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• the present invention relates to a so-called n-type liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy ( ⁇ ) and a liquid crystal display device using the same.
• a liquid crystal display element using a composition in which ⁇ has a negative value is widely used for liquid crystal TVs and the like, and in recent years, extremely high characteristics are required for the composition used for these applications. Specifically, high brightness, high viewing angle characteristics, and high resolution are required while supporting high-speed response, low power consumption, long-term and short-term reliability, and a wide liquid crystal phase temperature range that support video display. ing. For this reason, the liquid crystal composition (Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3) that has been used in the past is also required to be optimized for the liquid crystal compound and the content of the liquid crystal composition according to the required characteristics. It has become. In addition, display defects such as image sticking hardly occur, drop marks at the time of manufacture hardly occur, and there is a demand for stable dischargeability of the composition in the ODF process, and these must be dealt with.
• the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an n-type liquid crystal composition having improved viewing angle characteristics while satisfying various characteristics required for a so-called n-type liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy ( ⁇ ).
• ⁇ dielectric anisotropy
• the present inventor has studied the various liquid crystal compounds and various chemical substances, found that the problems can be solved by selecting and adjusting the content thereof, and completed the present invention. .
• the present invention relates to one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (i), one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (ii), and general formulas
• the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 3% or more, and the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (ii) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 3% or more.
• the total content of the compound represented by general formula (i) relative to the total amount of the compound represented by general formula (i), the compound represented by general formula (ii) and the compound represented by general formula (L) A liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy in an amount of 20% or more is provided, and a liquid crystal display device using the same is also provided.
• R i1 and R ii1 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms
• R i2 and R ii2 each independently represent a methyl group or a methoxy group
• R Nd11 , R Nd12 , R N11 , R N12 , R L1 and R L2 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more adjacent ones in the alkyl group
• Each —CH 2 — may be independently substituted by —CH ⁇ CH—, —C ⁇ C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—
• n Nd11 represents 1, 2 or 3
• n N11 and n N12 represent 0, 1, 2 or 3
• n N11 + n N12 represents 1, 2 or 3
• n L1 represents 0, 1, 2 or 3 3
• a N11 , A N12 , A L1 , A L2 and A L3 are each independently (a)
• the group (a), the group (b) and the group (c) may be each independently substituted with a cyano group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom
• Z N11 , Z N12 , Z L1 and Z L2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, — Represents OCO—, —OCF 2 —, —CF 2 O—, —CH ⁇ N—N ⁇ CH—, —CH ⁇ CH—, —CF ⁇ CF— or —C ⁇ C—,
• a N11 , A N12 , A L1 , A L2 and / or A L3 are present, they may be the same or different, and Z N11 , Z N12 , Z L1 and / or Z L2 may be When there are a plurality of them, they may be the same or different, but the compound represented
• the so-called n-type liquid crystal composition having a negative ⁇ of the present invention satisfies various characteristics required for the n-type liquid crystal composition, has improved viewing angle characteristics, and has excellent display characteristics.
• the liquid crystal display element of the present invention is useful for display elements such as liquid crystal TVs and monitors.
• the present invention relates to a specific n-type liquid crystal composition and a liquid crystal display device using the same.
• a specific n-type liquid crystal composition and a liquid crystal display device using the same.
• composition of the present invention comprises one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (i), one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (ii) One or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (N-1d), one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (N-1), 1 type, or 2 or more types of compounds chosen from the compound represented by Formula (L) are contained.
• the compound represented by the general formula (i) corresponds to a dielectrically neutral compound ( ⁇ is ⁇ 2 to 2).
• Only one type of compound represented by the general formula (i) may be used, or two or more types may be used. From the viewpoint of easy procurement, it is preferable to use only one kind.
• R i1 is preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, or a pentyl group, preferably an ethyl group or a propyl group, and more preferably a propyl group.
• R i2 is preferably a methoxy group.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (i) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5%, 7%, 9%, 10% %, 12%, and 13%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 27%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 19%, 18%, and 17%.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (i-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5%, 7%, 9% 10%, 12%, and 13%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 27%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 19%, 18%, and 17%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (ii) corresponds to a dielectrically neutral compound ( ⁇ is ⁇ 2 to 2).
• Rii1 is preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a pentyl group, preferably an ethyl group or a propyl group, and more preferably a propyl group.
• R ii2 is preferably a methyl group.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (ii) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 9 %.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 16%, and 14%.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (ii-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5%, 7%, 9% 10%, 12%, and 13%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 27%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 19%, 18%, and 17%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (i) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii) preferably use a large amount of the compound represented by the general formula (i), and are represented by the general formula (i). It is preferable to increase the compound content by 2%.
• the preferred lower limit of the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 15%, 18%, and 20%. 22% and 24%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 40%, 37%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28%.
• a preferable lower limit of the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (i-4) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 15% and 18%, 20%, 22% and 24%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 40%, 37%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1d) corresponds to a dielectrically negative compound (the sign of ⁇ is negative and the absolute value is greater than 2).
• R Nd11 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
• An oxy group is preferable, and an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkenyloxy group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is preferable.
• an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is more preferable, an alkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms is more preferable, and an alkenyl group having 3 carbon atoms.
• a group (propenyl group) is particularly preferred.
• a straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a straight-chain alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a straight-chain alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferable.
• the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, if present, is preferably 5 or less, and is preferably linear.
• ethyl group and propyl group are particularly preferred.
• R Nd12 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or an alkenyloxy group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
• An alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyloxy group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is preferable, and an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or An alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is more preferable, an alkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms is more preferable, and an alkenyl group having 3 carbon atoms (propenyl group) is particularly preferable. .
• a straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a straight-chain alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a straight-chain alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferable.
• the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, if present, is preferably 5 or less, and is preferably linear.
• n Nd11 is preferably 1 or 2, and preferably contains both a compound in which n Nd11 is 1 and a compound in which n Nd11 is 2.
• Nd11 One compound or two compounds of Nd11 can be used. From the viewpoint of improving the nematic phase lower limit temperature, two compounds are preferable. When two compounds are used, R Nd11 is used. The same substituent is preferred.
• n Nd11 is 1 or 2 compounds, but from the viewpoint of improving the nematic phase lower limit temperature, it is preferable to use 2 compounds, and when using 2 compounds, R Nd12 is used. The same substituent is preferred.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1d) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (N-1-10) or a compound represented by the general formula (N-1-11). .
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-10) is the following compound.
• R N1101 and R N1102 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
• R N1101 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group, a vinyl group or a 1-propenyl group.
• R N1102 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-10) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-10) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-10) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-10.1) to the formula (N-1-10.21). It is preferable that they are represented by formulas (N-1-10.1) to (N-1-10.5), formula (N-1-10.20) and formula (N-1-10.21).
• the compound is preferably a compound of formula (N-1-10.1), formula (N-1-10.2), formula (N-1-10.20) and formula (N-1-10.21).
• a compound represented by formula (N-1-10.1) and a compound represented by formula (N-1-10.2) is preferred, and a compound represented by formula (N-1-10.1) is preferred. Are preferred.
• the compounds represented by formula (N-1-10.1), formula (N-1-10.2), formula (N-1-10.20) and formula (N-1-10.21) are singly Can be used in combination or can be used in combination, but the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-11) is the following compound.
• R N1111 and R N1112 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
• R N1111 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group, a vinyl group or a 1-propenyl group.
• R N1112 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group or a butoxy group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-11) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-11) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-11) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-11.1) to the formula (N-1-11.15).
• it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-11.1) to (N-1-11.15), and is preferably a compound represented by the formula (N-1-11.2) or the formula (N-- The compound represented by 1-11.4) is preferable.
• the compounds represented by the formula (N-1-11.2) and the formula (N-1-11.4) can be used alone or in combination.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount is 3%, 5%, 8%, 10%, 13%, and 15%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) corresponds to a dielectrically negative compound (the sign of ⁇ is negative and the absolute value is greater than 2).
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) is preferably a compound having a negative ⁇ and an absolute value larger than 3.
• R N11 and R N12 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or An alkenyloxy group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms is preferable, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
• alkenyloxy group is preferred, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is more preferred, and an alkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms is further preferred.
• An alkenyl group having 3 carbon atoms (propenyl group) is particularly preferable.
• the ring structure to which it is bonded is a phenyl group (aromatic)
• An alkenyl group having 4 to 5 atoms is preferable
• the ring structure to which the alkenyl group is bonded is a saturated ring structure such as cyclohexane, pyran and dioxane
• a straight-chain alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a straight-chain alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferred.
• the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, if present is preferably 5 or less, and is preferably linear.
• the alkenyl group is preferably selected from groups represented by any of the formulas (R1) to (R5). (The black dots in each formula represent carbon atoms in the ring structure.)
• an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms such as a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, and a propoxy group.
• a N11 and A N12 are preferably aromatic when it is required to independently increase ⁇ n, and are preferably aliphatic for improving the response speed, and trans-1,4 -Cyclohexylene group, 1,4-phenylene group, 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 3-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 3,5-difluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 2, 3-difluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 1,4-cyclohexenylene group, 1,4-bicyclo [2.2.2] octylene group, piperidine-1,4-diyl group, naphthalene-2,6- It preferably represents a diyl group, decahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group or 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group, and more preferably represents the following structure:
• a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-cyclohexenylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group is preferred, and a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group is more preferred.
• Z N11 and Z N12 are each independently -CH 2 O -, - CF 2 O -, - CH 2 CH 2 -, - CF 2 CF 2 - or preferably a single bond, -CH 2 O-, —CH 2 CH 2 — or a single bond is more preferable, and —CH 2 O— or a single bond is particularly preferable.
• n N11 + n N12 is preferably 1 or 2, a combination in which n N11 is 1 and n N12 is 0, a combination in which n N11 is 2 and n N12 is 0, n N11 is 1 and n N12 is 1 A certain combination is preferred in which n N11 is 2 and n N12 is 1.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 10%, 20%, 30% Yes, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%.
• the upper limit of the preferred content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, 25%, 20% It is.
• the lower limit value of the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (N-1d) and the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%. Yes, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75% Yes, 80%.
• the upper limit of the preferred content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, 25%, 20% It is.
• the above lower limit value is preferably low and the upper limit value is preferably low. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention keeps Tni high and a composition having good temperature stability is required, the above lower limit value is preferably low and the upper limit value is preferably low. When it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable that the above lower limit value is increased and the upper limit value is high.
• Examples of the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) include compounds represented by the following general formulas (N-1a) to (N-1g).
• R N11 and R N12 represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in formula (N-1), n Na11 represents 0 or 1, n Nb11 represents 1 or 2, and n Nc11 represents Represents 0 or 1, n Ne11 represents 1 or 2, n Nf11 represents 1 or 2, n Ng11 represents 1 or 2, A Ne11 represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or 1,4 Represents a phenylene group, and A Ng11 represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-cyclohexenylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group, at least one of which is a 1,4-cyclohexenylene group Z Ne 11 represents a single bond or ethylene, but at least one represents ethylene.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formulas (N-1-1) to (N-1-21). preferable.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-1) is the following compound.
• R N111 and R N112 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
• R N111 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, preferably a propyl group, a pentyl group or a vinyl group.
• RN112 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group or a butoxy group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-1) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, 35%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 40%, 38%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 6% %, 5%, 3%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-1) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-1.1) to the formula (N-1-1.23).
• it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-1.1) to (N-1-1.4), and the formula (N-1-1.1) and the formula (N
• the compound represented by -1-1.3) is preferable.
• the compounds represented by formulas (N-1-1.1) to (N-1-1.22) can be used alone or in combination.
• the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17%, 20%, 23% 25% 27% 30% 33% 35%
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 40%, 38%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 6% %, 5%, 3%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-2) is the following compound.
• R N121 and R N122 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
• RN121 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group or a pentyl group.
• RN122 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and includes a methyl group, a propyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, or a propoxy group. preferable.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-2) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 7%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, 35%, 37% 40% and 42%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 48%, 45%, 43%, 40%, 38%, and 35% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% %, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-2) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-2.1) to the formula (N-1-2.22). It is preferable that the formula (N-1-2.3) to the formula (N-1-2.7), the formula (N-1-2.10), the formula (N-1-2.11), the formula A compound represented by formula (N-1-2.13) and formula (N-1-2.20) is preferred.
• formula (N-1-2.3) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (N-1-2.7) from when emphasizing improvements in T NI formula (N-1-2.10), formula (N-1-2.11) And a compound represented by the formula (N-1-2.13), and when emphasizing improvement in response speed, the compound represented by the formula (N-1-2.20) Is preferred.
• the compounds represented by formula (N-1-2.1) to formula (N-1-2.22) can be used alone or in combination.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount of is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17%, 20%, 23 %, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, and 35%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 40%, 38%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 6% %, 5%, 3%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-3) is the following compound.
• R N131 and R N132 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
• R N131 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
• R N132 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 3 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably a 1-propenyl group, an ethoxy group, a propoxy group or a butoxy group. .
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-3) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-3) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-3.1) to the formula (N-1-3.21). It is preferably a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-3.1) to (N-1-3.7) and the formula (N-1-3.21). -1-3.1), formula (N-1-3.2), formula (N-1-3.3), formula (N-1-3.4) and formula (N-1-3.6) ) Is preferred.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-4) is the following compound.
• R N141 and R N142 each independently represents the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in the general formula (N).
• R N141 and R N142 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms carbon atoms 4-5 preferably a methyl group, a propyl group, an ethoxy Group or butoxy group is preferred.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-4) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5%, 7%, 10% 13%, 15%, 17%, 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, 13%, 11%, 10%, and 8%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-4) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-4.1) to the formula (N-1-4.14).
• it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-4.1) to (N-1-4.4), and the formula (N-1-4.1) and the formula (N -1-4.2) and compounds represented by formula (N-1-4.4) are preferred.
• the compounds represented by the formulas (N-1-4.1) to (N-1-4.14) can be used alone or in combination, but the compounds of the present invention
• the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount is 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17% And 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, 13%, 11%, 10%, and 8%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-5) is the following compound.
• R N151 and R N152 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
• R N151 and R N152 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, or a butyl group. Is preferred.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-5) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 8%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, and 20% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 18%, 15% and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-5) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-5.1) to the formula (N-1-5.6). It is preferable that the compound represented by formula (N-1-5.1), formula (N-1-5.2) and formula (N-1-5.4) is preferable.
• the compounds represented by formula (N-1-5.1), formula (N-1-5.2) and formula (N-1-5.4) may be used alone or in combination.
• the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, and 20% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 18%, 15% and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-12) is the following compound.
• R N1121 and R N1122 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
• RN1121 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
• RN1122 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-12) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-12) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-13) is the following compound.
• R N1131 and R N1132 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
• R N1131 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
• R N1132 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-13) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-13) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-14) is the following compound.
• R N1141 and R N1142 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in formula (N).
• R N1141 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
• R N1142 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-14) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-14) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-15) is the following compound.
• R N1151 and R N1152 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
• RN1151 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
• R N1152 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-15) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-15) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-16) is the following compound.
• R N1161 and R N1162 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
• R N1161 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
• R N1162 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-16) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-16) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-17) is the following compound.
• R N1171 and R N1172 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N)).
• RN1171 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
• R N1172 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-17) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-17) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-18) is the following compound.
• R N1181 and R N1182 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N)).
• RN1181 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, preferably a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
• R N1182 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-18) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-18) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-18) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-18.1) to the formula (N-1-18.5).
• it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-18.1. 1) to (N-1-11.3), and is preferably a compound represented by the formula (N-1-18.2) or the formula (N- The compound represented by 1-18.3) is preferred.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-20) is the following compound.
• R N1201 and R N1202 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in formula (N)).
• R N1201 and R N1202 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-20) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-20) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-21) is the following compound.
• R N1211 and R N1212 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
• R N1211 and R N1212 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-21) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-21) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-22) is the following compound.
• R N1221 and R N1222 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N)).
• R N1221 and R N1222 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, or a butyl group.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-22) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-21) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17% and 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, 13%, 10%, 5%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-22) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-22.1) to the formula (N-1-22.12).
• it is a compound represented by formulas (N-1-22.1) to (N-1-22.5), and preferably represented by formulas (N-1-22.1) to (N- The compound represented by 1-22.4) is preferred.
• the liquid crystal composition of the present invention preferably contains one or more compounds represented by the general formula (L).
• the compound represented by the general formula (L) corresponds to a dielectrically neutral compound ( ⁇ value is ⁇ 2 to 2).
• the compounds represented by the general formula (L) may be used alone or in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types, three types, four types, five types, six types, seven types, eight types, nine types, 10 types, More than types.
• the content of the compound represented by the general formula (L) is low-temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, dripping marks, image sticking, It is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L) is a so-called nonpolar compound in which ⁇ is around 0. Therefore, the number of polar groups such as halogen atoms in the molecule is preferably 2 or less, preferably 1 or less, and 1 for improving the solubility with other liquid crystal compounds. It is preferable that it is not substituted when paying attention to viscosity.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the general formula (L) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, and 25%.
• the lower limit of the preferred content is 1%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65% 70%, 75%, 80%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, and 25%.
• the above lower limit value is preferably high and the upper limit value is preferably high. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention maintains a high Tni and requires a composition having good temperature stability, the above lower limit value is preferably high and the upper limit value is preferably high. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable that the above lower limit value is lowered and the upper limit value is low.
• R L1 and R L2 are preferably both alkyl groups, and when importance is placed on reducing the volatility of the compound, it is preferably an alkoxy group, and importance is placed on viscosity reduction. In this case, at least one is preferably an alkenyl group.
• the number of halogen atoms present in the molecule is preferably 0, 1, 2 or 3, preferably 0 or 1, and 1 is preferred when importance is attached to compatibility with other liquid crystal molecules.
• R L1 and R L2 are each a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a linear alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms when the ring structure to which R L1 is bonded is a phenyl group (aromatic).
• a phenyl group aromatic
• Alkyl groups, linear alkoxy groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and linear alkenyl groups having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferred.
• the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, if present, is preferably 5 or less, and is preferably linear.
• the alkenyl group is preferably selected from groups represented by any of the formulas (R1) to (R5). (The black dots in each formula represent carbon atoms in the ring structure.)
• n L1 is preferably 0 when importance is attached to the response speed, 2 or 3 is preferred for improving the upper limit temperature of the nematic phase, and 1 is preferred for balancing these. In order to satisfy the properties required for the composition, it is preferable to combine compounds having different values.
• a L1 , A L2, and A L3 are preferably aromatic when it is required to increase ⁇ n, and are preferably aliphatic for improving the response speed, and are each independently trans- 1,4-cyclohexylene group, 1,4-phenylene group, 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 3-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 3,5-difluoro-1,4-phenylene group 1,4-cyclohexenylene group, 1,4-bicyclo [2.2.2] octylene group, piperidine-1,4-diyl group, naphthalene-2,6-diyl group, decahydronaphthalene-2,6 -It preferably represents a diyl group or a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group, and more preferably represents the following structure:
• it represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group.
• Z L1 and Z L2 are preferably single bonds when the response speed is important.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L) preferably has 0 or 1 halogen atom in the molecule.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formulas (L-1) to (L-7).
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is the following compound.
• R L11 and R L12 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in the general formula (L).
• R L11 and R L12 are preferably a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and a linear alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. .
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 10% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 40%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 25% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention.
• the above lower limit value is preferably high and the upper limit value is preferably high. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention requires a high Tni and a composition having good temperature stability, it is preferable that the lower limit value is moderate and the upper limit value is moderate. When it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable that the lower limit value is low and the upper limit value is low. To improve the viewing angle characteristics, it is not preferable to increase the upper limit value.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (L-1-1).
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1-1) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (L-1-1.1) to the formula (L-1-1.3). And is preferably a compound represented by formula (L-1-1.2) or formula (L-1-1.3), and particularly represented by formula (L-1-1.3). It is preferable that it is a compound.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-1.3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 10%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, and 6% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 5%, 3%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (L-1-2).
• R L12 represents the same meaning as in general formula (L-1).
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 15% 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 35%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 42%, 40%, and 38% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 35%, 33%, and 30%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1-2) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (L-1-2.1) to the formula (L-1-2.4).
• it is a compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2) to the formula (L-1-2.4).
• the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2) is preferable because the response speed of the composition of the present invention is particularly improved.
• it is preferable to use a compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.3) or the formula (L-1-2.4).
• the content of the compounds represented by formula (L-1-2.3) and formula (L-1-2.4) is not preferably 30% or more in order to improve the solubility at low temperatures.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, 35%, 38%, and 40%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 43%, 40%, and 38% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 35%, 32%, 30%, 27%, 25%, and 22%.
• the lower limit of the preferable total content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-1.3) and the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention The values are 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 35% and 40%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 43%, 40%, and 38% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 35%, 32%, 30%, 27%, 25%, and 22%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (L-1-3).
• R L13 and R L14 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
• R L13 and R L14 are preferably a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and a linear alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. .
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 30%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 40%, 37%, and 35% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 33%, 30%, 27%, 25%, 23%, 23%, 20%, 17%, 15%, 13%, 10% %.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1-3) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (L-1-3.1) to the formula (L-1-3.12).
• the compound represented by the formula (L-1-3.1) is preferable because the response speed of the composition of the present invention is particularly improved. Further, when obtaining Tni higher than the response speed, the equation (L-1-3.3), the equation (L-1-3.4), the equation (L-1-3.11), and the equation (L ⁇ It is preferable to use a compound represented by 1-3.12). Sum of compounds represented by formula (L-1-3.3), formula (L-1-3.4), formula (L-1-3.11) and formula (L-1-3.12) The content of is not preferably 20% or more in order to improve the solubility at low temperatures.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-3.1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 17%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 7% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. % And 6%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (L-1-4) and / or (L-1-5).
• R L15 and R L16 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
• R L15 and R L16 are preferably a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and a linear alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. .
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 25%, 23%, 20%, 17%, 15%, 13%, and 10% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 25%, 23%, 20%, 17%, 15%, 13%, and 10% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %.
• the compounds represented by the general formulas (L-1-4) and (L-1-5) are represented by the formulas (L-1-4.1) to (L-1-5.3).
• a compound represented by the formula (L-1-4.2) or the formula (L-1-5.2) is preferable.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-4.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 17%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 7% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. % And 6%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (L-1-6).
• R L17 and R L18 each independently represent a methyl group or a hydrogen atom.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-6) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 15% 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 35%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 42%, 40%, and 38% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 35%, 33%, and 30%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1-6) is a compound selected from the compound group represented by the formula (L-1-6.1) to the formula (L-1-6.3). Preferably there is.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-2) is the following compound.
• R L21 and R L22 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in the general formula (L).
• R L21 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms
• R L22 is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or a carbon atom.
• An alkoxy group of 1 to 4 is preferable.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7% and 10%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, and 6% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 5%, 3%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-2) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (L-2.1) to (L-2.6).
• a compound represented by formula (L-2.1), formula (L-2.3), formula (L-2.4) and formula (L-2.6) is preferred.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-3) is the following compound.
• R L31 and R L32 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in General Formula (L).
• R L31 and R L32 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-3) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7% and 10%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, and 6% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 5%, 3%.
• the effect is high when the content is set to be large.
• the effect is high when the content is set low.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-3) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (L-3.3) or the formula (L-3.4).
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-4) is the following compound.
• R L41 and R L42 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in General Formula (L).
• R L41 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms
• R L42 is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or a carbon atom.
• An alkoxy group of 1 to 4 is preferable.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-4) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the content of the compound represented by the general formula (L-4) is low-temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, dripping marks, It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7%, 10%, 14%, 16%, 20%, 23%, 26%, 30%, 35%, 40% .
• the upper limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 50%, 40%, 35%, and 30%. 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%.
• the compound represented by general formula (L-4) is preferably a compound represented by formula (L-4.1) to formula (L-4.3), for example.
• the formula (L-4.2) Even if it contains a compound represented by formula (L-4.1), it contains both a compound represented by formula (L-4.1) and a compound represented by formula (L-4.2). Or all of the compounds represented by formulas (L-4.1) to (L-4.3) may be included.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by formula (L-4.1) or formula (L-4.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, Yes, 7%, 9%, 11%, 12%, 13%, 18%, 21%, and the preferred upper limit is 45, 40% , 35%, 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% .
• the amount of both compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is The lower limit of the preferred content is 15%, 19%, 24%, and 30%, and the preferred upper limit is 45, 40%, 35%, and 30%. Yes, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-4) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (L-4.4) to the formula (L-4.6). It is preferable that it is a compound represented by this.
• the formula (L -4.5) contains both the compound represented by formula (L-4.4) and the compound represented by formula (L-4.5). May be.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-4.4) or the formula (L-4.5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, Yes, 7%, 9%, 11%, 12%, 13%, 18%, 21%.
• Preferred upper limit values are 45, 40%, 35%, 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13% %, 10%, and 8%.
• the amount of both compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is The lower limit of the preferred content is 15%, 19%, 24%, and 30%, and the preferred upper limit is 45, 40%, 35%, and 30%. Yes, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-4) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-4.7) to the formula (L-4.10), and particularly the formula (L-4.
• the compound represented by 9) is preferred.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) is the following compound.
• R L51 and R L52 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in the general formula (L).
• R L51 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms
• R L52 is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or a carbon atom.
• An alkoxy group of 1 to 4 is preferable.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the content of the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence index, process suitability, dripping marks, It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7%, 10%, 14%, 16%, 20%, 23%, 26%, 30%, 35%, 40% .
• the upper limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 50%, 40%, 35%, and 30%. , 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) is represented by the formula (L-5.1) or the formula (L-5.2).
• the compound represented by formula (L-5.1) is particularly desirable.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, and 7%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content of these compounds is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, and 9%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-5.3) or the formula (L-5.4).
• the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, and 7%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content of these compounds is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, and 9%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (L-5.5) to (L-5.7).
• the compound represented by L-5.7) is preferred.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, and 7%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content of these compounds is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, and 9%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-6) is the following compound.
• R L61 and R L62 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in the general formula (L), and X L61 and X L62 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom.
• R L61 and R L62 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and one of X L61 and X L62 is a fluorine atom and the other is a hydrogen atom. Is preferred.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-6) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-6) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7%, 10%, 14%, 16%, 20%, 23%, 26%, 30%, 35%, 40% .
• the upper limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-6) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 50%, 40%, 35%, and 30%. 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-6) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-6.1) to the formula (L-6.9).
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-6) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (L-6.10) to the formula (L-6.17).
• a compound represented by L-6.11) is preferable.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, and 7%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content of these compounds is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, and 9%.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is the following compound.
• R L71 and R L72 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in Formula (L), A L71 and A L72 is A L2 and in the general formula (L) independently A L3 represents the same meaning, but the hydrogen atoms on A L71 and A L72 may be each independently substituted with a fluorine atom, Z L71 represents the same meaning as Z L2 in formula (L), X L71 and X L72 each independently represent a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom.
• R L71 and R L72 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and
• a L71 and A L72 Are each independently preferably a 1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group, the hydrogen atoms on A L71 and A L72 may be each independently substituted with a fluorine atom, and
• the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, and four kinds.
• the content of the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence index, process suitability, dripping marks, It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
• the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-7) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7%, 10%, 14%, 16%, 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-7) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 30%, 25%, 23%, and 20%. 18%, 15%, 10%, 5%.
• the content of the compound represented by formula (L-7) is preferably increased, and when an embodiment with low viscosity is desired, the content is It is preferable to reduce the amount.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-7.1) to the formula (L-7.4), and the formula (L-7. It is preferable that it is a compound represented by 2).
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-7.11) to the formula (L-7.13). It is preferable that it is a compound represented by 11).
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is a compound represented by the formula (L-7.21) to the formula (L-7.23).
• a compound represented by formula (L-7.21) is preferable.
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-7.31) to the formula (L-7.34), and the formula (L-7. 31) or / and a compound represented by the formula (L-7.32).
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-7.41) to the formula (L-7.44), and the formula (L-7. 41) or / and a compound represented by formula (L-7.42).
• the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-7.51) to the formula (L-7.53).
• the lower limit of the total preferable content is 80%, 85%, 88%, 90%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 100%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 100%, 99%, 98%, and 95%.
• a conventional composition uses a combination of a compound having a bicyclohexane skeleton represented by formula (L-1-3.1) and a compound having a biphenyl skeleton represented by formula (ii-3).
• the composition of the present application uses the compounds represented by the general formulas (i) and (ii), and further represented by the general formula (N-1d), the general formula (N-1), and the general formula (L).
• the compounds represented by formulas (i) and (ii) are contained in predetermined amounts, respectively, and further so-called neutral compounds (compounds represented by formula (i), formula (ii)
• the problem of the present application is solved by adjusting the content of the compound represented by the general formulas (i) and (ii) in the compound represented by the formula (L) and the compound represented by the general formula (L). .
• the lower limit of the total preferable content of the compounds represented by the general formula (i), the general formula (ii) and the general formula (L-4.4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 8% 10%, 13%, 15%, 20%.
• the upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 45%, 43%, 40%, 38%, and 35%.
• General formula (i) and general formula (ii) in neutral compounds compound represented by general formula (i), compound represented by general formula (ii) and compound represented by general formula (L)
• the lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by formula (L-4.4) is 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 38% , 40%, 42%, and 45%.
• the preferred upper limit is 70%, 65%, 63%, 60%, 58%, 56%, and 55%.
• the combination of neutral compounds may be a combination of compounds represented by the general formulas (i), (ii), (L-1), (L-4) and (L-5). preferable.
• the upper limit of the preferable total content of the compound having an alkenyl group relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, and 13%. Yes, 10%, 8%, 5%, 3%, 2%, 1%, and preferably not substantially contained.
• the inclusion of a compound having an alkenyl group is effective for improving the response speed, but a smaller content is preferable from the viewpoint of reliability and wavelength dispersion of ⁇ n.
• the upper limit of the preferable total content of the compound represented by formula (N-1d) and the compound represented by formula (N-1) having an alkenyl group with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention The values are 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 5%, 3%, 2%, 1% It is preferable that it does not contain substantially.
• the inclusion of a compound having an alkenyl group is effective for improving the response speed, but a smaller content is preferable from the viewpoint of reliability and wavelength dispersion of ⁇ n.
• composition of the present invention preferably does not contain a compound having a structure in which oxygen atoms such as a peracid (—CO—OO—) structure are bonded in the molecule.
• the content of the compound having a carbonyl group is preferably 5% or less, more preferably 3% or less with respect to the total mass of the composition. Preferably, it is more preferably 1% or less, and most preferably not substantially contained.
• the content of the compound substituted with chlorine atoms is preferably 15% or less, preferably 10% or less, based on the total mass of the composition. % Or less, preferably 5% or less, more preferably 3% or less, and still more preferably substantially not contained.
• the content of a compound in which all the ring structures in the molecule are 6-membered rings is 80 % Or more, more preferably 90% or more, still more preferably 95% or more, and the composition is composed only of a compound in which all of the ring structures in the molecule are all 6-membered rings. Most preferably.
• the content of the compound whose side chain is an alkyl group and an alkoxy group is preferably 85% or more, preferably 87% or more, preferably 90% or more, preferably 93% or more, and 95% or more with respect to the total mass of the composition. It is preferably 98% or more, and more preferably substantially 100%.
• substantially 100% means 100% excluding polymerizable compounds, stabilizers and additionally contaminated impurities.
• the content of the compound having a cyclohexenylene group as a ring structure, and the content of the compound having a cyclohexenylene group as the total mass of the composition is preferably 10% or less, preferably 8% or less, more preferably 5% or less, preferably 3% or less, and still more preferably not contained.
• the content of a compound having a 2-methylbenzene-1,4-diyl group in the molecule, in which a hydrogen atom may be substituted with a halogen may be reduced.
• the content of the compound having a 2-methylbenzene-1,4-diyl group in the molecule is preferably 10% or less, more preferably 8% or less, based on the total mass of the composition. It is more preferably 5% or less, further preferably 3% or less, and still more preferably substantially not contained.
• substantially not contained in the present application means that it is not contained except for an unintentionally contained product.
• the alkenyl group when the compound contained in the composition of the first embodiment of the present invention has an alkenyl group as a side chain, when the alkenyl group is bonded to cyclohexane, the alkenyl group has 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
• the alkenyl group is bonded to benzene, the number of carbon atoms of the alkenyl group is preferably 4 to 5, and the unsaturated bond of the alkenyl group and benzene are directly bonded. Preferably not.
• the average elastic constant (K AVG ) of the liquid crystal composition used in the present invention is preferably 10 to 25, and the lower limit thereof is preferably 10, preferably 10.5, preferably 11 and preferably 11.5.
• 12 is preferable, 12.3 is preferable, 12.5 is preferable, 12.8 is preferable, 13 is preferable, 13.3 is preferable, 13.5 is preferable, 13.8 is preferable, 14 is preferable, 14 .3 is preferred, 14.5 is preferred, 14.8 is preferred, 15 is preferred, 15.3 is preferred, 15.5 is preferred, 15.8 is preferred, 16 is preferred, 16.3 is preferred, 16 .5, 16.8 is preferable, 17 is preferable, 17.3 is preferable, 17.5 is preferable, 17.8 is preferable, and 18 is preferable.
• 25 is preferable, 24.5 is preferable, 24 is preferable, 23.5 is preferable, 23 is preferable, 22.8 is preferable, 22.5 is preferable, 22.3 is preferable, 22 is preferable, and 21.8 is 21.5 is preferred, 21.3 is preferred, 21 is preferred, 20.8 is preferred, 20.5 is preferred, 20.3 is preferred, 20 is preferred, 19.8 is preferred, 19.5 is preferred 19.3 is preferred, 19 is preferred, 18.8 is preferred, 18.5 is preferred, 18.3 is preferred, 18 is preferred, 17.8 is preferred, 17.5 is preferred, 17.3 is preferred 17 is preferable.
• the value of K AVG should be set low. preferable. It is preferable to set a higher value of K AVG in the case of emphasizing improved response speed.
• the composition of the present invention may contain a polymerizable compound in order to produce a liquid crystal display element such as a PS mode, a transverse electric field type PSA mode, or a transverse electric field type PSVA mode.
• a polymerizable compound such as a PS mode, a transverse electric field type PSA mode, or a transverse electric field type PSVA mode.
• the polymerizable compound that can be used include a photopolymerizable monomer that undergoes polymerization by energy rays such as light.
• the structure has, for example, a liquid crystal skeleton in which a plurality of six-membered rings such as biphenyl derivatives and terphenyl derivatives are connected. Examples thereof include a polymerizable compound. More specifically, the general formula (XX)
• Z 201 represents —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —CF 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CH 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 —, —CH ⁇ CH—COO—, —CH ⁇ CH—OCO—, —COO—CH ⁇ CH—, —OCO—CH ⁇ CH—, —COO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —OCO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —CH 2 CH 2 —COO—, —CH 2 CH 2 —, —OCO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —CH 2 CH 2 —COO—, —CH 2 CH 2 —OCO—, —COO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —OCO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —CH 2 CH 2 —COO—, —CH 2 CH 2 —OCO—, —COO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —OCO—CH 2 CH
• X 201 and X 202 are each preferably a diacrylate derivative that represents a hydrogen atom, or a dimethacrylate derivative that has a methyl group, and a compound in which one represents a hydrogen atom and the other represents a methyl group.
• diacrylate derivatives are the fastest, dimethacrylate derivatives are slow, asymmetric compounds are in the middle, and a preferred embodiment can be used depending on the application.
• a dimethacrylate derivative is particularly preferable.
• Sp 201 and Sp 202 each independently represent a single bond, an alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or —O— (CH 2 ) s —, but at least one of them is a single bond in a PSA display element.
• a compound in which both represent a single bond or one in which one represents a single bond and the other represents an alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or —O— (CH 2 ) s — is preferable.
• 1 to 4 alkyl groups are preferable, and s is preferably 1 to 4.
• Z 201 represents —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —CF 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CH 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 — or a single bond
• —COO—, —OCO— or a single bond is more preferred, and a single bond is particularly preferred.
• M 201 represents a 1,4-phenylene group, a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a single bond in which any hydrogen atom may be substituted by a fluorine atom, but the 1,4-phenylene group or the single bond is preferable.
• C represents a ring structure other than a single bond
• Z 201 is preferably a linking group other than a single bond.
• M 201 is a single bond
• Z 201 is preferably a single bond.
• the ring structure between Sp 201 and Sp 202 is specifically preferably the structure described below.
• both ends shall be bonded to Sp 201 or Sp 202.
• the polymerizable compounds containing these skeletons are optimal for PSA-type liquid crystal display elements because of the alignment regulating power after polymerization, and a good alignment state can be obtained, so that display unevenness is suppressed or does not occur at all.
• general formula (XX-1) to general formula (XX-4) are particularly preferable, and among them, general formula (XX-2) is most preferable.
• benzene may be substituted by a fluorine atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and / or an alkoxy group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms
• Sp 20 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
• the polymerization proceeds even when no polymerization initiator is present, but may contain a polymerization initiator in order to accelerate the polymerization.
• the polymerization initiator include benzoin ethers, benzophenones, acetophenones, benzyl ketals, acylphosphine oxides, and the like.
• composition in the present invention can further contain a compound represented by the general formula (Q).
• RQ represents a straight-chain alkyl group or a branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, and one or more CH 2 groups in the alkyl group are —O—so that oxygen atoms are not directly adjacent to each other.
• —, —CH ⁇ CH—, —CO—, —OCO—, —COO—, —C ⁇ C—, —CF 2 O—, —OCF 2 — may be substituted.
• MQ represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-phenylene group or a single bond, and a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group is preferred.
• the compound represented by the general formula (Q) is preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (Qa) to general formula (Qd).
• R Q1 is preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms
• R Q2 is preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms
• R Q3 is A straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a branched-chain alkyl group, a straight-chain alkoxy group or a branched-chain alkoxy group is preferred
• L Q is preferably a straight-chain alkylene group or branched-chain alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
• compounds represented by general formula (Qa) to general formula (Qd) compounds represented by general formula (Qc) and general formula (Qd) are more preferable.
• the compound represented by the general formula (Q) preferably contains one or two kinds, more preferably contains 1 to 5 kinds, and the content thereof is from 0.001. It is preferably 1%, more preferably 0.001 to 0.1%, and particularly preferably 0.001 to 0.05%.
• antioxidants or light stabilizers are preferred as antioxidants or light stabilizers that can be used in the present invention.
• the composition of the present invention preferably contains one or more compounds represented by general formula (Q) or compounds selected from general formulas (III-1) to (III-38). It is further preferable to contain 5 types, and the content is preferably 0.001 to 1%, more preferably 0.001 to 0.1%, and particularly preferably 0.001 to 0.05%.
• various parameters calculated from the physical property values of the liquid crystal composition are used as a method for expressing the characteristics of the liquid crystal display element. These include ⁇ 1 / K 33 , which governs the response speed, K 11 / K 33 , which governs the steepness of the electro-optic effect, and
• the liquid crystal composition of the present invention has both a high-speed response, a low driving voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, a wide viewing angle, and a high transmittance. Therefore, ⁇ 1 / K 33 which is a parameter governing the response speed is 10. 0 mPa ⁇ s ⁇ pN ⁇ 1 or less is preferred, 9.8 mPa ⁇ s ⁇ pN ⁇ 1 or less is preferred, 9.5 mPa ⁇ s ⁇ pN ⁇ 1 or less is preferred, 9.2 mPa ⁇ s ⁇ pN ⁇ 1 or less is preferred, 9.0 mPa ⁇ s ⁇ pN ⁇ 1 or less is particularly preferable.
• K 11 / K 33 which is a parameter governing the steepness of the electro-optic effect is preferably 1.20 or less, preferably 1.15 or less, preferably 1.10 or less, preferably 1.07 or less, and 1.05 or less. Is preferable, and 1.03 or less is particularly preferable.
• the polymerizable compound contained therein is polymerized by ultraviolet irradiation to impart liquid crystal alignment ability, and the amount of transmitted light is controlled using the birefringence of the composition. Used for liquid crystal display elements.
• the liquid crystal display device using the composition of the present invention is useful for achieving both high-speed response and suppression of display failure, and is particularly useful for a liquid crystal display device for active matrix driving.
• VA mode, PSVA mode, PSA It can be applied to a mode, IPS mode or ECB mode liquid crystal display element.
• the liquid crystal display element in the manufacturing process of the liquid crystal display element by the ODF method, it is necessary to drop an optimal liquid crystal injection amount according to the size of the liquid crystal display element.
• the liquid crystal display element can be kept at a high yield because liquid crystal can be stably dropped over a long period of time with little influence on abrupt pressure change or impact in the apparatus.
• small liquid crystal display elements that are frequently used in smartphones that have been popular recently are difficult to control the deviation from the optimal value within a certain range because the optimal liquid crystal injection amount is small.
• a stable discharge amount of a liquid crystal material can be realized even in a small liquid crystal display element.
• the measured characteristics are as follows.
• T ni Nematic phase-isotropic liquid phase transition temperature (° C.)
• ⁇ n Refractive index anisotropy at 293K
• ⁇ Dielectric anisotropy at 293K
• ⁇ 1 Rotational viscosity (mPa ⁇ s) at 293K
• K 11 Elastic constant of expansion at 293K (pN)
• K 33 Elastic constant of bending at 293K (pN)
• Example 1 Example 1
• LC-2 Example 2
• LC-3 Example 3
• LC-4 Example 4
• LC-5 Example 5
• LC Example 5
• LC Example 6
• a liquid crystal composition of ⁇ 6 Example 6 was prepared, and its physical properties were measured. The composition of the liquid crystal composition and the results of its physical property values are shown below.
• LC-1 (Example 1), LC-2 (Example 2), LC-3 (Example 3), LC-4 (Example 4), LC-5 (Example 5) and LC-6 (Example)
• ⁇ 1 / K 33 that is a parameter that governs the response speed is sufficiently small
• K 11 / K 33 that is a parameter that governs the steepness of the electro-optic effect is sufficiently small and governs the driving voltage. It was found that the parameter
• VA liquid crystal display element By injecting these liquid crystal compositions into a cell with ITO coated with a polyimide alignment film that induces homeotropic alignment with a cell gap of 3.0 ⁇ m, respectively, a vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display element is obtained. Obtained.
• VA liquid crystal display elements were confirmed to exhibit high-speed response, low drive voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, wide viewing angle, and high transmittance.
• the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is an excellent liquid crystal composition capable of satisfying all of high-speed response, low driving voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, wide viewing angle, and high transmittance.
• LC-A Comparative Example 1
• LC-B Comparative Example 2
• LC-C Comparative Example 3
• LC-D Comparative Example 4
• LC-E Comparative Example 5
• LC Liquid crystal compositions of -F Comparative Example 6
• LC-G Comparative Example 7
• LC-A (Comparative Example 1), LC-B (Comparative Example 2), LC-C (Comparative Example 3), LC-D (Comparative Example 4), LC-E (Comparative Example 5), LC-F (Comparative) Example 6) and LC-G (Comparative Example 7) are ⁇ 1 / K 33 , which is a parameter that governs the response speed, and K 11 / K, which is a parameter that governs the steepness of the electro-optic effect, as compared to the Example. 33 , it was found that either
• a vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display element is obtained. Obtained.
• the results of evaluating the electro-optical characteristics of the obtained vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display element are shown below.
• ⁇ in the table below shows performance equal to or better than the liquid crystal display elements obtained in the examples, and ⁇ is significantly inferior to the liquid crystal display elements obtained in the examples. Indicates confirmed item.
• VA liquid crystal display elements are inferior in response speed, drive voltage, low-temperature storage stability, viewing angle, transmittance, or a plurality thereof, compared with the display elements prepared in the examples. It was.
• ⁇ Example 7 to Example 24> A polymerizable compound represented by XX-2, XX-2-F and XX-2-O1 is added as a polymerizable compound to the prepared liquid crystal compositions LC-1 to LC6, and a polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition is added.
• the products MLC-1 to MLC-18 (Examples 7 to 24) were prepared.
• the structure of the obtained polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition is shown below.
• a vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display device By vertically injecting these polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal compositions into cells with ITO coated with a polyimide alignment film that induces homeotropic alignment with a cell gap of 3.0 ⁇ m, a vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display device Got.
• the obtained VA liquid crystal display device was exposed to 10 J with a high-pressure mercury lamp having an intensity of 100 mW / cm ⁇ 2 (365 nm) while applying a rectangular wave of 10 V and 100 Hz.
• a polymer-stabilized vertical alignment (PSVA) liquid crystal display element was obtained by 100 J exposure with the voltage cut. These PSVA liquid crystal display elements were confirmed to exhibit the same or higher characteristics as the vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display elements prepared in Examples 1 to 6.
• the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is an excellent liquid crystal composition that can achieve all of high-speed response, low driving voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, wide viewing angle, and high transmittance even in a PSVA display element. It was.

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