalyst is usually 0.001 mol to 1 mol with respect to 1 mol of the carbonyl compound (4).
- an acid catalyst may be mix
- a solvent inert to the reaction can be used.
- the solvent include alcohol solvents such as methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, n-propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, sec-butyl alcohol, t-butyl alcohol; diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1, Ether solvents such as 2-dimethoxyethane, 1,4-dioxane and cyclopentyl methyl ether; ester solvents such as ethyl acetate, propyl acetate and methyl propionate; aromatic hydrocarbon solvents such as benzene, toluene and xylene; n -Aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents such as pentane, n-hexane, n-heptane; amide solvents such as N, N-dimethylformamide, N-methylpyrrolidone, hexa
- the amount of solvent used is not particularly limited, and can be set in consideration of the type of compound used, reaction scale, and the like.
- the specific amount of the solvent used is usually 1 to 100 g with respect to 1 g of the hydrazine compound (3).
- the reaction can proceed smoothly in a temperature range of usually ⁇ 10 ° C. or higher and lower than the boiling point of the solvent used.
- the reaction time for each reaction depends on the reaction scale, but is usually from several minutes to several hours.
- the hydrazine compound (3) can be produced as follows.
- a x and A y represent the same meaning as described above.
- X a represents a leaving group such as a halogen atom, a methanesulfonyloxy group, and a p-toluenesulfonyloxy group.
- the corresponding hydrazine compound (3a) can be obtained by reacting the compound represented by formula (2a) with hydrazine (1) in an appropriate solvent.
- the molar ratio of “compound (2a): hydrazine (1)” in this reaction is preferably 1: 1 to 1:20, more preferably 1: 2 to 1:10.
- the hydrazine compound (3) can be obtained by reacting the hydrazine compound (3a) with the compound represented by the formula (2b).
- hydrazine (1) a monohydrate can be usually used.
- hydrazine (1) a commercially available product can be used as it is.
- a solvent inert to the reaction can be used.
- the solvent include alcohol solvents such as methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, n-propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, sec-butyl alcohol, t-butyl alcohol; diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1, Ether solvents such as 2-dimethoxyethane, 1,4-dioxane and cyclopentyl methyl ether; aromatic hydrocarbon solvents such as benzene, toluene and xylene; aliphatic carbonization such as n-pentane, n-hexane and n-heptane Hydrogen solvents; amide solvents such as N, N-dimethylformamide, N-methylpyrrolidone and hexamethylphosphoric triamide; sulfur-containing solvents such as dimethyl sulfoxide and sulfolane
- the amount of solvent used is not particularly limited, and can be set in consideration of the type of compound used, reaction scale, and the like.
- the specific amount of the solvent used is usually 1 to 100 g with respect to 1 g of hydrazine.
- the reaction can proceed smoothly in a temperature range of usually ⁇ 10 ° C. or higher and lower than the boiling point of the solvent used.
- the reaction time for each reaction depends on the reaction scale, but is usually from several minutes to several hours.
- the hydrazine compound (3) can also be produced by reducing the diazonium salt (5) using a known method as follows.
- X b ⁇ represents an anion which is a counter ion for diazonium.
- X b- include inorganic anions such as hexafluorophosphate ion, borofluoride ion, chloride ion, sulfate ion; polyfluoroalkylcarboxylate ion, polyfluoroalkylsulfonate ion, tetraphenylborate Organic anions such as ions, aromatic carboxylate ions, and aromatic sulfonate ions.
- the reducing agent used in the above reaction examples include a metal salt reducing agent.
- the metal salt reducing agent is generally a compound containing a low-valent metal, or a compound composed of a metal ion and a hydride source (“Organic Synthesis Experiment Method Handbook”, 1990, published by Maruzen Co., Ltd., edited by the Society of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Japan) Page).
- R is a carbon number of 1 to 6
- iBu represents an isobutyl group.
- reaction conditions can be employed.
- the reaction can be performed under the conditions described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-336103, New Experimental Chemistry Course, 1978, published by Maruzen Co., Ltd., Volume 14;
- the diazonium salt (5) can be produced from a compound such as aniline by a conventional method.
- Formation of an ether bond can be performed as follows.
- D1-hal hal represents a halogen atom; the same shall apply hereinafter
- D2-OMet Metal represents an alkali metal (mainly sodium). The same) is mixed and condensed (Williamson synthesis).
- D1 and D2 represent arbitrary organic groups (the same applies hereinafter).
- a compound represented by the formula: D1-hal and a compound represented by the formula: D2-OH are mixed and condensed in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.
- a compound represented by the formula: D1-J J represents an epoxy group
- a compound represented by the formula: D2-OH in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Mix and condense.
- a compound represented by the formula: D1-OFN (OFN represents a group having an unsaturated bond) and a compound represented by the formula: D2-OMet, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, etc. In the presence of a base, they are mixed and subjected to an addition reaction.
- a compound represented by the formula: D1-hal and a compound represented by the formula: D2-OMet are mixed and condensed in the presence of copper or cuprous chloride (Ullman condensation).
- Formation of an ester bond and an amide bond can be performed as follows.
- a compound represented by the formula: D1-COOH and a compound represented by the formula: D2-OH or D2-NH 2 are dehydrated in the presence of a dehydration condensing agent (N, N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide or the like). Allow to condense.
- a dehydration condensing agent N, N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide or the like. Allow to condense.
- a compound represented by the formula: D1-CO-hal is obtained by allowing a halogenating agent to act on the compound represented by the formula: D1-COOH, and this is combined with the formula: D2-OH or D2- The compound represented by NH 2 is reacted in the presence of a base.
- the carbonyl compound (4) can be produced by the method shown in the following reaction formula.
- L 1 and L 2 are Each independently represents a leaving group such as a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, a methanesulfonyloxy group, a p-toluenesulfonyloxy group, etc.
- -Y 1b represents a group capable of reacting with -L 1 to become -Y 1- —Y 2b represents a group that can react with —L 2 to become —Y 2 —.
- an ether bond (—O—), an ester bond (—C ( ⁇ O) —O—, —O—C ( ⁇ O) —), or a carbonate bond (—O—)
- the compound represented by the formula (6d) is converted into the compound represented by the formula (7a) and then the compound represented by the formula (7b).
- the carbonyl compound (4) can be produced by reaction.
- Y 1 is a group represented by the formula: Y 11 —C ( ⁇ O) —O—, and the formula: Z 2 —Y 8 —G 2 —Y 6 —A 5 — (Y 4 -A 3) m -Y 2 - is a group represented by the formula: Z 1 -Y 7 -G 1 -Y 5 -A 4 - is represented by - (Y 3 -A 2) n -Y 1
- the production method of compound (4 ′) which is the same as the group, is shown below.
- Y 3 , Y 5 , Y 7 , G 1 , Z 1 , A 1 , A 2 , A 4 , Q 1 , n and L 1 represent the same meaning as described above.
- Y 11 represents Y 11.
- —C ( ⁇ O) —O— represents a group that becomes Y 1.
- Y 1 represents the same meaning as described above.
- the compound by reacting the dihydroxy compound represented by formula (6) (compound (6)) and the compound represented by formula (7) (compound (7)) is obtained.
- (4 ′) can be produced.
- the molar ratio of “compound (6): compound (7)” in this reaction is preferably 1: 2 to 1: 4, more preferably 1: 2 to 1: 3.
- the target compound (4 ') can be obtained with high selectivity and high yield.
- compound (7) is a compound (carboxylic acid) in which L 1 is a hydroxyl group
- a dehydrating condensing agent such as 1-ethyl-3- (3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride, dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, etc.
- the target product can be obtained by reacting with.
- the amount of the dehydrating condensing agent to be used is generally 1 mol-3 mol per 1 mol of compound (7).
- the compound (7) is a compound (carboxylic acid) in which L 1 is a hydroxyl group, sulfonyl halides such as methanesulfonyl chloride and p-toluenesulfonyl chloride, and triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine, 4-
- the target product can also be obtained by reacting in the presence of a base such as (dimethylamino) pyridine.
- the amount of the sulfonyl halide to be used is generally 1 mol-3 mol per 1 mol of compound (7).
- the amount of the base to be used is generally 1 mol-3 mol per 1 mol of compound (7).
- a compound (mixed acid anhydride) in which L 1 is a sulfonyloxy group may be isolated and the following reaction may be performed.
- the desired product can be obtained by reacting in the presence of a base.
- a base include organic bases such as triethylamine and pyridine; and inorganic bases such as sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate.
- the amount of the base to be used is generally 1 mol-3 mol per 1 mol of compound (7).
- Examples of the solvent used in the above reaction include chlorine solvents such as chloroform and methylene chloride; amide solvents such as N-methylpyrrolidone, N, N-dimethylformamide, N, N-dimethylacetamide, and hexamethylphosphoric triamide; Ether solvents such as 1,4-dioxane, cyclopentylmethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, tetrahydropyran, 1,3-dioxolane; sulfur-containing solvents such as dimethyl sulfoxide and sulfolane; aromatic hydrocarbon solvents such as benzene, toluene and xylene; aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents such as n-pentane, n-hexane and n-octane; alicyclic hydrocarbon solvents such as cyclopentane and cyclohexane; and mixed solvents composed of two or more of these solvents; It is done.
- the compound (6) is a known substance and can be produced by a known method. For example, it can be produced by the method shown in the following reaction formula (see International Publication No. 2009/042544 and The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2011, 76, 8082-8087, etc.). What is marketed as compound (6) may be purified if desired.
- a 1 and Q 1 represent the same meaning as described above, A 1b represents a divalent aromatic group that can be converted to A 1 by formylation or acylation, and R ′ represents methyl. And a hydroxyl-protecting group such as an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms such as an ethyl group and an alkoxyalkyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms such as a methoxymethyl group.
- the hydroxyl group of the dihydroxy compound represented by the formula (6a) (1,4-dihydroxybenzene, 1,4-dihydroxynaphthalene, etc.) is alkylated to represent the formula (6b).
- the ortho-position of the OR ′ group is formylated or acylated by a known method to obtain a compound represented by the formula (6c).
- the target compound (6) can be manufactured by deprotecting (dealkylating) this thing.
- a commercially available product may be used as it is or after purification as desired.
- Many of the compounds (7) are known compounds such as an ether bond (—O—), an ester bond (—C ( ⁇ O) —O—, —O—C ( ⁇ O) —), a carbonate bond (—
- An ether bond (—O—) an ester bond (—C ( ⁇ O) —O—, —O—C ( ⁇ O) —), a carbonate bond (—
- a plurality of compounds having a desired structure by arbitrarily combining the formation reaction of O—C ( ⁇ O) —O—) and amide bond (—C ( ⁇ O) —NH—, —NH—C ( ⁇ O) —) Can be produced by appropriately binding and modifying the known compounds.
- Y 12 represents —O—C ( ⁇ O) —Y 12 represents Y .R representing the 3 become group, an alkyl group such as a methyl group, an ethyl group, represents a); phenyl, p- aryl group which may have a substituent such as a methyl phenyl group.
- the sulfonyl chloride represented by the formula (10) is reacted with the compound (9 ′) in the presence of a base such as triethylamine or 4- (dimethylamino) pyridine.
- a base such as triethylamine or 4- (dimethylamino) pyridine.
- the reaction is performed by adding the compound (8) and a base such as triethylamine, 4- (dimethylamino) pyridine to the reaction mixture.
- the amount of sulfonyl chloride to be used is generally 0.5-0.7 equivalent per 1 equivalent of compound (9 ′).
- the amount of compound (8) to be used is generally 0.5 equivalent to 0.6 equivalent per 1 equivalent of compound (9 ′).
- the amount of the base to be used is generally 0.5 equivalents to 0.7 equivalents relative to 1 equivalent of compound (9 ′).
- the reaction temperature is 20 ° C. to 30 ° C., and the reaction time is several minutes to several hours depending on the reaction scale and the like
- a solvent used for the said reaction what was illustrated as a solvent which can be used when manufacturing the said compound (4 ') is mentioned. Of these, ether solvents are preferred.
- the amount of the solvent used is not particularly limited and can be set in consideration of the type of compound used, reaction scale, and the like.
- the specific amount of the solvent to be used is generally 1 g to 50 g with respect to 1 g of compound (9 ′).
- any reaction after the reaction is completed, normal post-treatment operations in organic synthetic chemistry can be performed.
- the desired product can be isolated by performing known separation and purification methods such as column chromatography, recrystallization, and distillation.
- the structure of the target compound can be identified by measurement of NMR spectrum, IR spectrum, mass spectrum, etc., elemental analysis or the like.
- the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound is an ester of (meth) acrylic acid.
- the liquid crystal composition has a ratio between the molecular weight Mw of the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound and the number of ⁇ electrons Np per molecule of the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound. A material whose Mw / Np falls within a predetermined range is used.
- the ratio Mw / Np is usually 17 or more, preferably 23 or more, and usually 70 or less, preferably 50 or less.
- a (meth) acrylic acid ester compound having a ratio Mw / Np within the above range in combination with a reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound and a fluorosurfactant, the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystalline compound is not increased in the thickness direction. Different from continuous, a liquid crystal cured layer in which alignment defects are suppressed can be obtained.
- the number of ⁇ electrons per molecule of a compound is determined based on the type and number of unsaturated bonds contained in the compound.
- An example of the number of ⁇ electrons contained in each unsaturated bond is as follows.
- the number of ⁇ electrons contained in (C ⁇ C) is 4, the number of ⁇ electrons contained in the carbon-nitrogen double bond (C ⁇ N) is 2, and the ⁇ electrons contained in the carbon-nitrogen triple bond (C ⁇ N).
- the molecular weight Mw of the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound is preferably 900 or less, more preferably 850 or less.
- the lower limit of the molecular weight Mw is not particularly limited, but is preferably 100 or more, more preferably 300 or more.
- the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound has a (meth) acryloyl group as a polymerizable group, and thus has polymerizability. Since the polymerizable (meth) acrylic acid ester compound can be polymerized in the step of curing the liquid crystal composition layer, it is usually contained in a part of the polymer molecule in the liquid crystal cured layer.
- the number of (meth) acryloyl groups per molecule of the (meth) acrylic ester compound is preferably 2 or more.
- the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound may be a non-liquid crystalline compound that does not have liquid crystallinity, or may be a liquid crystalline compound other than a reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound.
- the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound may be a forward dispersion liquid crystalline compound.
- the forward-dispersed liquid crystalline compound refers to a liquid crystalline compound that can exhibit forward wavelength dispersive birefringence.
- a liquid crystalline compound capable of exhibiting forward wavelength dispersive birefringence is a liquid crystal that exhibits forward wavelength dispersive birefringence when a layer of the liquid crystalline compound is formed and the liquid crystalline compound is oriented in the layer. Refers to a chemical compound.
- the liquid crystal compound when a liquid crystal compound is homogeneously oriented, the liquid crystal compound exhibits forward wavelength dispersive birefringence by examining whether the liquid crystal compound layer exhibits forward wavelength dispersive birefringence. You can check if you want to.
- the forward wavelength dispersive birefringence refers to birefringence in which birefringence ⁇ n (450) at a wavelength of 450 nm and birefringence ⁇ n (550) at a wavelength of 550 nm satisfy the following formula (N2).
- Such a liquid crystalline compound capable of exhibiting forward wavelength dispersive birefringence can usually exhibit smaller birefringence as the measurement wavelength is longer.
- the (meth) acrylate compound When the (meth) acrylate compound is a liquid crystal compound, the (meth) acrylate compound can exhibit a liquid crystal phase when oriented.
- the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound as a liquid crystalline compound usually has a refractive index anisotropy ⁇ n.
- the refractive index anisotropy ⁇ n at a measurement wavelength of 550 nm of the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound as the liquid crystal compound is preferably 0.11 or more, more preferably 0.14 or more, preferably 0.4 or less. Preferably it is 0.3 or less.
- liquid crystal cured layer with less content By using a liquid crystalline compound having a refractive index anisotropy ⁇ n in such a range as a (meth) acrylate compound, the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystalline compound varies discontinuously in the thickness direction, and alignment defects A liquid crystal cured layer with less content can be easily obtained.
- (Meth) acrylic acid ester compounds may be used alone or in combination of two or more at any ratio.
- Examples of the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound include the following.
- the amount of the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound with respect to 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the reverse dispersion liquid crystal compound and the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound is preferably 1 part by weight or more, more preferably 5 parts by weight or more, preferably 30 It is 20 parts by weight or less, more preferably 20 parts by weight or less.
- the liquid crystal composition contains a predetermined amount of a fluorosurfactant.
- the amount of the fluorosurfactant relative to the total amount of 100 parts by weight of the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound and the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound is usually 0.11 part by weight or more, preferably 0.12 part by weight or more. In general, it is 0.29 parts by weight or less, preferably 0.25 parts by weight or less, more preferably 0.20 parts by weight or less.
- the fluorosurfactant can contain a fluoroalkyl group.
- the fluoroalkyl group is preferably a perfluoroalkyl group, particularly preferably a —C 6 F 13 group, from the viewpoint of remarkably obtaining the desired effect of the present invention.
- the fluorine-based surfactant is preferably a nonionic surfactant.
- the fluorosurfactant is a nonionic surfactant containing no ionic group, the surface state and orientation of the liquid crystal cured layer can be made particularly good.
- Fluorine-based surfactant may not have polymerizability, and may have polymerizability. Since the polymerizable fluorosurfactant can be polymerized in the step of curing the layer of the liquid crystal composition, it is usually contained in a part of the polymer molecule in the liquid crystal cured layer.
- fluorine-based surfactant examples include fluorine-based surfactants such as Surflon series (such as S420) manufactured by AGC Seimi Chemical Co., Ltd., and surfactant series (251, FTX209, etc.) manufactured by Neos.
- fluorine-type surfactant may be used individually by 1 type, and may be used combining two or more types by arbitrary ratios.
- the liquid crystal composition may further contain an optional component in combination with the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound, the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound, and the fluorosurfactant.
- These arbitrary components may be used individually by 1 type, and may be used combining two or more types by arbitrary ratios.
- the liquid crystal composition may contain a solvent.
- a solvent those capable of dissolving the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound, the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound and the fluorosurfactant are preferable.
- an organic solvent is usually used.
- organic solvents examples include ketone solvents such as cyclopentanone, cyclohexanone, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone and methyl isobutyl ketone; acetate solvents such as butyl acetate and amyl acetate; halogenated hydrocarbon solvents such as chloroform, dichloromethane and dichloroethane; 1 , 4-dioxane, cyclopentyl methyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, tetrahydropyran, 1,3-dioxolane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane, and other ether solvents; and toluene, xylene, mesitylene, and other aromatic hydrocarbon solvents.
- ketone solvents such as cyclopentanone, cyclohexanone, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone and methyl isobutyl ketone
- acetate solvents such as butyl
- the boiling point of the solvent is preferably 60 ° C. to 250 ° C., more preferably 60 ° C. to 150 ° C., from the viewpoint of excellent handleability.
- the amount of the solvent is preferably 200 parts by weight or more, more preferably 250 parts by weight or more, and particularly preferably 300 parts by weight or more with respect to 100 parts by weight of the total of the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound and the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound. Yes, preferably 650 parts by weight or less, more preferably 550 parts by weight or less, particularly preferably 450 parts by weight or less.
- the liquid crystal composition can contain a polymerization initiator.
- the kind of polymerization initiator can be selected according to the kind of the polymerizable compound contained in the liquid crystal composition.
- a radical polymerization initiator can be used.
- an anionic polymerization initiator can be used.
- a cationic polymerization initiator can be used.
- a polymerization initiator may be used individually by 1 type, and may be used combining two or more types by arbitrary ratios.
- the amount of the polymerization initiator is preferably 0.1 parts by weight or more, more preferably 0.5 parts by weight or more based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound and the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound.
- the amount is preferably 30 parts by weight or less, more preferably 10 parts by weight or less.
- optional components include metals, metal complexes, metal oxides such as titanium oxide, colorants such as dyes and pigments, luminescent materials such as fluorescent materials and phosphorescent materials, leveling agents, thixotropic agents, and gelling agents.
- Polysaccharides, ultraviolet absorbers, infrared absorbers, antioxidants, ion exchange resins, and the like can be 0.1 to 20 parts by weight with respect to a total of 100 parts by weight of the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound and the (meth) acrylic acid ester compound.
- the liquid crystal composition may be fluid or solid.
- the state of the liquid crystal composition can be adjusted according to the use mode of the liquid crystal composition. For example, when the liquid crystal composition is applied to the support surface to form a liquid crystal composition layer, the liquid crystal composition is preferably fluid. For example, when aligning the liquid crystalline compound contained in the layer of the liquid crystal composition, the liquid crystal composition is preferably fluid.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a cross section of a cured liquid crystal film 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, taken along a plane parallel to the thickness direction.
- the liquid crystal cured film 10 is a film including a liquid crystal cured layer 100.
- FIG. 1 shows the liquid crystal cured film 10 including only the liquid crystal cured layer 100, the liquid crystal cured film 10 may include any layer (not shown) in combination with the liquid crystal cured layer 100.
- the liquid crystal cured layer 100 is a layer formed of a cured product of a liquid crystal composition containing a liquid crystal compound, and includes a first layer 110, a second layer 120, and a third layer 130 in this order in the thickness direction. Since it is formed of a cured product of the liquid crystal composition, the liquid crystal cured layer 100 and the first layer 110, the second layer 120, and the third layer 130 included in the liquid crystal cured layer 100 include a liquid crystal compound.
- the alignment state of a part or all of the liquid crystal compound contained in the liquid crystal cured layer 100 may be fixed.
- the liquid crystalline compound in which the alignment state is fixed include polymerized liquid crystalline compounds. Therefore, the term “liquid crystalline compound in which the alignment state is fixed” includes polymers of liquid crystalline compounds.
- the liquid crystal cured layer 100 is a layer having a three-layer structure that normally includes only the first layer 110, the second layer 120, and the third layer 130.
- the first tilt angle formed by the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the first layer 110 with respect to the layer plane is usually constant in the first layer 110.
- the second tilt angle formed by the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the second layer 120 with respect to the layer plane is usually constant in the second layer 120. Furthermore, the second tilt angle is discontinuously different from the first tilt angle.
- the third tilt angle formed by the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the third layer 130 with respect to the layer plane is usually constant in the third layer 130. Furthermore, the third tilt angle is discontinuously different from the first tilt angle and the second tilt angle.
- the liquid crystal cured layer 100 includes the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound.
- the fact that a certain tilt angle and another tilt angle are discontinuously different means that a difference between these tilt angles is 10 ° or more.
- the tilt angles (first tilt angle, second tilt angle, and third tilt angle) of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound in each layer included in the liquid crystal cured layer 100, such as the first layer 110, the second layer 120, and the third layer 130. ) Can be measured by the following measurement method.
- the liquid crystal cured layer 100 is embedded with an epoxy resin to prepare a sample piece. This sample piece is sliced parallel to the thickness direction of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 using a microtome to obtain an observation sample. The slicing is performed so that the in-plane slow axis direction and the cross section of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 are parallel to each other. Thereafter, the observation sample is placed on the stage of a polarizing microscope, and the cross section appearing by the slice is observed while rotating the stage.
- the first layer 110, the second layer 120, and the third layer 130 of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 that appear in the cross section are in the extinction position, the first layer 110, the second layer 120, and the third layer.
- the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the layer 130 can be measured.
- the liquid crystal cured layer 100 is embedded with an epoxy resin to prepare a sample piece. This sample piece is sliced parallel to the thickness direction of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 using a microtome to obtain an observation sample. The slicing is performed so that the in-plane slow axis direction and the cross section of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 are parallel to each other. Then, the cross section which appeared by the slice is observed using a polarization microscope.
- each portion of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 is colored in a color corresponding to the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound in that portion.
- the tilt angle (first tilt angle) of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the first layer 110 is constant.
- the tilt angle (second tilt angle) of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the second layer 120 is constant.
- the tilt angle (third tilt angle) of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the third layer 130 is constant. It can be determined that there is.
- the first layer 110 was observed in a uniform yellow color
- the second layer 120 in a uniform reddish purple color
- the third layer 130 in a uniform blue color. In some cases, it has been confirmed that the tilt angles of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound in each of the first layer 110, the second layer 120, and the third layer 130 are constant.
- the magnitudes of the first tilt angle, the second tilt angle, and the third tilt angle can be appropriately set in accordance with the optical characteristics of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 that are required according to the use of the liquid crystal cured film 10.
- the preferred range can be specifically shown as follows.
- the first tilt angle is preferably 0 ° or more, preferably 20 ° or less, more preferably 10 ° or less.
- the first layer 110 having the first tilt angle in such a range can be usually obtained as a layer on the support surface side in the method for producing the liquid crystal cured film 10 described later.
- the second tilt angle is preferably 20 ° or more, preferably 70 ° or less, more preferably 60 ° or less.
- the difference between the first tilt angle and the second tilt angle is preferably 10 ° or more, more preferably 15 ° or more, particularly preferably 20 ° or more, preferably 70 ° or less, more preferably 60 ° or less. It is.
- the third tilt angle is preferably 70 ° or more, more preferably 80 ° or more, and preferably 90 ° or less.
- the third layer 130 having the third tilt angle in such a range can be usually obtained as a layer on the interface side opposite to the support surface in the method for producing the liquid crystal cured film 10 described later.
- the difference between the second tilt angle and the third tilt angle is preferably 10 ° or more, more preferably 15 ° or more, particularly preferably 20 ° or more, preferably 70 ° or less, more preferably 60 ° or less. It is.
- each of the first layer 110, the second layer 120, and the third layer 130 can be appropriately set according to the optical characteristics of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 that is required according to the use of the liquid crystal cured film 10.
- the preferred range can be specifically shown as follows.
- the ratio of the thickness of the first layer 110 to the total thickness 100% of the first layer 110, the second layer 120, and the third layer 130 is preferably 14% or more, more preferably 18% or more, and preferably 66%. It is as follows.
- the ratio of the thickness of the second layer 120 to the total thickness 100% of the first layer 110, the second layer 120 and the third layer 130 is preferably 1% or more, preferably 80% or less, more preferably 64%. It is as follows.
- the ratio of the thickness of the third layer 130 to the total thickness 100% of the first layer 110, the second layer 120, and the third layer 130 is preferably 6% or more, more preferably 18% or more, and preferably 33%. It is as follows.
- the thickness of each layer included in the liquid crystal cured layer 100 such as the first layer 110, the second layer 120, and the third layer 130 can be measured by the following measuring method.
- the liquid crystal cured layer 100 is embedded with an epoxy resin to prepare a sample piece. This sample piece is sliced parallel to the thickness direction of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 using a microtome to obtain an observation sample. The slicing is performed so that the in-plane slow axis direction and the cross section of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 are parallel to each other. Then, the cross section which appeared by slicing is observed using a polarization microscope, and the thickness of each of the first layer 110, the second layer 120 and the third layer 130 can be measured.
- the number of alignment defects in the liquid crystal cured layer 100 is small.
- the number of orientation defects per mm 2 can be preferably less than 10, more preferably less than 1. Since the liquid crystal cured film 10 including such a liquid crystal cured layer 100 is excellent in the uniformity of optical characteristics in the surface, it can be used as a high-quality optical film.
- the number of alignment defects in the liquid crystal cured layer 100 can be measured by observing the liquid crystal cured layer 100 through transmission under a crossed Nicol using a polarizing microscope.
- the orientation direction of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the first layer 110 and the liquid crystal contained in the second layer 120 are nonparallel.
- the orientation direction of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the first layer 110, the orientation direction of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the second layer 120, and the third layer is usually parallel. Therefore, the liquid crystal cured layer 100 can be an optically anisotropic layer having an in-plane slow axis parallel to the alignment direction of the molecules of the liquid crystalline compound as viewed from the thickness direction of the liquid crystal cured layer 100.
- the liquid crystal cured layer 100 may be an optically anisotropic layer having a reverse wavelength dispersion retardation.
- the retardation of the inverse wavelength dispersion means a retardation in which the retardation Re (450) at a wavelength of 450 nm and the retardation Re (550) at a wavelength of 550 nm generally satisfy the following formula (N3).
- N3 the retardation Re (450) at a wavelength of 450 nm and the retardation Re (550) at a wavelength of 550 nm generally satisfy the following formula (N3).
- the specific retardation range of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 can be arbitrarily set according to the application of the liquid crystal cured layer.
- the retardation Re (590) of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 at a measurement wavelength of 590 nm is preferably 80 nm or more, more preferably 100 nm or more, particularly preferably.
- the retardation Re (590) of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 at a measurement wavelength of 590 nm is preferably 245 nm or more, more preferably 265 nm or more.
- the thickness is particularly preferably 270 nm or more, preferably 320 nm or less, more preferably 300 nm or less, and particularly preferably 295 nm or less.
- the thickness of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 can be appropriately set so that characteristics such as retardation can be in a desired range.
- the thickness of the liquid crystal cured layer 100 is preferably 0.5 ⁇ m or more, more preferably 1.0 ⁇ m or more, preferably 10 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 7 ⁇ m or less.
- the liquid crystal cured film 10 can be provided in combination with the liquid crystal cured layer 100, a substrate used for manufacturing the liquid crystal cured layer 100; a retardation film; a polarizing film as a linear polarizer; For example, an adhesive layer for coating; a mat layer for improving the slipperiness of the film; a hard coat layer such as an impact-resistant polymethacrylate resin layer; an antireflection layer; an antifouling layer;
- the liquid crystal cured layer 100 included in the liquid crystal cured film 10 described above has a specific structure in which the tilt angles of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound are discontinuously different in the thickness direction, and therefore has optical characteristics corresponding to the specific structure. Can have. Therefore, if the liquid crystal cured film 10 is used, various optical designs are possible, and thus the degree of freedom in optical design can be increased. Furthermore, unlike the optical film obtained by bonding a plurality of separately prepared liquid crystal cured layers, the liquid crystal cured film 10 does not need to be provided with an adhesive layer, and thus can be made thinner than before. .
- liquid crystal cured film (I) forming a liquid crystal composition layer on the support surface; (Ii) aligning the inversely dispersed liquid crystalline compound contained in the layer of the liquid crystal composition; (Iii) curing the liquid crystal composition layer; It can manufacture by the manufacturing method containing.
- any surface that can support the layer of the liquid crystal composition can be used.
- this support surface from the viewpoint of improving the surface state of the liquid crystal cured layer, a flat surface having no concave portions and convex portions is usually used. From the viewpoint of enhancing the productivity of the liquid crystal cured layer, it is preferable to use a long substrate surface as the support surface.
- the “long” means a shape having a length of 5 times or more with respect to the width, preferably 10 times or more, and specifically wound in a roll shape. The shape of a film having a length that can be stored or transported.
- a resin film is usually used.
- a thermoplastic resin is usually used.
- a resin having a positive intrinsic birefringence value is preferable as the resin from the viewpoints of high orientation regulating force, high mechanical strength, and low cost.
- a resin containing an alicyclic structure-containing polymer such as a norbornene-based resin because it is excellent in transparency, low hygroscopicity, dimensional stability, and lightness.
- a suitable example of resin contained in a base material is given by a trade name, “ZEONOR” manufactured by Nippon Zeon Co., Ltd. may be mentioned as a norbornene resin.
- the surface of the base material as the support surface is preferably subjected to a treatment for imparting an alignment regulating force in order to promote the alignment of the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound in the liquid crystal composition layer.
- the alignment regulating force refers to the property of the support surface that can align the liquid crystalline compound in the liquid crystal composition.
- the treatment for imparting the alignment regulating force to the support surface include a photo-alignment treatment, a rubbing treatment, an alignment film forming treatment, an ion beam alignment treatment, and a stretching treatment.
- the process of forming the layer of a liquid-crystal composition on support surfaces is performed.
- a liquid crystal composition is applied to a support surface to form a layer of the liquid crystal composition.
- the method for applying the liquid crystal composition include curtain coating method, extrusion coating method, roll coating method, spin coating method, dip coating method, bar coating method, spray coating method, slide coating method, print coating method, and gravure.
- Examples include a coating method, a die coating method, a gap coating method, and a dipping method.
- a step of aligning the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound contained in the liquid crystal composition layer is performed.
- the liquid crystal composition layer is usually subjected to an alignment treatment to align the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound in a direction corresponding to the alignment regulating force of the support surface.
- the alignment treatment is usually performed by adjusting the temperature of the liquid crystal composition layer to a predetermined alignment temperature.
- the alignment temperature can be a temperature equal to or higher than the liquid crystallizing temperature of the liquid crystal composition.
- the orientation temperature is preferably a temperature lower than the glass transition temperature of the resin contained in the substrate.
- the treatment may be performed under a temperature condition of 50 ° C. to 160 ° C. for 30 seconds to 5 minutes.
- the orientation of the reverse-dispersed liquid crystalline compound may be immediately achieved by application of the liquid crystal composition. Therefore, the alignment treatment for aligning the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound is not necessarily performed on the layer of the liquid crystal composition.
- the orientation state of the molecules of the inversely dispersed liquid crystalline compound depends on the orientation described above. It becomes uniform in the inward direction but discontinuously differs in the thickness direction. Specifically, in the portion of the liquid crystal composition layer that is close to the support surface, the molecules of the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound are usually aligned uniformly in a direction that is parallel or nearly parallel to the support surface.
- the molecules of the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound are usually supported. Uniformly oriented in a direction perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the surface. Further, in the intermediate portion between the two portions of the liquid crystal composition layer, the molecules of the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound are usually uniform in a direction that is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the support surface. Orient. And since the alignment state of each part changes discontinuously in this way, the layer of the liquid crystal composition from which the tilt angle of the molecule
- the liquid crystal composition layer is cured to obtain a liquid crystal cured layer.
- the reverse dispersion liquid crystal compound and the (meth) acrylic ester compound are usually polymerized to cure the liquid crystal composition layer.
- the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound is usually polymerized while maintaining the molecular orientation. Therefore, the above-described polymerization can fix the alignment state of the reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound contained in the liquid crystal composition before polymerization, and thus a desired liquid crystal cured layer can be obtained.
- a method suitable for the properties of the components contained in the liquid crystal composition can be selected.
- the polymerization method include a method of irradiating active energy rays and a thermal polymerization method. Among them, the method of irradiating with active energy rays is preferable because heating is unnecessary and the polymerization reaction can proceed at room temperature.
- the irradiated active energy rays can include light such as visible light, ultraviolet light, and infrared light, and arbitrary energy rays such as electron beams.
- the temperature during ultraviolet irradiation is preferably not higher than the glass transition temperature of the substrate, preferably not higher than 150 ° C., more preferably not higher than 100 ° C., particularly preferably not higher than 80 ° C.
- the lower limit of the temperature during ultraviolet irradiation can be 15 ° C. or higher.
- the irradiation intensity of ultraviolet rays is preferably 0.1 mW / cm 2 or more, more preferably 0.5 mW / cm 2 or more, preferably 10000 mW / cm 2 or less, more preferably 5000 mW / cm 2 or less.
- the dose of ultraviolet rays is preferably 0.1 mJ / cm 2 or more, more preferably 0.5 mJ / cm 2 or more, preferably 5000 mJ / cm 2 or less, more preferably 4000 mJ / cm 2 or less.
- the liquid crystal cured layer formed on the support surface is obtained by the manufacturing method described above.
- This liquid crystal cured layer usually includes a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer in this order from the support surface side.
- the liquid crystal cured layer thus obtained may be peeled off from the support surface and used as a liquid crystal cured film.
- Such a liquid crystal cured film can be manufactured with the manufacturing method including the process of peeling a liquid crystal cured layer from a support surface.
- a multilayer film including the substrate and the liquid crystal cured layer may be used as the liquid crystal cured film.
- the liquid crystal cured layer formed on the substrate may be transferred to an arbitrary film layer to obtain a liquid crystal cured film.
- the liquid crystal cured layer and the optional film layer are usually peeled off as necessary after the liquid crystal cured layer formed on the substrate and the arbitrary film layer are bonded together.
- a liquid crystal cured film containing can be obtained.
- an appropriate pressure-sensitive adhesive or adhesive may be used for bonding.
- the method for producing a liquid crystal cured film may further include an optional step in combination with the above steps.
- the method for producing a liquid crystal cured film may include a step of drying the liquid crystal composition layer before the step of curing the liquid crystal composition layer. Such drying can be achieved by a drying method such as natural drying, heat drying, reduced pressure drying, and reduced pressure heat drying. By such drying, the solvent can be removed from the liquid crystal composition layer.
- a liquid crystal cured film can be obtained by the above production method.
- a long liquid crystal cured film can be obtained using a long base material.
- Such a long liquid crystal cured film can be continuously produced and is excellent in productivity.
- bonding with other members, such as a film can be performed by roll-to-roll, it is excellent also in productivity also in this point.
- a long liquid crystal cured film is wound up and stored and transported in a roll state.
- the liquid crystal cured film can be suitably used as an optical film such as a retardation film, an optical compensation film, a linearly polarizing plate, and a circularly polarizing plate.
- the tilt angle of the molecule of the active compound was measured.
- a liquid crystal cured film including a liquid crystal cured layer and a substrate film was embedded with an epoxy resin to prepare a sample piece.
- This sample piece was sliced parallel to the thickness direction of the liquid crystal cured layer using a microtome to obtain an observation sample. The slicing was performed so that the in-plane slow axis direction and the cross section of the liquid crystal cured layer were parallel to each other. Then, the cross section which appeared by the slice was observed using the polarization microscope.
- This observation was performed by inserting a wave plate between the observation sample and the objective lens of the polarizing microscope so that an image having a color corresponding to the retardation of the observation sample could be seen.
- the observed color of the first layer was the same at any position in the first layer, it was determined that the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the first layer was constant.
- the observed color of the second layer was the same at any position in the second layer, it was determined that the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the second layer was constant.
- the observed color of the third layer was the same at any position in the third layer, it was determined that the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound contained in the third layer was constant.
- the multilayer liquid crystal cured layer for evaluation was observed under transmission using a polarizing microscope under crossed Nicols. During this observation, the objective lens was set to 20 times. From the observation results, alignment defects of the liquid crystal cured layer were evaluated according to the following criteria.
- C The number of orientation defects is 10 / mm 2 or more.
- the retardation of the cured liquid crystal layer of the multilayer body for evaluation was measured in an incident angle range of ⁇ 50 ° to 50 ° by using a phase difference meter (“AxoScan” manufactured by Axometrics). From the measured retardation, the analysis software attached to the phase difference meter (analysis software “Multi-Layer Analysis” manufactured by AxoMetrics); analysis conditions were an analysis wavelength of 590 nm, a layer division number of 20 layers (approximately every 0.1 ⁇ m) The average tilt angle of the liquid crystal compound molecules contained in the liquid crystal cured layer was analyzed.
- the average tilt angle is assumed to be that the tilt angle of the molecule on the first layer side surface of the liquid crystal cured layer is 0 °, and the tilt angle of the molecule changes at a constant ratio in the thickness direction. In this case, the maximum value of the tilt angle of the molecules of the liquid crystal compound is shown.
- This average tilt angle is a representative value that represents the size of the angle formed by the entire liquid crystal compound molecule contained in the liquid crystal cured layer with respect to the layer plane. In general, it can be evaluated that the larger the average tilt angle, the larger the liquid crystal compound molecules contained in the liquid crystal cured layer have a larger tilt angle with respect to the layer plane as a whole. Based on the measured average tilt angle, the tilt orientation of the liquid crystal cured layer was evaluated according to the following criteria. A: The average tilt angle is 20 ° or more. B: The average tilt angle is 5 ° or more and less than 20 °. C: The average tilt angle is less than 5 °.
- LC242 manufactured by BASF
- S420 fluorosurfactant
- Irgacure OXE04 4.3 parts by weight of a photopolymerization initiator
- a resin film made of thermoplastic norbornene resin (“Zeonor film ZF14” manufactured by Nippon Zeon Co., Ltd .; thickness 100 ⁇ m) having a masking film bonded on one side was prepared.
- the masking film was peeled from this base film, and the masking peeled surface was subjected to corona treatment. Subsequently, the corona treatment surface of the base film was rubbed.
- the liquid crystal composition layer subjected to the alignment treatment was irradiated with ultraviolet rays of 500 mJ / cm 2 in a nitrogen atmosphere to cure the liquid crystal composition layer to form a liquid crystal cured layer having a thickness of about 2 ⁇ m. . Thereby, the liquid crystal cured film which has a layer structure of a liquid crystal cured layer / base film was obtained.
- Example 2 to 10 The types of liquid crystal compounds and (meth) acrylic acid ester compounds were changed as shown in Table 1 below. Except for the above items, the same operation as in Example 1 was performed to produce a liquid crystal cured film and a multilayer for evaluation, and to evaluate the liquid crystal cured layer. Particularly in Example 8, the liquid crystal cured film was used to evaluate the tilt angle and thickness of the molecules of the liquid crystalline compound contained in the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer contained in the liquid crystal cured layer.
- Table 1 shows combinations of liquid crystal compounds, (meth) acrylic acid ester compounds and fluorine-based surfactants in Examples and Comparative Examples, and the evaluation results of reverse wavelength dispersibility, alignment defects, and tilt alignment of the liquid crystal cured layer are shown. It shows in Table 2. Furthermore, Table 3 shows the results of the tilt angle and thickness of the molecules of the liquid crystal compounds contained in the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer measured in Example 8.
- the tilt angles in the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer included in the liquid crystal cured layer are constant, and the first tilt angle, the second tilt angle, and the third layer are constant. The tilt angle was discontinuously different.
- FIG. 3 shows an explanatory diagram for explaining each part of FIG.
- reference numeral “210” is a base film
- reference numeral “220” is a liquid crystal cured layer
- reference numeral “221” is a first layer
- reference numeral “222” is a second layer
- reference numeral “223” is a third layer
- reference numeral 230 shows an epoxy resin, respectively.
- symbol 240 shows the bright spot by the orientation at the time of shaping
- Reverse wavelength 1 Reverse dispersion liquid crystalline compound 1.
- Reverse wavelength 2 Reverse dispersion liquid crystal compound 2.
- Inverse wavelength 3 Inversely dispersed liquid crystal compound 3.
- Inverse wavelength 4 Inversely dispersed liquid crystal compound 4.
- LC242 Forward-dispersed liquid crystalline compound “LC242” manufactured by BASF.
- V # 260 (meth) acrylic acid ester compound “V # 260” manufactured by Osaka Organic Chemical Co., Ltd.
- V # 295 (Meth) acrylic acid ester compound “V # 295” manufactured by Osaka Organic Chemical Co., Ltd.
- LC1057 Forward-dispersed liquid crystalline compound “LC1057” manufactured by BASF.
- K35 Forward-dispersed liquid crystalline compound “K35”.
- MLC3011 Forward-dispersed liquid crystalline compound “MLC3011” manufactured by ADEKA.
- A-BPEF (Meth) acrylic acid ester compound “A-BPEF” manufactured by Shin-Nakamura Chemical Co., Ltd.
- R-604 (Meth) acrylic acid ester compound “R-604” manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.
- APG-200 (Meth) acrylic acid ester compound “APG-200” manufactured by Shin-Nakamura Chemical Co., Ltd.
- PLC 7228 (ADEKA) (meth) acrylic acid ester compound “PLC 7228” S420: A fluorine-based surfactant “S420” manufactured by AGC Seimi Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Liquid crystal cured film 100 Liquid crystal cured layer 110 First layer 120 Second layer 130 Third layer
Abstract
Description
すなわち、本発明は、下記のものを含む。
前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の分子量Mwとπ電子数Npとの比Mw/Npが、17以上70以下であり、
前記液晶性化合物及び前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の合計100重量部に対する前記界面活性剤の量が、0.11重量部以上0.29重量部以下である、液晶組成物。
〔2〕 前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の分子量Mwが、900以下である、〔1〕記載の液晶組成物。
〔3〕 前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の測定波長550nmにおける屈折率異方性Δnが、0.11以上である、〔1〕又は〔2〕記載の液晶組成物。
〔4〕 前記液晶性化合物及び前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の合計100重量部に対する前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の量が、1重量部以上30重量部以下である、〔1〕~〔3〕のいずれか一項に記載の液晶組成物。
〔5〕 液晶性化合物を含む液晶組成物の硬化物で形成された液晶硬化層を備える液晶硬化フィルムであって、
前記液晶硬化層が、配向状態が固定されていてもよい前記液晶性化合物を含む、第一層、第二層及び第三層を、この順に含み、
前記第一層に含まれる前記液晶性化合物の分子が層平面に対してなす第一チルト角が、前記第一層において一定であり、
前記第二層に含まれる前記液晶性化合物の分子が層平面に対してなす第二チルト角が、前記第二層において一定であり、
前記第二チルト角が、前記第一チルト角とは不連続に異なり、
前記第三層に含まれる前記液晶性化合物の分子が層平面に対してなす第三チルト角が、前記第三層において一定であり、且つ、
前記第三チルト角が、前記第一チルト角及び第二チルト角とは不連続に異なる、液晶硬化フィルム。
〔6〕 前記液晶組成物が、〔1〕~〔4〕のいずれか一項に記載の液晶組成物である、〔5〕記載の液晶硬化フィルム。
〔7〕 前記第一層、前記第二層及び前記第三層の合計厚み100%に対する、前記第一層の厚みの割合が、14%以上66%以下であり、
前記第一層、前記第二層及び前記第三層の合計厚み100%に対する、前記第二層の厚みの割合が、1%以上80%以下であり、
前記第一層、前記第二層及び前記第三層の合計厚み100%に対する、前記第三層の厚みの割合が、6%以上33%以下である、〔5〕又は〔6〕記載の液晶硬化フィルム。
〔8〕 前記第一チルト角が、0°以上20°以下であり、
前記第二チルト角が、20°以上70°以下であり、
前記第三チルト角が、70°以上90°以下である、〔5〕~〔7〕のいずれか一項に記載の液晶硬化フィルム。
〔9〕 〔1〕~〔4〕のいずれか一項に記載の液晶組成物の層を形成する工程と、
前記液晶組成物の層に含まれる液晶性化合物を配向させる工程と、
前記液晶組成物の層を硬化させる工程と、を含む、液晶硬化フィルムの製造方法。
本発明の液晶組成物は、逆波長分散性の複屈折を発現できる液晶性化合物と、前記液晶性化合物以外の(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物と、分子中にフッ素原子を含む界面活性剤と、を含む。以下の説明において、逆波長分散性の複屈折を発現できる液晶性化合物を、適宜「逆分散液晶性化合物」ということがある。また、以下の説明において、分子中にフッ素原子を含む界面活性剤を、適宜「フッ素系界面活性剤」ということがある。
逆分散液晶性化合物は、液晶性を有する化合物であり、通常、当該逆分散液晶性化合物を配向させた場合に、液晶相を呈することができる化合物である。
Δn(450)<Δn(550) (N1)
液晶性化合物の膜を作成し、その膜に含まれる液晶性化合物をホモジニアス配向させる。その後、その膜のレターデーションを測定する。そして、「(膜の面内レターデーション)÷(膜の厚み)」から、液晶性化合物の屈折率異方性を求めることができる。この際、レターデーション及び光学厚みの測定を容易にするために、ホモジニアス配向させた液晶性化合物の膜は、硬化させてもよい。
R1の炭素数1~6のアルキル基としては、例えば、メチル基、エチル基、n-プロピル基、イソプロピル基、n-ブチル基、sec-ブチル基、t-ブチル基、n-ペンチル基、n-へキシル基が挙げられる。
R1としては、水素原子又は炭素数1~4のアルキル基が好ましい。
炭素数1~20の二価の脂肪族基としては、例えば、炭素数1~20のアルキレン基、炭素数2~20のアルケニレン基等の鎖状構造を有する二価の脂肪族基;炭素数3~20のシクロアルカンジイル基、炭素数4~20のシクロアルケンジイル基、炭素数10~30の二価の脂環式縮合環基等の二価の脂肪族基;が挙げられる。
前記脂肪族基に介在する基としては、-O-、-O-C(=O)-、-C(=O)-O-、-C(=O)-が好ましい。
該アルケニル基の炭素数としては、2~6が好ましい。Z1及びZ2のアルケニル基の置換基であるハロゲン原子としては、フッ素原子、塩素原子、臭素原子等が挙げられ、塩素原子が好ましい。
さらに、Axの炭素数2~30の有機基の「炭素数」は、置換基の炭素原子を含まない有機基全体の総炭素数を意味する(後述するAyにて同じである。)。
(1)芳香族炭化水素環基
(3)芳香族炭化水素環及び複素環の組み合わせを含む基
(4)芳香族炭化水素環及び芳香族複素環からなる群から選ばれる少なくとも一つの芳香環を有する、アルキル基
Axの炭素数2~30の有機基の「炭素数」は、置換基の炭素原子を含まない有機基全体の総炭素数を意味する(後述するAyにて同じである。)。
AxとAyが一緒になって形成される環としては、例えば、下記に示す環が挙げられる。なお、下記に示す環は、式(I)中の
また、これらの環は置換基を有していてもよい。かかる置換基としては、Axが有する芳香環の置換基として説明したのと同じものが挙げられる。
(α)Axが炭素数4~30の、芳香族炭化水素環基、芳香族複素環基、又は、芳香族炭化水素環及び複素環の組み合わせを含む基であり、Ayが水素原子、炭素数3~8のシクロアルキル基、(ハロゲン原子、シアノ基、炭素数1~6のアルキル基、炭素数1~6のアルコキシ基、若しくは炭素数3~8のシクロアルキル基)を置換基として有していてもよい炭素数6~12の芳香族炭化水素環基、(ハロゲン原子、炭素数1~6のアルキル基、炭素数1~6のアルコキシ基、シアノ基)を置換基として有していてもよい炭素数3~9の芳香族複素環基、(ハロゲン原子、炭素数1~6のアルキル基、炭素数1~6のアルコキシ基、シアノ基)を置換基として有していてもよく芳香族炭化水素環及び複素環の組み合わせを含む炭素数3~9の基、置換基を有していてもよい炭素数1~20のアルキル基、置換基を有していてもよい炭素数1~20のアルケニル基、又は、置換基を有していてもよい炭素数2~20のアルキニル基であり、当該置換基が、ハロゲン原子、シアノ基、炭素数1~20のアルコキシ基、炭素数1~12のアルコキシ基で置換された炭素数1~12のアルコキシ基、フェニル基、シクロヘキシル基、炭素数2~12の環状エーテル基、炭素数6~14のアリールオキシ基、水酸基、ベンゾジオキサニル基、ベンゼンスルホニル基、ベンゾイル基及び-SR10のいずれかである組み合わせ。
(β)AxとAyが一緒になって不飽和複素環又は不飽和炭素環を形成している組み合わせ。
ここで、R10は前記と同じ意味を表す。
(γ)Axが下記構造を有する基のいずれかであり、Ayが水素原子、炭素数3~8のシクロアルキル基、(ハロゲン原子、シアノ基、炭素数1~6のアルキル基、炭素数1~6のアルコキシ基、若しくは炭素数3~8のシクロアルキル基)を置換基として有していてもよい炭素数6~12の芳香族炭化水素環基、(ハロゲン原子、炭素数1~6のアルキル基、炭素数1~6のアルコキシ基、シアノ基)を置換基として有していてもよい炭素数3~9の芳香族複素環基、(ハロゲン原子、炭素数1~6のアルキル基、炭素数1~6のアルコキシ基、シアノ基)を置換基として有していてもよく芳香族炭化水素環及び複素環の組み合わせを含む炭素数3~9の基、置換基を有していてもよい炭素数1~20のアルキル基、置換基を有していてもよい炭素数1~20のアルケニル基、又は、置換基を有していてもよい炭素数2~20のアルキニル基であり、当該置換基が、ハロゲン原子、シアノ基、炭素数1~20のアルコキシ基、炭素数1~12のアルコキシ基で置換された炭素数1~12のアルコキシ基、フェニル基、シクロヘキシル基、炭素数2~12の環状エーテル基、炭素数6~14のアリールオキシ基、水酸基、ベンゾジオキサニル基、ベンゼンスルホニル基、ベンゾイル基、-SR10のいずれかである組み合わせ。ここで、R10は前記と同じ意味を表す。
AxとAyの特に好ましい組み合わせとしては、下記の組み合わせ(δ)が挙げられる。
(δ)Axが下記構造を有する基のいずれかであり、Ayが水素原子、炭素数3~8のシクロアルキル基、(ハロゲン原子、シアノ基、炭素数1~6のアルキル基、炭素数1~6のアルコキシ基、若しくは炭素数3~8のシクロアルキル基)を置換基として有していてもよい炭素数6~12の芳香族炭化水素環基、(ハロゲン原子、炭素数1~6のアルキル基、炭素数1~6のアルコキシ基、シアノ基)を置換基として有していてもよい炭素数3~9の芳香族複素環基、(ハロゲン原子、炭素数1~6のアルキル基、炭素数1~6のアルコキシ基、シアノ基)を置換基として有していてもよく芳香族炭化水素環及び複素環の組み合わせを含む炭素数3~9の基、置換基を有していてもよい炭素数1~20のアルキル基、置換基を有していてもよい炭素数1~20のアルケニル基、又は、置換基を有していてもよい炭素数2~20のアルキニル基であり、当該置換基が、ハロゲン原子、シアノ基、炭素数1~20のアルコキシ基、炭素数1~12のアルコキシ基で置換された炭素数1~12のアルコキシ基、フェニル基、シクロヘキシル基、炭素数2~12の環状エーテル基、炭素数6~14のアリールオキシ基、水酸基、ベンゾジオキサニル基、ベンゼンスルホニル基、ベンゾイル基、及び、-SR10のいずれかである組み合わせ。下記式中、Xは前記と同じ意味を表す。ここで、R10は前記と同じ意味を表す。
また、ジアゾニウム塩(5)は、アニリン等の化合物から常法により製造しうる。
(i)式:D1-hal(halはハロゲン原子を表す。以下にて同じ。)で表される化合物と、式:D2-OMet(Metはアルカリ金属(主にナトリウム)を表す。以下にて同じ。)で表される化合物とを、混合して縮合させる(ウイリアムソン合成)。なお、式中、D1及びD2は任意の有機基を表す(以下にて同じ。)。
(ii)式:D1-halで表される化合物と、式:D2-OHで表される化合物とを、水酸化ナトリウム、水酸化カリウム等の塩基存在下、混合して縮合させる。
(iii)式:D1-J(Jはエポキシ基を表す。)で表される化合物と、式:D2-OHで表される化合物とを、水酸化ナトリウム、水酸化カリウム等の塩基存在下、混合して縮合させる。
(iv)式:D1-OFN(OFNは不飽和結合を有する基を表す。)で表される化合物と、式:D2-OMetで表される化合物とを、水酸化ナトリウム、水酸化カリウム等の塩基存在下、混合して付加反応させる。
(v)式:D1-halで表される化合物と、式:D2-OMetで表される化合物とを、銅あるいは塩化第一銅の存在下、混合して縮合させる(ウルマン縮合)。
(vi)式:D1-COOHで表される化合物と、式:D2-OH又はD2-NH2で表される化合物とを、脱水縮合剤(N,N-ジシクロヘキシルカルボジイミド等)の存在下に脱水縮合させる。
(vii)式:D1-COOHで表される化合物にハロゲン化剤を作用させることにより、式:D1-CO-halで表される化合物を得て、このものと式:D2-OH又はD2-NH2で表される化合物とを、塩基の存在下に反応させる。
(viii)式:D1-COOHで表される化合物に酸無水物を作用させることにより、混合酸無水物を得た後、このものと式:D2-OH又はD2-NH2で表される化合物とを反応させる。
(ix)式:D1-COOHで表される化合物と、式:D2-OH又はD2-NH2で表される化合物とを、酸触媒あるいは塩基触媒の存在下に脱水縮合させる。
溶媒の使用量は、特に限定されず、用いる化合物の種類及び反応規模等を考慮して設定しうる。溶媒の具体的な使用量は、ヒドロキシ化合物(6)1gに対し、通常1g~50gである。
また、化合物(6)として、市販されているものをそのまま、又は所望により精製して用いてもよい。
スルホニルクロライドの使用量は、化合物(9’)1当量に対して、通常0.5当量~0.7当量である。
また、化合物(8)の使用量は、化合物(9’)1当量に対して、通常0.5当量~0.6当量である。
塩基の使用量は、化合物(9’)1当量に対して、通常0.5当量~0.7当量である。
反応温度は、20℃~30℃であり、反応時間は反応規模等にもよるが、数分から数時間である。
溶媒の使用量は、特に限定されず、用いる化合物の種類及び反応規模等を考慮して設定しうる。溶媒の具体的な使用量は、化合物(9’)1gに対し、通常1g~50gである。
目的とする化合物の構造は、NMRスペクトル、IRスペクトル、マススペクトル等の測定、元素分析等により、同定できる。
(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物は、(メタ)アクリル酸のエステルである。液晶組成物は、このような(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物として、当該(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の分子量Mwと、当該(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の1分子当たりのπ電子数Npとの比Mw/Npが、所定の範囲に収まるものを用いる。
Δn(450)>Δn(550) (N2)
液晶組成物は、所定の量のフッ素系界面活性剤を含む。具体的には、逆分散液晶性化合物及び(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の合計100重量部に対するフッ素系界面活性剤の量は、通常0.11重量部以上、好ましくは0.12重量部以上であり、通常0.29重量部以下、好ましくは0.25重量部以下、より好ましくは0.20重量部以下である。フッ素系界面活性剤の量が前記の範囲にあることにより、液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角が厚み方向において不連続に異なり、且つ、配向欠陥の少ない液晶硬化層を実現することができる。
液晶組成物は、逆分散液晶性化合物、(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物及びフッ素系界面活性剤に組み合わせて、更に任意の成分を含みうる。これらの任意の成分は、1種類を単独で用いてもよく、2種類以上を任意の比率で組み合わせて用いてもよい。
液晶組成物は、流体状であってもよく、固体状であってもよい。液晶組成物の状態は、液晶組成物の使用態様に応じて調整しうる。例えば、液晶組成物を支持面に塗工して液晶組成物の層を形成する際には、液晶組成物は流体状であることが好ましい。また、例えば、液晶組成物の層に含まれる液晶性化合物を配向させる際には、液晶組成物は流体状であることが好ましい。
図1は、本発明の一実施形態に係る液晶硬化フィルム10を、その厚み方向に平行な平面で切った断面を模式的に示す断面図である。
図1に示すように、液晶硬化フィルム10は、液晶硬化層100を備えるフィルムである。図1には、液晶硬化層100のみを含む液晶硬化フィルム10を示すが、液晶硬化フィルム10は、液晶硬化層100に組み合わせて任意の層(図示せず。)を備えていてもよい。
また、第二層120に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子が層平面に対してなす第二チルト角は、通常、第二層120において一定である。さらに、第二チルト角は、第一チルト角とは、不連続に異なる。
また、第三層130に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子が層平面に対してなす第三チルト角は、通常、第三層130において一定である。さらに、第三チルト角は、第一チルト角及び第二チルト角とは不連続に異なる。
このように不連続に異なるチルト角を有する液晶性化合物の分子を含む第一層110、第二層120及び第三層130を含むので、液晶硬化層100は、液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角が厚み方向において不連続に異なるという特異的な構造を有することができる。
ここで、あるチルト角と別のチルト角とが不連続に異なる、とは、それらのチルト角の間の差が10°以上であることを表す。
液晶硬化層100をエポキシ樹脂で包埋して、試料片を用意する。この試料片を、ミクロトームを用いて、液晶硬化層100の厚み方向に平行にスライスして、観察サンプルを得る。前記のスライスは、液晶硬化層100の面内遅相軸方向と断面とが平行となるように行う。その後、観察サンプルを偏光顕微鏡のステージに置き、ステージを回転させながら、スライスにより現れた断面を観察する。断面に現れた液晶硬化層100の第一層110、第二層120及び第三層130それぞれが消光位になったときのステージの回転角度から、第一層110、第二層120及び第三層130に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角を測定できる。
液晶硬化層100をエポキシ樹脂で包埋して、試料片を用意する。この試料片を、ミクロトームを用いて、液晶硬化層100の厚み方向に平行にスライスして、観察サンプルを得る。前記のスライスは、液晶硬化層100の面内遅相軸方向と断面とが平行となるように行う。その後、スライスにより現れた断面を偏光顕微鏡を用いて観察する。この観察は、観察サンプルと偏光顕微鏡の対物レンズとの間に波長板を挿入して、観察サンプルのレターデーションに応じた色を呈した像が見られるように行う。この観察で見られる像では、液晶硬化層100の各部分は、その部分の液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角に対応した色に呈色する。観察された第一層110の色が第一層110内のどの位置でも同じである場合、第一層110に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角(第一チルト角)が一定であると判定できる。また、観察された第二層120の色が第二層120内のどの位置でも同じである場合、第二層120に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角(第二チルト角)が一定であると判定できる。さらに、観察された第三層130の色が第三層130内のどの位置でも同じである場合、第三層130に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角(第三チルト角)が一定であると判定できる。
具体例を挙げると、本発明者らが行った実験では、第一層110が均一な黄色、第二層120が均一な赤紫色、第三層130が均一な青色で観察されたことから、第一層110、第二層120及び第三層130それぞれにおける液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角が一定であることを確認した事例がある。
液晶硬化層100をエポキシ樹脂で包埋して、試料片を用意する。この試料片を、ミクロトームを用いて、液晶硬化層100の厚み方向に平行にスライスして、観察サンプルを得る。前記のスライスは、液晶硬化層100の面内遅相軸方向と断面とが平行となるように行う。その後、スライスにより現れた断面を偏光顕微鏡を用いて観察して、第一層110、第二層120及び第三層130それぞれの厚みを測定できる。
液晶硬化層100の配向欠陥の数は、偏光顕微鏡を用いて、クロスニコル下において液晶硬化層100を透過観察することによって測定できる。
Re(450)<Re(550) (N3)
上述した液晶硬化フィルムは、逆分散液晶性化合物、(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物及びフッ素系界面活性剤を含む前記の液晶組成物を用いて製造できる。例えば、液晶硬化フィルムは、
(i)支持面に液晶組成物の層を形成する工程と;
(ii)液晶組成物の層に含まれる逆分散液晶性化合物を配向させる工程と;
(iii)液晶組成物の層を硬化させる工程と;
を含む製造方法によって、製造できる。
液晶硬化フィルムは、例えば、位相差フィルム、光学補償フィルム、直線偏光板、円偏光板等の光学フィルムとして、好適に用いることができる。
後述する実施例及び比較例で使用した液晶性化合物の構造は、下記のとおりである。
後述する実施例及び比較例で使用した(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の構造は、下記のとおりである。これらのうち、LC242、LC1057、K35及びMLC3011は、順分散液晶性化合物に該当する。
(1.液晶硬化層に含まれる各層における液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角の測定方法)
液晶硬化層及び基材フィルムを含む液晶硬化フィルムをエポキシ樹脂で包埋して、試料片を用意した。この試料片を、ミクロトームを用いて、液晶硬化層の厚み方向に平行にスライスして、観察サンプルを得た。前記のスライスは、液晶硬化層の面内遅相軸方向と断面とが平行となるように行った。その後、観察サンプルを偏光顕微鏡のステージに置き、ステージを回転させながら、スライスにより現れた断面を観察した。断面に現れた液晶硬化層の第一層、第二層及び第三層それぞれが消光位になったときのステージの回転角度から、前記第一層、第二層及び第三層に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角を測定した。
液晶硬化層及び基材フィルムを含む液晶硬化フィルムをエポキシ樹脂で包埋して、試料片を用意した。この試料片を、ミクロトームを用いて、液晶硬化層の厚み方向に平行にスライスして、観察サンプルを得た。前記のスライスは、液晶硬化層の面内遅相軸方向と断面とが平行となるように行った。その後、スライスにより現れた断面を偏光顕微鏡を用いて観察して、前記第一層、第二層及び第三層それぞれの厚みを測定した。
液晶硬化層及び基材フィルムを含む液晶硬化フィルムをエポキシ樹脂で包埋して、試料片を用意した。この試料片を、ミクロトームを用いて、液晶硬化層の厚み方向に平行にスライスして、観察サンプルを得た。前記のスライスは、液晶硬化層の面内遅相軸方向と断面とが平行となるように行った。その後、スライスにより現れた断面を偏光顕微鏡を用いて観察した。この観察は、観察サンプルと偏光顕微鏡の対物レンズとの間に波長板を挿入して、観察サンプルのレターデーションに応じた色を呈した像が見られるように行った。観察された第一層の色が第一層内のどの位置でも同じである場合、第一層に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角が一定であると判定した。また、観察された第二層の色が第二層内のどの位置でも同じである場合、第二層に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角が一定であると判定した。さらに、観察された第三層の色が第三層内のどの位置でも同じである場合、第三層に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角が一定であると判定した。
位相差計(Axometrics社製「AxoScan」)を用いて、評価用の複層体の液晶硬化層の波長450nm及び550nmでの正面(入射角0°)のレターデーションRe(450)及びRe(550)を測定した。測定したレターデーションRe(450)及びRe(550)の値から、液晶硬化層の逆波長分散性を、以下の基準で評価した。
A:Re(450)/Re(550)<0.9
B:0.9≦Re(450)/Re(550)≦1.0
C:Re(450)/Re(550)>1.0
評価用の複層体の液晶硬化層を、偏光顕微鏡を用いて、クロスニコル下において、透過観察した。この観察の際、対物レンズは20倍に設定した。観察の結果から、下記の基準によって液晶硬化層の配向欠陥を評価した。
A:配向欠陥の数が、1本/mm2未満。
B:配向欠陥の数が、1本/mm2以上~10本/mm2未満。
C:配向欠陥の数が、10本/mm2以上。
位相差計(Axometrics社製「AxoScan」)を用いて、評価用の複層体の液晶硬化層のレターデーションを、入射角-50°~50°の範囲で測定した。測定されたレターデーションから、前記の位相差計に付属の解析ソフトウェア(AxoMetrics社製の解析ソフトウェア「Multi-Layer Analysis」;解析条件は、解析波長590nm、層分割数20層(約0.1μmごとに分割))により、液晶硬化層に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子の平均チルト角を解析した。前記の平均チルト角とは、液晶硬化層の第一層側の面での分子のチルト角が0°であり、且つ、分子のチルト角が厚み方向において一定比率で変化していると仮定した場合の、液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角の最大値を表す。この平均チルト角は、液晶硬化層に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子全体が層平面に対してなす角の大きさを表す代表値である。一般に、この平均チルト角が大きいほど、液晶硬化層に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子が、全体として、層平面に対してより大きいチルト角をなすと評価できる。測定された平均チルト角に基づいて、下記の基準によって液晶硬化層の傾斜配向性を評価した。
A:平均チルト角が、20°以上。
B:平均チルト角が、5°以上20°未満。
C:平均チルト角が、5°未満。
(1-1.液晶組成物の調製)
重合性を有する逆分散液晶性化合物1(分子量1170;Δn=0.07)90重量部、(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物(BASF社製「LC242」;分子量705;π電子数22)10重量部、フッ素系界面活性剤(AGCセイミケミカル社製「S420」)0.15重量部、光重合開始剤(BASF社製「IrgacureOXE04」)4.3重量部、溶媒としてのシクロペンタノン162.3重量部、及び、溶媒としての1,3-ジオキソラン243.5重量部を混合して、液晶組成物を得た。
基材フィルムとして、片面にマスキングフィルムが貼り合わせられた熱可塑性のノルボルネン樹脂からなる樹脂フィルム(日本ゼオン社製「ゼオノアフィルム ZF14」;厚み100μm)を用意した。この基材フィルムからマスキングフィルムを剥離し、マスキング剥離面にコロナ処理を施した。次いで、基材フィルムのコロナ処理面にラビング処理を施した。
基材フィルムのラビング処理面に、#5のワイヤーバーを使用して、液晶組成物を塗工して、液晶組成物の層を形成した。
その後、液晶組成物の層を、110℃で4分間加熱して、乾燥処理及び配向処理を行った。これにより、液晶組成物の層に含まれる液晶性化合物が配向した。
配向処理を施された液晶組成物の層に、窒素雰囲気下で、500mJ/cm2の紫外線を照射して、液晶組成物の層を硬化させて、厚さ約2μmの液晶硬化層を形成した。これにより、液晶硬化層/基材フィルムの層構成を有する液晶硬化フィルムを得た。
粘着剤を付与したスライドガラスに、液晶硬化フィルムの液晶硬化層側の面を貼合した。その後、基材フィルムを剥離した。これにより、液晶硬化層/粘着層/スライドガラスの層構成を有する評価用の複層体を得た。
得られた複層体を用いて、液晶硬化層の逆波長分散性、配向欠陥及び傾斜配向性を評価した。
液晶性化合物及び(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の種類を、下記の表1に示すように変更した。以上の事項以外は、実施例1と同じ操作を行って、液晶硬化フィルム及び評価用の複層体の製造、並びに、液晶硬化層の評価を行った。
また、特に実施例8では、液晶硬化フィルムを用いて、液晶硬化層に含まれる第一層、第二層及び第三層に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角及び厚みを評価した。
液晶性化合物の種類;(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の種類;並びに、フッ素系界面活性剤の量;の組み合わせを、下記の表1に示すように変更した。以上の事項以外は、実施例1と同じ操作を行って、液晶硬化フィルム及び評価用の複層体の製造、並びに、液晶硬化層の評価を行った。
実施例及び比較例の液晶性化合物、(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物及びフッ素系界面活性剤の組み合わせを表1に示し、液晶硬化層の逆波長分散性、配向欠陥及び傾斜配向性の評価結果を表2に示す。さらに、実施例8で測定した第一層、第二層及び第三層に含まれる液晶性化合物の分子のチルト角及び厚みの結果を、表3に示す。ここで、いずれの実施例においても、液晶硬化層に含まれる第一層、第二層及び第三層それぞれでのチルト角は、一定であり、第一チルト角、第二チルト角及び第三チルト角は不連続に異なっていた。
また、特に実施例8で偏光顕微鏡によって観察した液晶硬化層の断面の写真を、図2に示す。さらに、図2の各部分を説明する説明図を、図3に示す。図3において、符号「210」は基材フィルム、符号「220」は液晶硬化層、符号「221」は第一層、符号「222」は第二層、符号「223」は第三層、符号230はエポキシ樹脂を、それぞれ示す。また、符号240で示される白色部分は、エポキシ樹脂の成型時の配向による輝点を示すと考えられる。
逆波長1:逆分散液晶性化合物1。
逆波長2:逆分散液晶性化合物2。
逆波長3:逆分散液晶性化合物3。
逆波長4:逆分散液晶性化合物4。
LC242:BASF社製の順分散液晶性化合物「LC242」。
V#260:大阪有機化学社製の(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物「V#260」。
V#295:大阪有機化学社製の(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物「V#295」。
LC1057:BASF社製の順分散液晶性化合物「LC1057」。
K35:順分散液晶性化合物「K35」。
MLC3011:ADEKA社製の順分散液晶性化合物「MLC3011」。
A-BPEF:新中村化学社製の(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物「A-BPEF」。
R-604:日本化薬社製の(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物「R-604」。
APG-200:新中村化学社製の(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物「APG-200」。
PLC7228:ADEKA社製の(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物「PLC7228」
S420:AGCセイミケミカル社製のフッ素系界面活性剤「S420」。
100 液晶硬化層
110 第一層
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- 逆波長分散性の複屈折を発現できる液晶性化合物と、前記液晶性化合物以外の(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物と、フッ素原子を含む界面活性剤と、を含み、
前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の分子量Mwとπ電子数Npとの比Mw/Npが、17以上70以下であり、
前記液晶性化合物及び前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の合計100重量部に対する前記界面活性剤の量が、0.11重量部以上0.29重量部以下である、液晶組成物。 - 前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の分子量Mwが、900以下である、請求項1記載の液晶組成物。
- 前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の測定波長550nmにおける屈折率異方性Δnが、0.11以上である、請求項1又は2記載の液晶組成物。
- 前記液晶性化合物及び前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の合計100重量部に対する前記(メタ)アクリル酸エステル化合物の量が、1重量部以上30重量部以下である、請求項1~3のいずれか一項に記載の液晶組成物。
- 液晶性化合物を含む液晶組成物の硬化物で形成された液晶硬化層を備える液晶硬化フィルムであって、
前記液晶硬化層が、配向状態が固定されていてもよい前記液晶性化合物を含む、第一層、第二層及び第三層を、この順に含み、
前記第一層に含まれる前記液晶性化合物の分子が層平面に対してなす第一チルト角が、前記第一層において一定であり、
前記第二層に含まれる前記液晶性化合物の分子が層平面に対してなす第二チルト角が、前記第二層において一定であり、
前記第二チルト角が、前記第一チルト角とは不連続に異なり、
前記第三層に含まれる前記液晶性化合物の分子が層平面に対してなす第三チルト角が、前記第三層において一定であり、且つ、
前記第三チルト角が、前記第一チルト角及び第二チルト角とは不連続に異なる、液晶硬化フィルム。 - 前記液晶組成物が、請求項1~4のいずれか一項に記載の液晶組成物である、請求項5記載の液晶硬化フィルム。
- 前記第一層、前記第二層及び前記第三層の合計厚み100%に対する、前記第一層の厚みの割合が、14%以上66%以下であり、
前記第一層、前記第二層及び前記第三層の合計厚み100%に対する、前記第二層の厚みの割合が、1%以上80%以下であり、
前記第一層、前記第二層及び前記第三層の合計厚み100%に対する、前記第三層の厚みの割合が、6%以上33%以下である、請求項5又は6記載の液晶硬化フィルム。 - 前記第一チルト角が、0°以上20°以下であり、
前記第二チルト角が、20°以上70°以下であり、
前記第三チルト角が、70°以上90°以下である、請求項5~7のいずれか一項に記載の液晶硬化フィルム。 - 請求項1~4のいずれか一項に記載の液晶組成物の層を形成する工程と、
前記液晶組成物の層に含まれる液晶性化合物を配向させる工程と、
前記液晶組成物の層を硬化させる工程と、を含む、液晶硬化フィルムの製造方法。
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