WO2018207635A1 - Composition and liquid crystal display element using this - Google Patents

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WO2018207635A1
WO2018207635A1 PCT/JP2018/016956 JP2018016956W WO2018207635A1 WO 2018207635 A1 WO2018207635 A1 WO 2018207635A1 JP 2018016956 W JP2018016956 W JP 2018016956W WO 2018207635 A1 WO2018207635 A1 WO 2018207635A1
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  • the present invention relates to a composition having a positive dielectric anisotropy ( ⁇ ) useful as a liquid crystal display material and a liquid crystal display device using the same.
  • Liquid crystal display elements are used in various measuring instruments, automobile panels, word processors, electronic notebooks, printers, computers, televisions, watches, advertisement display boards, etc., including clocks and calculators.
  • Typical liquid crystal display methods include TN (twisted nematic) type, STN (super twisted nematic) type, vertical alignment type using TFT (thin film transistor), and IPS (in-plane switching) type.
  • FFS far field switching
  • the liquid crystal composition used in these liquid crystal display elements is stable against external stimuli such as moisture, air, heat, light, etc., and exhibits a liquid crystal phase in the widest possible temperature range centering on room temperature. And a low driving voltage is required. Further, the liquid crystal composition is composed of several to several tens of kinds of compounds in order to optimize the dielectric anisotropy ( ⁇ ) or the refractive index anisotropy ( ⁇ n) for each display element. .
  • a liquid crystal composition having a negative ⁇ is used
  • a horizontal alignment type display such as a TN type, STN type, IPS type, or FFS type
  • a liquid crystal composition having a positive ⁇ is used.
  • These liquid crystal compositions are required to have low voltage driving, high-speed response, and a wide operating temperature range. That is, ⁇ is positive, the absolute value is large, the viscosity ( ⁇ ) is small, a high nematic phase-isotropic liquid phase transition temperature (Tni), and excellent low-temperature storage stability that does not cause precipitation at low temperatures is required. .
  • ⁇ n ⁇ d which is the product of ⁇ n and the cell gap (d)
  • ⁇ n of the liquid crystal composition it is necessary to adjust ⁇ n of the liquid crystal composition to an appropriate range according to the cell gap.
  • a liquid crystal composition having a low rotational viscosity ( ⁇ 1) is required.
  • the balance of each physical property value is also important. For example, as a result of improving only certain specific characteristics, if other characteristics do not satisfy the practical range, the composition cannot be used practically.
  • the physical and chemical properties of the liquid crystal composition are often in a trade-off relationship, and it is extremely difficult to improve all of them.
  • composition of the liquid crystal composition aimed at high-speed response examples include, for example, compounds represented by formulas (A-1), (A-2) and (A-3), wherein ⁇ is a positive liquid crystal compound, and ⁇ is A liquid crystal composition using a combination of (B) which is a neutral liquid crystal compound has been disclosed (Patent Documents 1 to 4).
  • liquid crystal display elements using a liquid crystal composition are widely used, such as VA type and IPS type, and super large size display elements having a size of 50 type or more are practically used. Became.
  • the method of injecting liquid crystal composition into the substrate has become the main method of injection from the conventional vacuum injection method (ODF: One Drop Fill) method.
  • ODF One Drop Fill
  • liquid crystal composition used for the active matrix drive liquid crystal display element driven by a TFT element or the like while maintaining the characteristics and performance required for a liquid crystal display element such as high-speed response performance, in addition to the characteristics of having a high specific resistance value or high voltage holding ratio, which are emphasized, and being stable against external stimuli such as light and heat, development in consideration of the manufacturing method of liquid crystal display elements has been required. ing.
  • the problem to be solved by the present invention is a composition having a positive ⁇ , a liquid crystal phase in a wide temperature range, low viscosity, good solubility at low temperature, specific resistance and voltage holding ratio.
  • a composition having high balance with stable properties against heat and light is provided, and further, by using this composition, it is excellent in display quality and display defects such as image sticking and dripping marks are unlikely to occur. It is to provide a liquid crystal display element such as a TN type with a high yield.
  • the present inventors have studied various liquid crystal compounds and various chemical substances, and found that the above problems can be solved by combining specific liquid crystal compounds, and have completed the present invention.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) contains one or more compounds in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms,
  • the value of T is not less than 0.3 and not more than 1,
  • (Dialkenyl-L represents the total content in the composition of the compound in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the general formula (L-1).
  • -L represents the total content in the composition of the compound in which at least one of R L11 and R L12 in formula (L-1) is an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
  • R L11 and R L12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or non-adjacent two or more —CH 2 — in the alkyl group. Each independently may be substituted by —CH ⁇ CH—, —C ⁇ C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—.
  • R i1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH ⁇ CH—. , —C ⁇ C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—, n i1 represents 0, 1 or 2;
  • X i1 , X i2 , X i3 , X i4 , X i5 , X i6 and Y i1 are each independently a hydrogen atom, fluorine atom, chlorine atom, cyano group, trifluoromethyl group, fluoromethoxy group, difluoromethoxy group Represents a trifluoromethoxy group or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group.
  • a liquid crystal display device using the composition and TN (Twisted Nematic), ECB (Electrically Controlled Birefringence), IPS (In Plane Switching) or FFS (Fringe Field Switching) using the composition.
  • TN Transmission Nematic
  • ECB Electro Mechanical Controlled Birefringence
  • IPS In Plane Switching
  • FFS Frringe Field Switching
  • composition having positive dielectric anisotropy of the present invention can obtain a significantly low viscosity, has good solubility at low temperatures, and changes in specific resistance and voltage holding ratio due to heat and light are extremely high. Since it is small, the practicality of the product is high, and an IPS type or FFS type liquid crystal display element using the product can achieve a high-speed response. In addition, since the performance can be stably exhibited in the liquid crystal display element manufacturing process, display defects due to the process can be suppressed and manufacturing can be performed with a high yield, which is very useful.
  • the composition of the present invention preferably exhibits a liquid crystal phase at room temperature (25 ° C.), and more preferably exhibits a nematic phase.
  • the composition of the present invention contains a dielectrically nearly neutral compound ( ⁇ value is ⁇ 2 to 2) and a positive compound ( ⁇ value is larger than 2).
  • the dielectric anisotropy of the compound is a value extrapolated from a measured value of the dielectric anisotropy of a composition prepared by adding to a dielectrically nearly neutral composition at 25 ° C.
  • content is described in% below, this means the mass%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is a neutral compound, but one kind may be used, or two or more kinds may be used in combination.
  • R L11 and R L12 are each independently 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.
  • R L11 and R L12 are preferably alkyl groups when importance is placed on reliability, and alkenyl groups are preferred when importance is placed on viscosity reduction.
  • 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.)
  • L-dialkenyl represents the total content of compounds in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the general formula (L-1) in the composition of the present application.
  • L-alkenyl represents the total content of compounds in which at least one of R L11 and R L12 is an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the general formula (L-1) in the composition of the present application.
  • the value of T is the value of both sides of the content (% by mass) of the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) having one or two alkenyl groups as side chains contained in the composition.
  • the ratio of the content (% by mass) of the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) in which the chain is an alkenyl group is shown.
  • the preferred lower limit of the value of T is 0.3, 0.35, 0.38, 0.4, 0.42, 0.45, 0.47 0.48, 0.5, 0.52, 0.55, 0.57, 0.58, 0.6, 0.62, 0 .65, 0.67, 0.68, 0.7, 0.72, 0.75, 0.77, 0.78, 0.8 0.82, 0.85, 0.87, 0.88, and 0.9.
  • T The preferred lower limit of the value of T is 0.3, 0.35, 0.38, 0.4, 0.42, 0.45, 0.47 0.48, 0.5, 0.52, 0.55, 0.57, 0.58, 0.6, 0.62, 0 .65, 0.67, 0.68, 0.7, 0.72, 0.75, 0.77, 0.78, 0.8 0.82, 0.85, 0.87, 0.88, and 0.9.
  • the preferable upper limit of the value of T is 1, 0.98, 0.95, 0.93, 0.8, 0.88, 0.85, 0, .83, 0.8, 0.78, 0.75, 0.73, 0.7, 0.68, 0.65, 0.63 It is 0.6.
  • T When importance is placed on improving the viscosity of the composition, it is preferably increased, and when importance is placed on the reliability and storage stability of the composition, it is preferably lowered.
  • the present composition comprises a compound in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the general formula (L-1). Must be included.
  • a compound in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the general formula (L-1) is at least one of R L11 and R L12 in the general formula (L-1).
  • One of the relations is contained in a compound having an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 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%, 10%, and 15% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, and 55%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 95%, 90%, 85%, 80%, 75%, 70%, 65%, based on the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, 30%, 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 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.
  • 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).
  • the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.1) and the formula (L-1-2.2) is preferable, and in particular, the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2).
  • Compounds are preferred because they particularly improve the response speed of the compositions of the present invention.
  • Tni higher than the response speed
  • the content of the compounds represented by the formulas (L-1-2.3) and (L-1-2.4) is not preferably 10% 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-1-2.1) 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 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%.
  • R L11 and R L12 in the general formula (L-1) are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms are represented by the formulas (LA.1) to (LA.3) And the compounds represented by the formulas (LA.1) and (LA.2) are preferable.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-1) 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%, 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 content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-1) 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%, 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 content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-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%, 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 content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-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%, 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 content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-3) 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%, 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 content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-3) 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%, 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 value of the total content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-1) and the compound represented by the formula (LA-2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 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%.
  • Examples of the compound in which at least one of R L11 and R L12 in the general formula (L-1) is an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms include general formulas (L-1-1), (L-1-2), Compounds represented by (L-1-4) and (L-1-5) are preferred, and compounds represented by general formulas (L-1-1) and (L-1-2) are preferred.
  • R L11 and R L12 in formula (L-1) is an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms
  • formula (L-1-1), formula (L-1-2) General formula (L-1-4), general formula (L-1-5), general formula (LA-1), general formula (LA-2), and general formula (LA-3)
  • a compound represented by general formula (L-1-1.2), general formula (L-1-1.3), general formula (L-1-2.2), or general formula (L-1- 2.4), compounds represented by general formula (LA-1), general formula (LA-2) and general formula (LA-3) are preferred, and general formula (L-1-1) .2), general formula (L-1-1.3), general formula (L-1-2.2), general formula (LA-1) and general formula (LA-2) Compounds are preferred.
  • R i1 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 alkenyloxy having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
  • a 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. (Propenyl group) is particularly preferred.
  • R i1 is preferably an alkyl group, and when importance is placed on a decrease in viscosity, it is preferably an alkenyl group.
  • n i1 is preferably 1 or 2, preferably 2 when Tni is important, and 1 is preferable when ⁇ is important.
  • X i1 , X i2 , X i3 , X i4 , X i5 and X i6 are each independently preferably a fluorine atom, a trifluoromethyl group or a trifluoromethoxy group, preferably a fluorine atom or a trifluoromethoxy group, and a fluorine atom Is preferred.
  • One or two of X i1 and X i2 in the same molecule are preferably fluorine atoms and the rest are hydrogen atoms. From the viewpoint of solubility with other liquid crystal compounds, one is a fluorine atom. And the remainder is preferably a hydrogen atom.
  • At least one of X i3 and X i4 in the same molecule is preferably a fluorine atom, and both are preferably fluorine atoms.
  • At least one of X i5 and X i6 in the same molecule is preferably a fluorine atom, and both are preferably fluorine atoms.
  • Y i1 is preferably a fluorine atom, a trifluoromethyl group or a trifluoromethoxy group, preferably a fluorine atom or a trifluoromethoxy group, and more preferably a fluorine atom.
  • the types of compounds that can be combined are used in combination according to desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) 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 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 1%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 18 %, 20%, 23%, 30%, and 35%.
  • the upper limit value of the preferable content is, for example, 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, and 33% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. Yes, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 16%, 13%.
  • the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention keeps Tni high and a composition having good temperature stability is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
  • the compound represented by general formula (i) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by general formula (M-1), for example.
  • R M11 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
  • X M11 to X M15 each independently represents hydrogen. represents an atom or a fluorine atom
  • Y M11 represents a fluorine atom or OCF 3.
  • the type of the compound used is, for example, one type as one embodiment of the present invention, two types, and three or more types.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8% 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 30%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention keeps Tni high and a composition having good temperature stability is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-1) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-1.1) to the formula (M-1.4).
  • a compound represented by M-1.1) or formula (M-1.2) is preferred, and a compound represented by formula (M-1.2) is more preferred. It is also preferred to use the compounds represented by formula (M-1.1) or formula (M-1.2) at the same time.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-1.1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6% It is.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-1.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6% It is.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% It is.
  • the lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by the formulas (M-1.1) and (M-1.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, %, 5% and 6%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% It is.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (i) is preferably a compound selected from the group represented by the general formula (M-4).
  • R M41 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
  • X M41 to X M48 are each independently fluorine.
  • Y M41 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or OCF 3.
  • the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-4) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • composition of the present invention When used for a liquid crystal display device having a small cell gap, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-4).
  • a liquid crystal display element having a low driving voltage When used for a liquid crystal display element having a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-4).
  • a liquid crystal display element used in a low temperature environment it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-4).
  • a composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-4).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-4) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-4.1) to the formula (M-4.4).
  • the compound preferably contains a compound represented by the formula (M-4.2) to the formula (M-4.4), and the formula (M-4.2) and / or (M It is more preferable to contain the compound represented by -4.3).
  • the compound represented by (M-4.2) is preferably used, and when emphasizing stability at low temperature (low temperature storage time), (M ⁇ 4.3) is preferably used, and the simultaneous use of (M-4.2) and (M-4.3) provides a liquid crystal composition having an excellent balance of physical properties. Most preferred.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-1) and the compound represented by the general formula (M-4) can be used alone or in combination.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of these compound groups is 4%, 6%, 8%, 10% 14%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit value of the liquid content of these compound groups is 40%, 35%, 30%, 28 %, 25%, 23%, and 20%.
  • the preferred lower limit of the total amount of the compounds represented by formulas (M-1) and (M-4) in the composition is 4%, 6%, 7%, 10% %, 13%, 14%, and 17%.
  • the upper limit of preferable content is 40%, 36%, 32%, 28%, 25%, 23%, and 21%.
  • composition of the present invention preferably contains one or more compounds represented by the general formula (J). These compounds correspond to dielectrically positive compounds ( ⁇ is greater than 2).
  • R J1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH ⁇ CH—, — Optionally substituted by C ⁇ C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—, n J1 represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;
  • a J1 , A J2 and A J3 are each independently (A) 1,4-cyclohexylene group (this is present in the group one -CH 2 - or nonadjacent two or more -CH 2 - may be replaced by -O-.)
  • the group (a), the group (b) and the group (c) are each independently selected from the group consisting of cyano group, fluorine atom, chlorine atom, methyl group, trifluoromethyl group or trifluoro May be substituted with a methoxy group
  • Z J1 and Z J2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CF 2 O—, Represents —COO—, —OCO— or —C ⁇ C—
  • n J1 is 2, 3 or 4 and a plurality of A J2 are present, they may be the same or different, and n J1 is 2, 3 or 4 and a plurality of Z J1 is present.
  • X J1 represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group,
  • the compound represented by (i) is excluded.
  • R J1 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 alkenyloxy having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
  • a 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. (Propenyl group) is particularly preferred.
  • R J1 is preferably an alkyl group when emphasizing reliability, and is preferably an alkenyl group when emphasizing a decrease in viscosity.
  • 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 dot in each formula represents the carbon atom in the ring structure to which the alkenyl group is bonded.)
  • a J1 , A J2 and A J3 are preferably aromatic when it is required to independently increase ⁇ n, and are preferably aliphatic to improve the response speed.
  • Z J1 and Z J2 each independently preferably represent —CH 2 O—, —OCH 2 —, —CF 2 O—, —CH 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 — or a single bond, OCH 2 —, —CF 2 O—, —CH 2 CH 2 — or a single bond is more preferred, and —OCH 2 —, —CF 2 O— or a single bond is particularly preferred.
  • X J1 is preferably a fluorine atom or a trifluoromethoxy group, and more preferably a fluorine atom.
  • n J1 is preferably 0, 1, 2 or 3, preferably 0, 1 or 2, preferably 0 or 1 when emphasizing the improvement of ⁇ , and preferably 1 or 2 when emphasizing Tni .
  • the types of compounds that can be combined are used in combination according to desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the content of the compound represented by the general formula (J) 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 lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the general formula (J) 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, for example, 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, and 55% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. Yes, 45%, 35%, 25%.
  • the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention keeps Tni high and a composition having good temperature stability is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
  • R J1 is preferably an alkyl group when emphasizing reliability, and is preferably an alkenyl group when emphasizing a decrease in viscosity.
  • composition of the present invention preferably contains one or more compounds represented by the general formula (M). These compounds correspond to dielectrically positive compounds ( ⁇ is greater than 2).
  • R M1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH ⁇ CH—, — Optionally substituted by C ⁇ C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—, n M1 represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;
  • a M1 and A M2 are each independently (A) 1,4-cyclohexylene group (this is present in the group one -CH 2 - or nonadjacent two or more -CH 2 - may be replaced by -O- or -S- And (b) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH ⁇ present in this group or two or more non-adjacent —CH ⁇ may be replaced by —N ⁇ ).
  • a hydrogen atom on the group (a) and the group (b) may be independently substituted with a cyano group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom
  • Z M1 and Z M2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CF 2 O—, Represents —COO—, —OCO— or —C ⁇ C—
  • n M1 is 2, 3 or 4 and a plurality of A M2 are present, they may be the same or different, and n M1 is 2, 3 or 4 and a plurality of Z M1 is present
  • X M1 and X M3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a fluorine atom
  • X M2 represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a cyano group, a
  • R M1 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 alkenyloxy having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
  • a 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. (Propenyl group) is particularly preferred.
  • R M1 is preferably an alkyl group when emphasizing reliability, and is preferably an alkenyl group when emphasizing a decrease in viscosity.
  • 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 dot in each formula represents the carbon atom in the ring structure to which the alkenyl group is bonded.)
  • a M1 and A M2 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:
  • Z M1 and Z M2 each independently -CH 2 O -, - CF 2 O -, - CH 2 CH 2 -, - CF 2 CF 2 - or preferably a single bond, -CF 2 O-, —CH 2 CH 2 — or a single bond is more preferable, and —CF 2 O— or a single bond is particularly preferable.
  • n M1 is preferably 0, 1, 2, or 3, preferably 0, 1 or 2, preferably 0 or 1 when emphasizing the improvement of ⁇ , and preferably 1 or 2 when emphasizing Tni .
  • the types of compounds that can be combined are used in combination according to desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M) 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 lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M) 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, for example, 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, and 55% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. Yes, 45%, 35%, 25%.
  • the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention keeps Tni high and a composition having good temperature stability is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound selected from, for example, a compound group represented by the general formula (M-2).
  • R M21 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
  • X M21 and X M22 each independently represent hydrogen represents an atom or a fluorine atom
  • Y M21 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or OCF 3.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8% 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 30%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention is required to maintain a high Tni and hardly burn-in, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-2.1) to the formula (M-2.5). 3) or / and a compound represented by the formula (M-2.5) is preferable.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-2.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6% It is.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-2.3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6% It is.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% It is.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-2.5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6% It is.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% It is.
  • Lower limit value of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by formulas (M-2.2), (M-2.3) and formula (M-2.5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention Is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% It is.
  • the content is preferably 1% or more with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention, more preferably 5% or more, further preferably 8% or more, further preferably 10% or more, and more preferably 14% or more. 16% or more is particularly preferable.
  • the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 30% or less, more preferably 25% or less, more preferably 22% or less, and more preferably 20%. Less than is particularly preferred.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M) used in the composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (M-3).
  • R M31 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
  • X M31 to X M36 are each independently hydrogen. represents an atom or a fluorine atom
  • Y M31 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or OCF 3.
  • the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-3) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-3) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-3.1) to the formula (M-3.8).
  • a compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by Formula (M-3.1) and / or Formula (M-3.2) is preferably contained.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-3.1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-3.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
  • the lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by the formulas (M-3.1) and (M-3.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, %, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (M-5).
  • R M51 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
  • X M51 and X M52 are each independently hydrogen. represents an atom or a fluorine atom
  • Y M51 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or OCF 3.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8% 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 30%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23% 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 5%.
  • the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention is required to maintain a high Tni and hardly burn-in, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-5) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-5.1) to the formula (M-5.4), and the formula (M-5.
  • a compound represented by formula (M-5.4) is preferable.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8%, 10%, 13% Yes, 15%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-5) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-5.11) to the formula (M-5.17), and the formula (M-5. 11), a compound represented by formula (M-5.13) and formula (M-5.17) is preferable.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8%, 10%, 13% Yes, 15%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-5) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-5.21) to the formula (M-5.28), and the formula (M-5. 21), a compound represented by formula (M-5.22), formula (M-5.23) and formula (M-5.25).
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8%, 10%, 13% Yes, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 30%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 40%, 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18% 15% 13% 10% 8% 5%
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (M-6).
  • R M61 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms
  • X M61 to X M64 are each independently fluorine.
  • Y M61 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or OCF 3
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-6) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • composition of the present invention When the composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display device having a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-6). In the case of a composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-6).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-6.1) to the formula (M-6.4). It is preferable to contain a compound represented by M-6.2) and formula (M-6.4).
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-6.11) to the formula (M-6.14). It is preferable to contain a compound represented by M-6.12) and formula (M-6.14).
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-6.21) to the formula (M-6.24). It is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (M-6.21), formula (M-6.22) and formula (M-6.24).
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-6.31) to the formula (M-6.34). Among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (M-6.31) and the formula (M-6.32).
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-6.41) to the formula (M-6.44). It is preferable to contain a compound represented by M-6.42).
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (M-7).
  • X M71 to X M76 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom
  • R M71 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group
  • Y M71 represents a fluorine atom or OCF 3.
  • the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-7) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-7) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • composition of the present invention When used for a liquid crystal display device having a small cell gap, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-7).
  • the composition of the present invention When used for a liquid crystal display element with a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-7).
  • it when used for a liquid crystal display element used in a low temperature environment, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-7).
  • a composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-7).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-7.1) to the formula (M-7.4), and the formula (M-7. It is preferable that it is a compound represented by 2).
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-7.11) to the formula (M-7.14), and the formula (M-7. 11) and a compound represented by the formula (M-7.12) are preferable.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-7.21) to the formula (M-7.24). 21) and a compound represented by the formula (M-7.22) are preferable.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (M-8).
  • X M81 to X M84 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom
  • Y M81 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF 3
  • R M81 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms
  • a M81 and A M82 are each independently 1,4-cyclohexylene group, 1,4-phenylene group or
  • the hydrogen atom on the 1,4-phenylene group may be substituted with a fluorine atom.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by formula (M-8) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% Yes, 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when a composition that does not easily cause seizure is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-8.1) to the formula (M-8.4).
  • it is a compound, and among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (M-8.1) or formula (M-8.2).
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-8.11) to the formula (M-8.14).
  • a compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by the formula (M-8.12) is preferably included.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-8.21) to the formula (M-8.24).
  • a compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by the formula (M-8.22) is preferably contained.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-8.31) to the formula (M-8.34).
  • a compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by the formula (M-8.32) is preferably contained.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by formula (M-8.41) to formula (M-8.44).
  • a compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by the formula (M-8.42) is preferably included.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-8.51) to the formula (M-8.54).
  • a compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by the formula (M-8.52) is preferably included.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
  • 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).
  • R L1 and R L2 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently Optionally substituted by —CH ⁇ CH—, —C ⁇ C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—, n L1 represents 0, 1, 2 or 3,
  • a L1 , A L2 and A L3 each independently represent (a) a 1,4-cyclohexylene group (one —CH 2 — present in the group or two or more —CH 2 — not adjacent to each other).
  • 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
  • n L1 is 2 or 3
  • a plurality of A L2 are present, they may be the same or different, and when n L1 is 2 or 3, and a plurality of Z L2 are present, May be the same or different, but excludes compounds represented by general formulas (i), (L-1) and (J).
  • the compound represented by general formula (L) may be used independently, it can also be used in combination.
  • 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.
  • 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 lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the 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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 dot in each formula represents the carbon atom in the ring structure to which the alkenyl group is bonded.)
  • 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 number of halogen atoms in the molecule is preferably 0 or 1.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formulas (L-2) to (L-8).
  • 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 formulas (L-3.1) to (L-3.4).
  • a compound represented by the formula (L-3.7) from (L-3.2) is preferable.
  • 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 lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by formulas (L-1), (i), formulas (L) and (J) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 80% 85% 88% 90% 92% 93% 93% 94% 95% 96% 97% 97% 98% 99% and 100%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 100%, 99%, 98%, and 95%.
  • the lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by the general formula (L-1), general formula (i), general formula (L) and (M) relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is: 80%, 85%, 88%, 90%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% and 100%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 100%, 99%, 98%, and 95%.
  • the lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by formulas (L-1), (i) and (M) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 70%, and 73 %, 75%, 77%, and 80%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 100%, 99%, 98%, 95%, and 90%.
  • the general formula (M ⁇ ) is 60%, 64%, 67%, 70%, and 73%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 100%, 99%, 98%, 95%, 92%, 90%, 86%, and 82%.
  • the liquid crystal composition of the present invention can optimize the balance between ⁇ and ⁇ 1 while satisfying the basic characteristics required for the liquid crystal composition.
  • is increased
  • ⁇ 1 is also increased.
  • the liquid crystal composition of the present invention has very good characteristics.
  • the low-temperature storage time could be optimized by adjusting the value of T.
  • 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 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 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 with a fluorine atom
  • 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.
  • MQ represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4
  • 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%.
  • 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.
  • liquid crystal display elements As liquid crystal display elements, AM-LCD (active matrix liquid crystal display element), TN (nematic liquid crystal display element), STN-LCD (super twisted nematic liquid crystal display element), OCB-LCD and IPS-LCD (in-plane switching liquid crystal display element)
  • AM-LCD active matrix liquid crystal display element
  • TN nematic liquid crystal display element
  • STN-LCD super twisted nematic liquid crystal display element
  • OCB-LCD OCB-LCD
  • IPS-LCD in-plane switching liquid crystal display element
  • the two substrates of the liquid crystal cell used in the liquid crystal display element can be made of a transparent material having flexibility such as glass or plastic, and one of them can be an opaque material such as silicon.
  • a transparent substrate having a transparent electrode layer can be obtained, for example, by sputtering indium tin oxide (ITO) on a transparent substrate such as a glass plate.
  • the substrate is opposed so that the transparent electrode layer is on the inside.
  • the thickness of the obtained light control layer is 1 to 100 ⁇ m. More preferably, the thickness is 1.5 to 10 ⁇ m.
  • the polarizing plate it is preferable to adjust the product of the refractive index anisotropy ⁇ n of the liquid crystal and the cell thickness d so that the contrast is maximized.
  • the polarizing axis of each polarizing plate can be adjusted so that the viewing angle and contrast are good.
  • a retardation film for widening the viewing angle can also be used.
  • the spacer examples include columnar spacers made of glass particles, plastic particles, alumina particles, a photoresist material, and the like. Thereafter, a sealant such as an epoxy thermosetting composition is screen-printed on the substrates with a liquid crystal inlet provided, the substrates are bonded together, and heated to thermally cure the sealant.
  • a sealant such as an epoxy thermosetting composition is screen-printed on the substrates with a liquid crystal inlet provided, the substrates are bonded together, and heated to thermally cure the sealant.
  • a normal vacuum injection method or an ODF method can be used as a method for sandwiching the polymerizable compound-containing composition between the two substrates.
  • a display element manufactured using the ODF method In the ODF liquid crystal display device manufacturing process, a sealant such as epoxy photothermal combination curing is drawn on a backplane or frontplane substrate using a dispenser in a closed-loop bank shape, and then removed.
  • a liquid crystal display element can be manufactured by bonding a front plane and a back plane after dropping a predetermined amount of the composition under air.
  • the composition of the present invention can be suitably used because the composition can be stably dropped in the ODF process.
  • an appropriate polymerization rate is desirable in order to obtain good alignment performance of liquid crystals. Therefore, active energy rays such as ultraviolet rays or electron beams are irradiated singly or in combination or sequentially.
  • the method of polymerizing by is preferred.
  • ultraviolet rays When ultraviolet rays are used, a polarized light source or a non-polarized light source may be used.
  • the polymerization is carried out in a state where the polymerizable compound-containing composition is sandwiched between two substrates, at least the substrate on the irradiated surface side must be given adequate transparency to the active energy rays. Don't be.
  • the orientation state of the unpolymerized part is changed by changing conditions such as an electric field, a magnetic field, or temperature, and further irradiation with active energy rays is performed. Then, it is possible to use a means for polymerization.
  • a means for polymerization In particular, when ultraviolet exposure is performed, it is preferable to perform ultraviolet exposure while applying an alternating electric field to the polymerizable compound-containing composition.
  • the alternating electric field to be applied is preferably an alternating current having a frequency of 10 Hz to 10 kHz, more preferably a frequency of 60 Hz to 10 kHz, and the voltage is selected depending on a desired pretilt angle of the liquid crystal display element.
  • the pretilt angle of the liquid crystal display element can be controlled by the applied voltage.
  • the pretilt angle is preferably controlled from 80 degrees to 89.9 degrees from the viewpoint of alignment stability and contrast.
  • the temperature at the time of irradiation is preferably within a temperature range in which the liquid crystal state of the composition of the present invention is maintained.
  • Polymerization is preferably performed at a temperature close to room temperature, that is, typically at a temperature of 15 to 35 ° C.
  • a lamp for generating ultraviolet rays a metal halide lamp, a high-pressure mercury lamp, an ultra-high pressure mercury lamp, or the like can be used.
  • a wavelength of the ultraviolet-ray to irradiate it is preferable to irradiate the ultraviolet-ray of the wavelength range which is not the absorption wavelength range of a composition, and it is preferable to cut and use an ultraviolet-ray as needed.
  • the intensity of the irradiated ultraviolet light is preferably 0.1 mW / cm 2 to 100 W / cm 2, more preferably 2 mW / cm 2 to 50 W / cm 2.
  • the amount of energy of ultraviolet rays to be irradiated can be adjusted as appropriate, but is preferably 10 mJ / cm 2 to 500 J / cm 2, and more preferably 100 mJ / cm 2 to 200 J / cm 2.
  • the intensity may be changed.
  • the time for irradiating with ultraviolet rays is appropriately selected depending on the intensity of the irradiated ultraviolet rays, but is preferably from 10 seconds to 3600 seconds, and more preferably from 10 seconds to 600 seconds.
  • the liquid crystal display device using the 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 liquid crystal display element for mode, FFS mode, IPS mode or ECB mode.
  • the measured characteristics are as follows.
  • T ni Nematic phase-isotropic liquid phase transition temperature (° C.) ⁇ n: Refractive index anisotropy at 298K ⁇ : Dielectric anisotropy at 298K ⁇ : Viscosity at 293K (mPa ⁇ s) ⁇ 1 : rotational viscosity at 298 K (mPa ⁇ s) Vth: A voltage in which liquid crystal is sealed in a TN cell having a thickness of 6 microns, and the transmittance changes by 10% under a crossed Nicol polarizing plate at 298K.
  • VHR Voltage holding ratio (%) at 333 K under conditions of frequency 60 Hz and applied voltage 5 V
  • VHR TEG (test element group) for evaluation of electro-optical properties in which a composition sample was enclosed was held in a thermostatic bath at 130 ° C. for 1 hour, and then measured under the same conditions as in the VHR measurement method described above.
  • Burn-in The burn-in evaluation of the liquid crystal display element is performed until the afterimage of the fixed pattern reaches an unacceptable afterimage level when displaying the predetermined fixed pattern in the display area for an arbitrary test time and then displaying the entire screen uniformly. The test time was measured.
  • test time referred to here indicates the display time of the fixed pattern, and the longer this time is, the more the afterimage is suppressed and the higher the performance.
  • the unacceptable afterimage level is a level at which an afterimage that is rejected in the shipment acceptance / rejection determination is observed.
  • Sample A 1000 hours
  • Sample B 500 hours
  • Sample C 200 hours
  • Sample D 100 hours Performance is A>B>C> D.
  • Drop marks The evaluation of the drop marks of the liquid crystal display device was performed by visual observation of the drop marks that appeared white when the entire surface was displayed in black by the following five-step evaluation.
  • Process suitability is determined by dropping a liquid crystal 50pL at a time, "0 to 100 times, 101 to 200 times, 201 to 300 times, " 100 times at a time using a constant volume metering pump in the ODF process. The mass of the liquid crystal for each 100 drops was measured and evaluated by the number of drops at which the mass variation reached a size that could not be adapted to the ODF process.
  • Low temperature storage For storage stability evaluation at low temperature, after preparing the composition, 0.5 g of the composition was weighed into a 1 mL sample bottle and stored in a temperature controlled test tank at -25 ° C. for 240 hours. Generation
  • Solubility at low temperature In order to evaluate the solubility at low temperature, after preparing the composition, 1 g of the composition was weighed into a 2 mL sample bottle, and the next operation state “ ⁇ 20 ° C. (held for 1 hour) in a temperature-controlled test tank. ⁇ Temperature rise (0.1 ° C / min) ⁇ 0 ° C (hold for 1 hour) ⁇ Temperature rise (0.1 ° C / min) ⁇ 20 ° C (hold for 1 hour) ⁇ Temperature drop (-0.1 ° C / every hour) Min) ⁇ 0 ° C. (hold for 1 hour) ⁇ fall temperature ( ⁇ 0.1 ° C./min) ⁇ 20° C.
  • Examples 1 to 30 A composition containing a predetermined amount of the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) and the compound represented by the general formula (i) as a constituent component of the present application was prepared, and the effect thereof was confirmed.
  • surface represents the mass% with respect to a composition.
  • composition of the present application was excellent in the relationship between ⁇ and ⁇ 1, capable of high-speed response and low-voltage driving, and excellent in low-temperature storage stability (long low-temperature storage time).

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is: to provide a composition which has a positive Δε, and which has a liquid crystal phase with a wide temperature range, and has low viscosity, excellent low-temperature solubility, a high resistivity and voltage holding ratio, and an excellent balance of stable characteristics against heat and light; and, by using this composition, to further provide, with good yield, FFS-type, IPS-type or TN-type liquid crystal elements which have excellent display quality and which are unlikely to result in display defects such as burn-in or drip marks. This invention provides a composition which contains a compound represented by general formula (L-1) and a compound represented by general formula (i), and in which, of the compounds in which at least one of RL11 and RL12 in general formula (L-1) is an alkenyl group of 2-8 carbon atoms, the content of the compounds in which both of RL11 and RL12 in general formula (L-1) are an alkenyl group is optimized; the present invention also provides a liquid crystal display element using said composition.

Description

組成物及びそれを使用した液晶表示素子Composition and liquid crystal display device using the same
 本発明は液晶表示材料として有用な誘電率異方性(Δε)が正の値を示す組成物及びこれを用いた液晶表示素子に関する。 The present invention relates to a composition having a positive dielectric anisotropy (Δε) useful as a liquid crystal display material and a liquid crystal display device using the same.
 液晶表示素子は、時計、電卓をはじめとして、各種測定機器、自動車用パネル、ワードプロセッサー、電子手帳、プリンター、コンピューター、テレビ、時計、広告表示板等に用いられるようになっている。液晶表示方式としては、その代表的なものにTN(ツイステッド・ネマチック)型、STN(スーパー・ツイステッド・ネマチック)型、TFT(薄膜トランジスタ)を用いた垂直配向型やIPS(イン・プレーン・スイッチング)型、FFS(フリンジ・フィールド・スイッチング)型等がある。これらの液晶表示素子に用いられる液晶組成物は水分、空気、熱、光などの外的刺激に対して安定であること、また、室温を中心としてできるだけ広い温度範囲で液晶相を示し、低粘性であり、かつ駆動電圧が低いことが求められる。さらに液晶組成物は個々の表示素子にとって誘電率異方性(Δε)又は及び屈折率異方性(Δn)等を最適な値とするために、数種類から数十種類の化合物から構成されている。 Liquid crystal display elements are used in various measuring instruments, automobile panels, word processors, electronic notebooks, printers, computers, televisions, watches, advertisement display boards, etc., including clocks and calculators. Typical liquid crystal display methods include TN (twisted nematic) type, STN (super twisted nematic) type, vertical alignment type using TFT (thin film transistor), and IPS (in-plane switching) type. And FFS (fringe field switching) type. The liquid crystal composition used in these liquid crystal display elements is stable against external stimuli such as moisture, air, heat, light, etc., and exhibits a liquid crystal phase in the widest possible temperature range centering on room temperature. And a low driving voltage is required. Further, the liquid crystal composition is composed of several to several tens of kinds of compounds in order to optimize the dielectric anisotropy (Δε) or the refractive index anisotropy (Δn) for each display element. .
 垂直配向(VA)型ディスプレイではΔεが負の液晶組成物が用いられており、TN型、STN型又はIPS型、FFS型等の水平配向型ディスプレイではΔεが正の液晶組成物が用いられている。これら液晶組成物は低電圧駆動、高速応答、広い動作温度範囲が求められている。すなわち、Δεが正で絶対値が大きく、粘度(η)が小さく、高いネマチック相-等方性液体相転移温度(Tni)や低温での析出が起こらない優れた低温保存性が要求されている。また、Δnとセルギャップ(d)との積であるΔn×dの設定から、液晶組成物のΔnをセルギャップに合わせて適当な範囲に調節する必要がある。加えて液晶表示素子をテレビ等へ応用する場合においては高速応答性が重視されるため、回転粘性(γ1)の小さい液晶組成物が要求される。 In a vertical alignment (VA) type display, a liquid crystal composition having a negative Δε is used, and in a horizontal alignment type display such as a TN type, STN type, IPS type, or FFS type, a liquid crystal composition having a positive Δε is used. Yes. These liquid crystal compositions are required to have low voltage driving, high-speed response, and a wide operating temperature range. That is, Δε is positive, the absolute value is large, the viscosity (η) is small, a high nematic phase-isotropic liquid phase transition temperature (Tni), and excellent low-temperature storage stability that does not cause precipitation at low temperatures is required. . Further, from the setting of Δn × d, which is the product of Δn and the cell gap (d), it is necessary to adjust Δn of the liquid crystal composition to an appropriate range according to the cell gap. In addition, when applying a liquid crystal display element to a television or the like, since high-speed response is important, a liquid crystal composition having a low rotational viscosity (γ1) is required.
 加えて、液晶組成物においては、各物性値のバランスも重要である。例えば、ある特定の特性のみを改善した結果、他の特性が実用的な範囲を満たさない場合にはその組成物は実用的に使用することが出来なくなってしまうこととなる。液晶組成物の有する物理的、化学的特性はそれぞれトレードオフの関係になっていることが多く、そのすべてを改善していくことは極めて困難である。 In addition, in the liquid crystal composition, the balance of each physical property value is also important. For example, as a result of improving only certain specific characteristics, if other characteristics do not satisfy the practical range, the composition cannot be used practically. The physical and chemical properties of the liquid crystal composition are often in a trade-off relationship, and it is extremely difficult to improve all of them.
 高速応答性を志向した液晶組成物の構成として、例えば、Δεが正の液晶化合物である式(A-1)、(A-2)や(A-3)で表される化合物、及びΔεが中性の液晶化合物である(B)を組み合わせて使用した液晶組成物の開示がされている(特許文献1から4)。 Examples of the composition of the liquid crystal composition aimed at high-speed response include, for example, compounds represented by formulas (A-1), (A-2) and (A-3), wherein Δε is a positive liquid crystal compound, and Δε is A liquid crystal composition using a combination of (B) which is a neutral liquid crystal compound has been disclosed (Patent Documents 1 to 4).
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 しかし、これらの発明では、高度化された現在の要求には十分に答えられていない。 However, these inventions do not adequately answer the current sophisticated demands.
 一方で、液晶表示素子の用途が拡大するに至り、その使用方法、製造方法にも大きな変化が見られる。これらの変化に対応するためには、従来知られているような基本的な物性値以外の特性を最適化することが求められるようになった。 On the other hand, the use of liquid crystal display elements has expanded, and there has been a significant change in the method of use and manufacturing. In order to cope with these changes, it has become necessary to optimize characteristics other than the basic physical property values as conventionally known.
 すなわち、液晶組成物を使用する液晶表示素子はVA型やIPS型等が広く使用されるに至り、その大きさも50型以上の超大型サイズの表示素子が実用化されるに至り使用されるようになった。基板サイズの大型化に伴い、液晶組成物の基板への注入方法も従来の真空注入法から滴下注入(ODF:One Drop Fill)法が注入方法の主流となったが、液晶組成物を基板に滴下した際の滴下痕が表示品位の低下を招く問題が表面化するに至った。 That is, liquid crystal display elements using a liquid crystal composition are widely used, such as VA type and IPS type, and super large size display elements having a size of 50 type or more are practically used. Became. Along with the increase in substrate size, the method of injecting liquid crystal composition into the substrate has become the main method of injection from the conventional vacuum injection method (ODF: One Drop Fill) method. The problem that the drop marks when dropped causes the display quality to deteriorate is brought to the surface.
 さらに、ODF法による液晶表示素子製造工程においては、液晶表示素子のサイズに応じて最適な液晶注入量を滴下する必要がある。注入量のずれが最適値から大きくなると、あらかじめ設計された液晶表示素子の屈折率や駆動電界のバランスが崩れ、斑発生やコントラスト不良などの表示不良が生じる。特に、最近流行しているスマートフォンに多用される小型液晶表示素子は、最適な液晶注入量が少ないために最適値からのずれを一定範囲内に制御すること自体が難しい。従って、液晶表示素子の歩留まり高く保持するために、例えば、液晶滴下時に生じる滴下装置内の急激な圧力変化や衝撃に対する影響が少なく、長時間にわたって安定的に液晶を滴下し続けることが可能な性能も必要である。 Furthermore, in the liquid crystal display element manufacturing process 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. When the deviation of the injection amount increases from the optimum value, the balance between the refractive index and the driving electric field of the liquid crystal display element designed in advance is lost, and display defects such as spots and contrast defects occur. In particular, small liquid crystal display elements that are frequently used in smartphones that have become popular recently are difficult to control the deviation from the optimum value within a certain range because the optimum liquid crystal injection amount is small. Therefore, in order to keep the yield of the liquid crystal display element high, for example, there is little influence on the sudden pressure change and impact in the dropping device that occurs when dropping the liquid crystal, and the ability to keep dropping the liquid crystal stably for a long time Is also necessary.
 このように、TFT素子等で駆動するアクティブマトリックス駆動液晶表示素子に使用される液晶組成物おいては、高速応答性能等の液晶表示素子として求められている特性や性能を維持しつつ、従来から重視されてきた高い比抵抗値あるいは高い電圧保持率を有することや光や熱等の外部刺激に対して安定であるという特性に加えて、液晶表示素子の製造方法を考慮した開発が求められてきている。 Thus, in the liquid crystal composition used for the active matrix drive liquid crystal display element driven by a TFT element or the like, while maintaining the characteristics and performance required for a liquid crystal display element such as high-speed response performance, In addition to the characteristics of having a high specific resistance value or high voltage holding ratio, which are emphasized, and being stable against external stimuli such as light and heat, development in consideration of the manufacturing method of liquid crystal display elements has been required. ing.
特開2008-037918号JP 2008-037918 A 特開2008-038018号JP 2008-038018 A 特開2010-275390号JP 2010-275390 A 特開2011-052120号JP 2011-052120 A
 本発明が解決しようとする課題は、Δεが正の組成物であって、広い温度範囲の液晶相を有し、粘性が小さく、低温での溶解性が良好で、比抵抗や電圧保持率が高く、熱や光に対して安定な特性をバランスよく有する組成物を提供し、更にこれを用いることで表示品位に優れ、焼き付きや滴下痕等の表示不良の発生し難いFFS型、IPS型やTN型等の液晶表示素子を歩留まりよく提供することにある。 The problem to be solved by the present invention is a composition having a positive Δε, a liquid crystal phase in a wide temperature range, low viscosity, good solubility at low temperature, specific resistance and voltage holding ratio. A composition having high balance with stable properties against heat and light is provided, and further, by using this composition, it is excellent in display quality and display defects such as image sticking and dripping marks are unlikely to occur. It is to provide a liquid crystal display element such as a TN type with a high yield.
 本発明者は、種々の液晶化合物及び種々の化学物質を検討し、特定の液晶化合物を組み合わせることにより前記課題を解決することができることを見出し、本発明を完成するに至った。 The present inventors have studied various liquid crystal compounds and various chemical substances, and found that the above problems can be solved by combining specific liquid crystal compounds, and have completed the present invention.
 一般式(L-1)で表される化合物を1種又は2種以上を含有し、
一般式(L-1)で表される化合物として、RL11及びRL12がそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数2又は3のアルケニル基である化合物を1種又は2種以上を含有するが、
Tの値が、0.3以上、1以下であり、
Containing one or more compounds represented by formula (L-1),
The compound represented by the general formula (L-1) contains one or more compounds in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms,
The value of T is not less than 0.3 and not more than 1,
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-M000006
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-M000006
(ジアルケニル-Lは、一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12がともにそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物の組成物中の合計の含有量を表す。アルケニル-Lは、一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12の少なくとも一方が炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物の組成物中の合計の含有量を表す。)
一般式(i)で表される化合物を1種又は2種以上を含有する組成物。
(Dialkenyl-L represents the total content in the composition of the compound in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the general formula (L-1). -L represents the total content in the composition of the compound in which at least one of R L11 and R L12 in formula (L-1) is an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
A composition containing one or more compounds represented by formula (i).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000007
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000007
(式(L-1)中、RL11及びRL12はそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1個又は非隣接の2個以上の-CH-はそれぞれ独立して-CH=CH-、-C≡C-、-O-、-CO-、-COO-又は-OCO-によって置換されていてもよい。 (In the formula (L-1), R L11 and R L12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or non-adjacent two or more —CH 2 — in the alkyl group. Each independently may be substituted by —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—.
 式(i)中、Ri1は炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1個又は非隣接の2個以上の-CH-はそれぞれ独立して-CH=CH-、-C≡C-、-O-、-CO-、-COO-又は-OCO-によって置換されていてもよく、
 ni1は、0、1又は2を表し、
 Xi1、Xi2、Xi3、Xi4、Xi5、Xi6及びYi1はそれぞれ独立して、水素原子、フッ素原子、塩素原子、シアノ基、トリフルオロメチル基、フルオロメトキシ基、ジフルオロメトキシ基、トリフルオロメトキシ基又は2,2,2-トリフルオロエチル基を表す。)
 当該組成物を使用した液晶表示素子及び当該組成物を使用したTN(Twisted Nematic)、ECB(Electrically Controlled Birefringence)、IPS(In Plane Switching)又はFFS(Fringe Field Switching)を提供する。
In the formula (i), R i1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH═CH—. , —C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
n i1 represents 0, 1 or 2;
X i1 , X i2 , X i3 , X i4 , X i5 , X i6 and Y i1 are each independently a hydrogen atom, fluorine atom, chlorine atom, cyano group, trifluoromethyl group, fluoromethoxy group, difluoromethoxy group Represents a trifluoromethoxy group or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group. )
Provided are a liquid crystal display device using the composition and TN (Twisted Nematic), ECB (Electrically Controlled Birefringence), IPS (In Plane Switching) or FFS (Fringe Field Switching) using the composition.
 本発明の正の誘電率異方性を有する組成物は、大幅に低い粘性を得ることができ、低温での溶解性が良好で、比抵抗や電圧保持率が熱や光によって受ける変化が極めて小さいため、製品の実用性が高く、これを用いたIPS型やFFS型等の液晶表示素子は高速応答を達成できる。また液晶表示素子製造工程において安定的に性能を発揮できるため、工程起因の表示不良が抑制されて歩留まり高く製造できるので、非常に有用である。 The composition having positive dielectric anisotropy of the present invention can obtain a significantly low viscosity, has good solubility at low temperatures, and changes in specific resistance and voltage holding ratio due to heat and light are extremely high. Since it is small, the practicality of the product is high, and an IPS type or FFS type liquid crystal display element using the product can achieve a high-speed response. In addition, since the performance can be stably exhibited in the liquid crystal display element manufacturing process, display defects due to the process can be suppressed and manufacturing can be performed with a high yield, which is very useful.
 本発明の組成物は、室温(25℃)において液晶相を呈することが好ましく、ネマチック相を呈することが更に好ましい。また、本発明の組成物は誘電的にほぼ中性の化合物(Δεの値が-2~2)及び正の化合物(Δεの値が2より大きい)を含有する。尚、化合物の誘電率異方性は、25℃において誘電的にほぼ中性の組成物に添加して調製した組成物の誘電率異方性の測定値から外挿した値である。なお、以下含有量を%で記載するが、これは質量%を意味する。 The composition of the present invention preferably exhibits a liquid crystal phase at room temperature (25 ° C.), and more preferably exhibits a nematic phase. The composition of the present invention contains a dielectrically nearly neutral compound (Δε value is −2 to 2) and a positive compound (Δε value is larger than 2). The dielectric anisotropy of the compound is a value extrapolated from a measured value of the dielectric anisotropy of a composition prepared by adding to a dielectrically nearly neutral composition at 25 ° C. In addition, although content is described in% below, this means the mass%.
 一般式(L-1)で表される化合物は中性の化合物であるが、1種を使用してもよいし、2種以上を組み合わせて使用することもできる。 The compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is a neutral compound, but one kind may be used, or two or more kinds may be used in combination.
 一般式(L-1)中、RL11及びRL12はそれぞれ独立して、炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基、炭素原子数1~8のアルコキシ基、炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数2~8のアルケニルオキシ基が好ましく、炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数1~5のアルコキシ基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニルオキシ基が好ましく、炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が更に好ましく、炭素原子数2~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~3のアルケニル基が更に好ましく、炭素原子数3のアルケニル基(プロペニル基)が特に好ましい。 In general formula (L-1), R L11 and R L12 are each independently 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. An 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.
 信頼性を重視する場合にはRL11及びRL12はアルキル基であることが好ましく、粘性の低下を重視する場合にはアルケニル基であることが好ましい。 R L11 and R L12 are preferably alkyl groups when importance is placed on reliability, and alkenyl groups are preferred when importance is placed on viscosity reduction.
 アルケニル基としては、式(R1)から式(R5)のいずれかで表される基から選ばれることが好ましい。(各式中の黒点は環構造中の炭素原子を表す。) 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.)
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000008
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000008
 L-ジアルケニルは、本願組成物中における一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12がともにそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物の合計含有量を表す。 L-dialkenyl represents the total content of compounds in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the general formula (L-1) in the composition of the present application.
 L-アルケニルは、本願組成物中における一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12の少なくとも一方が炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物の合計含有量を表す。 L-alkenyl represents the total content of compounds in which at least one of R L11 and R L12 is an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the general formula (L-1) in the composition of the present application.
 つまり、Tの値は、組成物に含まれる側鎖として1個又は2個のアルケニル基を有する一般式(L-1)で表される化合物の含有量(質量%)のうち、両方の側鎖がアルケニル基である一般式(L-1)で表される化合物の含有量(質量%)の割合を示している。 That is, the value of T is the value of both sides of the content (% by mass) of the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) having one or two alkenyl groups as side chains contained in the composition. The ratio of the content (% by mass) of the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) in which the chain is an alkenyl group is shown.
 Tの値の好ましい下限値は、0.3であり、0.35であり、0.38であり、0.4であり、0.42であり、0.45であり、0.47であり、0.48であり、0.5であり、0.52であり、0.55であり、0.57であり、0.58であり、0.6であり、0.62であり、0.65であり、0.67であり、0.68であり、0.7であり、0.72であり、0.75であり、0.77であり、0.78であり、0.8であり、0.82であり、0.85であり、0.87であり、0.88であり、0.9である。組成物の粘度の改善を重視する場合には高くした方が好ましく、組成物の信頼性や保存安定性を重視する場合には低くした方が好ましい。 The preferred lower limit of the value of T is 0.3, 0.35, 0.38, 0.4, 0.42, 0.45, 0.47 0.48, 0.5, 0.52, 0.55, 0.57, 0.58, 0.6, 0.62, 0 .65, 0.67, 0.68, 0.7, 0.72, 0.75, 0.77, 0.78, 0.8 0.82, 0.85, 0.87, 0.88, and 0.9. When importance is placed on improving the viscosity of the composition, it is preferably increased, and when importance is placed on the reliability and storage stability of the composition, it is preferably lowered.
 Tの値の好ましい上限値は、1であり、0.98であり、0.95であり、0.93であり、0.8であり、0.88であり、0.85であり、0.83であり、0.8であり、0.78であり、0.75であり、0.73であり、0.7であり、0.68であり、0.65であり、0.63であり、0.6である。組成物の粘度の改善を重視する場合には高くした方が好ましく、組成物の信頼性や保存安定性を重視する場合には低くした方が好ましい。 The preferable upper limit of the value of T is 1, 0.98, 0.95, 0.93, 0.8, 0.88, 0.85, 0, .83, 0.8, 0.78, 0.75, 0.73, 0.7, 0.68, 0.65, 0.63 It is 0.6. When importance is placed on improving the viscosity of the composition, it is preferably increased, and when importance is placed on the reliability and storage stability of the composition, it is preferably lowered.
 なお、Tの値に下限値を持つことから、本組成物は、一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12がともにそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物を必ず含有している。 Since the value of T has a lower limit, the present composition comprises a compound in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the general formula (L-1). Must be included.
 また、一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12がともにそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物は、一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12の少なくとも一方が炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物に含まれている関係にある。 A compound in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the general formula (L-1) is at least one of R L11 and R L12 in the general formula (L-1). One of the relations is contained in a compound having an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
 一般式(L-1)で表される化合物は単独で使用することもできるが、2以上の化合物を組み合わせて使用することもできる。組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類であり、2種類であり、3種類であり、4種類であり、5種類以上である。 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.
 好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%であり、15%であり、20%であり、25%であり、30%であり、35%であり、40%であり、45%であり、50%であり、55%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、95%であり、90%であり、85%であり、80%であり、75%であり、70%であり、65%であり、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、40%であり、35%であり、30%であり、25%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, and 15% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, and 55%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 95%, 90%, 85%, 80%, 75%, 70%, 65%, based on the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, 30%, 25%.
 本発明の組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値が高く上限値が高いことが好ましい。さらに、本発明の組成物のTniを高く保ち、温度安定性の良い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値が中庸で上限値が中庸であることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値が低く上限値が低いことが好ましい。 When the viscosity of the composition of the present invention is kept low and a composition having a high response speed is required, 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.
 一般式(L-1)で表される化合物は一般式(L-1-1)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましい。 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).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000009
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000009
(式中RL12は一般式(L-1)における意味と同じ意味を表す。)
 一般式(L-1-1)で表される化合物は、式(L-1-1.1)から式(L-1-1.3)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましく、式(L-1-1.2)又は式(L-1-1.3)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、特に、式(L-1-1.3)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。
(Wherein R L12 represents the same meaning as in general formula (L-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.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000010
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000010
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-1-1.3)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、20%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、7%であり、6%であり、5%であり、3%である。 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%.
 一般式(L-1)で表される化合物は一般式(L-1-2)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましい。 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).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000011
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000011
(式中RL12は一般式(L-1)における意味と同じ意味を表す。)
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-1-2)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、5%であり、10%であり、15%であり、17%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、35%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、42%であり、40%であり、38%であり、35%であり、33%であり、30%である。
(Wherein 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%.
 さらに、一般式(L-1-2)で表される化合物は、式(L-1-2.1)から式(L-1-2.4)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましく、式(L-1-2.1)及び式(L-1-2.2)で表される化合物が好ましく、特に、式(L-1-2.2)で表される化合物は本発明の組成物の応答速度を特に改善するため好ましい。また、応答速度よりも高いTniを求めるときは、式(L-1-2.3)又は式(L-1-2.4)で表される化合物を用いることが好ましい。式(L-1-2.3)及び式(L-1-2.4)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解度を良くするために10%以上にすることは好ましくない。 Further, 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). Preferably, the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.1) and the formula (L-1-2.2) is preferable, and in particular, the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2). Compounds are preferred because they particularly improve the response speed of the compositions of the present invention. When obtaining Tni higher than the response speed, 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 the formulas (L-1-2.3) and (L-1-2.4) is not preferably 10% or more in order to improve the solubility at low temperatures.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000012
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000012
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-1-2.1)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、10%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、33%であり、35%であり、38%であり、40%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、43%であり、40%であり、38%であり、35%であり、32%であり、30%であり、27%であり、25%であり、22%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.1) 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%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-1-2.2)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、10%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、33%であり、35%であり、38%であり、40%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、43%であり、40%であり、38%であり、35%であり、32%であり、30%であり、27%であり、25%であり、22%である。 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%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-1-1.3)で表される化合物及び式(L-1-2.2)で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、10%であり、15%であり、20%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、35%であり、40%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、43%であり、40%であり、38%であり、35%であり、32%であり、30%であり、27%であり、25%であり、22%である。 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%.
 一般式(L-1)で表される化合物は一般式(L-1-3)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましい。 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).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000013
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000013
(式中RL13及びRL14はそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基又は炭素原子数1~8のアルコキシ基を表す。)
 RL13及びRL14は、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基及び直鎖状の炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が好ましい。
(Wherein 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. .
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-1-3)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、5%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、17%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、30%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、40%であり、37%であり、35%であり、33%であり、30%であり、27%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、17%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%である。
さらに、一般式(L-1-3)で表される化合物は、式(L-1-3.1)から式(L-1-3.12)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましく、式(L-1-3.1)、式(L-1-3.3)又は式(L-1-3.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。特に、式(L-1-3.1)で表される化合物は本発明の組成物の応答速度を特に改善するため好ましい。また、応答速度よりも高いTniを求めるときは、式(L-1-3.3)、式(L-1-3.4)、式(L-1-3.11)及び式(L-1-3.12)で表される化合物を用いることが好ましい。式(L-1-3.3)、式(L-1-3.4)、式(L-1-3.11)及び式(L-1-3.12)で表される化合物の合計の含有量は、低温での溶解度を良くするために20%以上にすることは好ましくない。
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% %.
Further, 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). Preferably, it is a compound represented by formula (L-1-3.1), formula (L-1-3.3) or formula (L-1-3.4). In particular, 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.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000014
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000014
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-1-3.1)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、20%であり、17%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、7%であり、6%である。 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%.
 一般式(L-1)で表される化合物は一般式(L-1-4)及び/又は(L-1-5)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましい。 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).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000015
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000015
(式中RL15及びRL16はそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基又は炭素原子数1~8のアルコキシ基を表す。)
 RL15及びRL16は、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基及び直鎖状の炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が好ましい。
(In the formula, 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. .
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-1-4)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、5%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、17%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、17%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%である。 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. %.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-1-5)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、5%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、17%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、17%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%である。 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. %.
 さらに、一般式(L-1-4)及び(L-1-5)で表される化合物は、式(L-1-4.1)から式(L-1-5.3)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましく、式(L-1-4.2)又は式(L-1-5.2)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Furthermore, 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). And a compound represented by the formula (L-1-4.2) or the formula (L-1-5.2) is preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000016
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000016
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-1-4.2)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、20%であり、17%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、7%であり、6%である。 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%.
 一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12がともにそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物としては、式(L-A.1)~(L-A.3)で表される化合物が好ましく、式(L-A.1)及び(L-A.2)で表される化合物が好ましい。 Compounds in which R L11 and R L12 in the general formula (L-1) are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms are represented by the formulas (LA.1) to (LA.3) And the compounds represented by the formulas (LA.1) and (LA.2) are preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000017
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000017
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-A.1)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、10%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、33%であり、35%であり、38%であり、40%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、43%であり、40%であり、38%であり、35%であり、32%であり、30%であり、27%であり、25%であり、22%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-1) 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%, 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%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-A.1)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、10%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、33%であり、35%であり、38%であり、40%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、43%であり、40%であり、38%であり、35%であり、32%であり、30%であり、27%であり、25%であり、22%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-1) 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%, 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%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-A.2)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、10%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、33%であり、35%であり、38%であり、40%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、43%であり、40%であり、38%であり、35%であり、32%であり、30%であり、27%であり、25%であり、22%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-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%, 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%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-A.2)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、10%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、33%であり、35%であり、38%であり、40%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、43%であり、40%であり、38%であり、35%であり、32%であり、30%であり、27%であり、25%であり、22%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-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%, 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%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-A.3)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、10%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、33%であり、35%であり、38%であり、40%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、43%であり、40%であり、38%であり、35%であり、32%であり、30%であり、27%であり、25%であり、22%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-3) 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%, 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%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-A.3)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、10%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、33%であり、35%であり、38%であり、40%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、43%であり、40%であり、38%であり、35%であり、32%であり、30%であり、27%であり、25%であり、22%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-3) 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%, 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%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-A.1)で表される化合物及び式(L-A.2)で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、10%であり、15%であり、20%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、35%であり、40%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、60%であり、55%であり、50%であり、45%であり、43%であり、40%であり、38%であり、35%であり、32%であり、30%であり、27%であり、25%であり、22%である。 The lower limit value of the total content of the compound represented by the formula (LA-1) and the compound represented by the formula (LA-2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 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%.
 式(L-A.1)、式(L-A.2)、式(L-1-1.3)、式(L-1-2.2)、式(L-1-3.1)、式(L-1-3.3)、式(L-1-3.4)、式(L-1-3.11)及び式(L-1-3.12)で表される化合物から選ばれる2種以上の化合物を組み合わせることが好ましく、式(L-A.1)、式(L-A.2)、式(L-1-1.3)、式(L-1-2.2)、式(L-1-3.1)、式(L-1-3.3)、式(L-1-3.4)及び式(L-1-4.2)で表される化合物から選ばれる2種以上の化合物を組み合わせることが好ましく、これら化合物の合計の含有量の好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、33%であり、35%であり、上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、80%であり、70%であり、60%であり、50%であり、45%であり、40%であり、37%であり、35%であり、33%であり、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%である。組成物の信頼性を重視する場合には、式(L-A.1)、式(L-A.2)、式(L-1-3.1)、式(L-1-3.3)及び式(L-1-3.4))で表される化合物から選ばれる2種以上の化合物を組み合わせることが好ましく、組成物の応答速度を重視する場合には、式(L-A.1)、式(L-A.2)、式(L-1-1.3)、式(L-1-2.2)で表される化合物から選ばれる2種以上の化合物を組み合わせることが好ましい。 Formula (LA-1), Formula (LA-2), Formula (L-1-1.3), Formula (L-1-2.2), Formula (L-1-3.1) From the compounds represented by formula (L-1-3.3), formula (L-1-3.4), formula (L-1-3.11) and formula (L-1-3.12) It is preferable to combine two or more selected compounds. Formula (LA-1), Formula (LA-2), Formula (L-1-1.3), Formula (L-1-2. 2), represented by formula (L-1-3.1), formula (L-1-3.3), formula (L-1-3.4) and formula (L-1-4.2). It is preferable to combine two or more compounds selected from the compounds, and the lower limit of the preferable content of the total content of these compounds is 1% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. Yes, 3%, 5%, 7%, 10% 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, 35% The upper limit is 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 45%, 40%, 37% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. , 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, and 20%. When emphasizing the reliability of the composition, the formula (LA-1), formula (LA-2), formula (L-1-3.1), formula (L-1-3.3) It is preferable to combine two or more compounds selected from the compounds represented by formula (L-1-3.4)), and when emphasizing the response speed of the composition, formula (LA). 1), combining two or more compounds selected from the compounds represented by formula (LA-2), formula (L-1-1.3), and formula (L-1-2.2) preferable.
 一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12の少なくとも一方が炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物としては、一般式(L-1-1)、(L-1-2)、(L-1-4)及び(L-1-5)で表される化合物が好ましく、一般式(L-1-1)及び(L-1-2)で表される化合物が好ましい。 Examples of the compound in which at least one of R L11 and R L12 in the general formula (L-1) is an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms include general formulas (L-1-1), (L-1-2), Compounds represented by (L-1-4) and (L-1-5) are preferred, and compounds represented by general formulas (L-1-1) and (L-1-2) are preferred.
 一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12の少なくとも一方が炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物として、一般式(L-1-1)、一般式(L-1-2)、一般式(L-1-4)、一般式(L-1-5)、一般式(L-A.1)、一般式(L-A.2)及び一般式(L-A.3)で表される化合物が好ましく、一般式(L-1-1.2)、一般式(L-1-1.3)一般式(L-1-2.2)、一般式(L-1-2.4)、一般式(L-A.1)、一般式(L-A.2)及び一般式(L-A.3)で表される化合物が好ましく、一般式(L-1-1.2)、一般式(L-1-1.3)一般式(L-1-2.2)、一般式(L-A.1)及び一般式(L-A.2)で表される化合物が好ましい。 As a compound in which at least one of R L11 and R L12 in formula (L-1) is an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, formula (L-1-1), formula (L-1-2) , General formula (L-1-4), general formula (L-1-5), general formula (LA-1), general formula (LA-2), and general formula (LA-3) A compound represented by general formula (L-1-1.2), general formula (L-1-1.3), general formula (L-1-2.2), or general formula (L-1- 2.4), compounds represented by general formula (LA-1), general formula (LA-2) and general formula (LA-3) are preferred, and general formula (L-1-1) .2), general formula (L-1-1.3), general formula (L-1-2.2), general formula (LA-1) and general formula (LA-2) Compounds are preferred.
 一般式(L-1-1.2)、一般式(L-1-1.3)一般式(L-1-2.2)、一般式(L-A.1)及び一般式(L-A.2)で表される化合物の合計の含有量の好ましい含有量の下限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、23%であり、25%であり、27%であり、30%であり、33%であり、35%であり、上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、50%であり、45%であり、40%であり、37%であり、35%であり、33%であり、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%である。 General formula (L-1-1.2), General formula (L-1-1.3) General formula (L-1-2.2), General formula (LA-1) and General formula (L- The lower limit of the preferable content of the total content of the compounds represented by A.2) is 1%, 2%, 3%, and 5% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 7%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30% %, 33% and 35%, and the upper limit is 50%, 45%, 40% and 37% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%.
 一般式(i)中、Ri1は、炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基、炭素原子数1~8のアルコキシ基、炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数2~8のアルケニルオキシ基が好ましく、炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数1~5のアルコキシ基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニルオキシ基が好ましく、炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が更に好ましく、炭素原子数2~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~3のアルケニル基が更に好ましく、炭素原子数3のアルケニル基(プロペニル基)が特に好ましい。 In general formula (i), R i1 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 alkenyloxy having 2 to 8 carbon atoms. A 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. (Propenyl group) is particularly preferred.
 信頼性を重視する場合にはRi1はアルキル基であることが好ましく、粘性の低下を重視する場合にはアルケニル基であることが好ましい。 When importance is attached to reliability, R i1 is preferably an alkyl group, and when importance is placed on a decrease in viscosity, it is preferably an alkenyl group.
 ni1は、1又は2が好ましく、Tniを重視する場合には2が好ましく、Δεを重視する場合には1が好ましい。 n i1 is preferably 1 or 2, preferably 2 when Tni is important, and 1 is preferable when Δε is important.
 Xi1、Xi2、Xi3、Xi4、Xi5及びXi6はそれぞれ独立して、フッ素原子、トリフルオロメチル基又はトリフルオロメトキシ基が好ましく、フッ素原子又はトリフルオロメトキシ基が好ましく、フッ素原子が好ましい。 X i1 , X i2 , X i3 , X i4 , X i5 and X i6 are each independently preferably a fluorine atom, a trifluoromethyl group or a trifluoromethoxy group, preferably a fluorine atom or a trifluoromethoxy group, and a fluorine atom Is preferred.
 同一分子中のXi1及びXi2は1個又は2個がフッ素原子であり、残りが水素原子であることが好ましく、他の液晶化合物との溶解性の観点からは、1個がフッ素原子であり、残りが水素原子であることが好ましい。 One or two of X i1 and X i2 in the same molecule are preferably fluorine atoms and the rest are hydrogen atoms. From the viewpoint of solubility with other liquid crystal compounds, one is a fluorine atom. And the remainder is preferably a hydrogen atom.
 同一分子中のXi3及びXi4はΔεの観点からは少なくとも一方がフッ素原子であることが好ましく、ともにフッ素原子であることが好ましい。 From the viewpoint of Δε, at least one of X i3 and X i4 in the same molecule is preferably a fluorine atom, and both are preferably fluorine atoms.
 同一分子中のXi5及びXi6はΔεの観点からは少なくとも一方がフッ素原子であることが好ましく、ともにフッ素原子であることが好ましい。 From the viewpoint of Δε, at least one of X i5 and X i6 in the same molecule is preferably a fluorine atom, and both are preferably fluorine atoms.
 Yi1は、フッ素原子、トリフルオロメチル基又はトリフルオロメトキシ基が好ましく、フッ素原子又はトリフルオロメトキシ基が好ましく、フッ素原子が好ましい。 Y i1 is preferably a fluorine atom, a trifluoromethyl group or a trifluoromethoxy group, preferably a fluorine atom or a trifluoromethoxy group, and more preferably a fluorine atom.
 組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類であり、2種類であり、3種類である。またさらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類であり、5種類であり、6種類であり、7種類以上である。 There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in combination according to desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, there are one kind, two kinds, and three kinds of compounds to be used. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are four types, five types, six types, and seven or more types.
 本発明の組成物において、一般式(i)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。 In the composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, dripping marks, image sticking, It is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(i)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、5%であり、10%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、23%であり、30%であり、35%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では50%であり、45%であり、40%であり、35%であり、33%であり、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、16%であり、13%である。 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 1%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 18 %, 20%, 23%, 30%, and 35%. The upper limit value of the preferable content is, for example, 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, and 33% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. Yes, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 16%, 13%.
 1種のみを使用する場合には低めに設定し、2種以上を組み合わせて使用する場合には高めに設定することが好ましい。 It is preferable to set a low value when only one type is used, and to set a high value when using two or more types in combination.
 本発明の組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、本発明の組成物のTniを高く保ち、温度安定性の良い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。 When the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention keeps Tni high and a composition having good temperature stability is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
 一般式(i)で表される化合物は、例えば一般式(M-1)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましい。 The compound represented by general formula (i) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by general formula (M-1), for example.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000018
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000018
(式中、RM11は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基を表し、XM11からXM15はそれぞれ独立して水素原子又はフッ素原子を表し、YM11はフッ素原子又はOCFを表す。)
 組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類であり、2種類であり、3種類以上である。
(Wherein R M11 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X M11 to X M15 each independently represents hydrogen. represents an atom or a fluorine atom, Y M11 represents a fluorine atom or OCF 3.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It uses combining according to desired performance, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The type of the compound used is, for example, one type as one embodiment of the present invention, two types, and three or more types.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-1)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、22%であり、25%であり、30%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8% 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 30%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 本発明の組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、本発明の組成物のTniを高く保ち、温度安定性の良い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。 When the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention keeps Tni high and a composition having good temperature stability is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
 さらに、一般式(M-1)で表される化合物は、具体的には式(M-1.1)から式(M-1.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(M-1.1)又は式(M-1.2)で表される化合物が好ましく、式(M-1.2)で表される化合物がさらに好ましい。また、式(M-1.1)又は式(M-1.2)で表される化合物を同時に使用することも好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (M-1) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-1.1) to the formula (M-1.4). A compound represented by M-1.1) or formula (M-1.2) is preferred, and a compound represented by formula (M-1.2) is more preferred. It is also preferred to use the compounds represented by formula (M-1.1) or formula (M-1.2) at the same time.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000019
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000019
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-1.1)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、6%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-1.1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6% It is. The upper limit of the preferable content is 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-1.2)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、6%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-1.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6% It is. The upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% It is.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-1.1)及び式(M-1.2)で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、6%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%である。 The lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by the formulas (M-1.1) and (M-1.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, %, 5% and 6%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% It is.
 さらに、一般式(i)で表される化合物は、一般式(M-4)で表される群より選ばれる化合物であることが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (i) is preferably a compound selected from the group represented by the general formula (M-4).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000020
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000020
(式中、RM41は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基を表し、XM41からXM48はそれぞれ独立してフッ素原子又は水素原子を表し、YM41はフッ素原子、塩素原子又はOCFを表す。)
 組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種、2種又は3種類以上組み合わせることが好ましい。
(Wherein R M41 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X M41 to X M48 are each independently fluorine. Represents an atom or a hydrogen atom, and Y M41 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or OCF 3. )
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one, two, or three or more types in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like.
 一般式(M-4)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。 The content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-4) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-4)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, and 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 本発明の組成物が、セルギャップの小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(M-4)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。駆動電圧の小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(M-4)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。また、低温の環境で用いられる液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は一般式(M-4)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。応答速度の速い液晶表示素子に用いられる組成物である場合は、一般式(M-4)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。 When the composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display device having a small cell gap, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-4). When used for a liquid crystal display element having a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-4). Further, when used for a liquid crystal display element used in a low temperature environment, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-4). In the case of a composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-4).
 さらに、本発明の組成物に使用される一般式(M-4)で表される化合物は、具体的には式(M-4.1)から式(M-4.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-4.2)から式(M-4.4)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましく、式(M-4.2)及び/又は(M-4.3)で表される化合物を含有することがより好ましい。液晶組成物として小さいγ1と高いΔεを重視する場合には(M-4.2)で表される化合物を用いることが好ましく、低温における安定性(低温保存時間)を重視する場合は(M-4.3)で表される化合物を用いることが好ましく、(M-4.2)及び(M-4.3)を同時に用いることが物性値のバランスに優れた液晶組成物を得るという点で最も好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M-4) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-4.1) to the formula (M-4.4). Preferably, the compound preferably contains a compound represented by the formula (M-4.2) to the formula (M-4.4), and the formula (M-4.2) and / or (M It is more preferable to contain the compound represented by -4.3). When emphasizing small γ1 and high Δε as a liquid crystal composition, the compound represented by (M-4.2) is preferably used, and when emphasizing stability at low temperature (low temperature storage time), (M− 4.3) is preferably used, and the simultaneous use of (M-4.2) and (M-4.3) provides a liquid crystal composition having an excellent balance of physical properties. Most preferred.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000021
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000021
 一般式(M-1)で表される化合物及び一般式(M-4)で表される化合物は単独でも組み合わせても使用することができる。

一般式(M-1)と一般式(M-4)を同時に含有する場合のこれら化合物群の好ましい含有量の下限値は、4%であり、6%であり、8%であり、10%であり、14%であり、18%であり、20%である。
一般式(M-1)と一般式(M-4)を同時に含有する場合のこれら化合物群の液好ましい含有量の上限値は、40%であり、35%であり、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%である。
一般式(M-1)と一般式(M-4)を同時に含有する場合、含有量が40%を超えると低温安定性(長い保存時間)を維持できなくなる場合があり、4%未満であると液晶組成物の低いγ1及び大きいΔεを同時に達成することが困難となる場合がある。従って、一般式(M-1)と一般式(M-4)で表される化合物の組成物中における総量の好ましい下限値は、4%であり、6%であり、7%であり、10%であり、13%であり、14%であり、17%である。また、好ましい含有量の上限値は40%であり、36%であり、32%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、21%である。
The compound represented by the general formula (M-1) and the compound represented by the general formula (M-4) can be used alone or in combination.

When the general formula (M-1) and the general formula (M-4) are simultaneously contained, the lower limit of the preferable content of these compound groups is 4%, 6%, 8%, 10% 14%, 18%, 20%.
When the general formula (M-1) and the general formula (M-4) are contained at the same time, the upper limit value of the liquid content of these compound groups is 40%, 35%, 30%, 28 %, 25%, 23%, and 20%.
When the general formula (M-1) and the general formula (M-4) are contained at the same time, if the content exceeds 40%, low temperature stability (long storage time) may not be maintained, and the content is less than 4%. It may be difficult to achieve low γ1 and large Δε of the liquid crystal composition simultaneously. Therefore, the preferred lower limit of the total amount of the compounds represented by formulas (M-1) and (M-4) in the composition is 4%, 6%, 7%, 10% %, 13%, 14%, and 17%. Moreover, the upper limit of preferable content is 40%, 36%, 32%, 28%, 25%, 23%, and 21%.
 本発明の組成物は、一般式(J)で表される化合物を1種類又は2種類以上含有することが好ましい。これら化合物は誘電的に正の化合物(Δεが2より大きい。)に該当する。 The composition of the present invention preferably contains one or more compounds represented by the general formula (J). These compounds correspond to dielectrically positive compounds (Δε is greater than 2).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000022
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000022
(式中、RJ1は炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1個又は非隣接の2個以上の-CH-はそれぞれ独立して-CH=CH-、-C≡C-、-O-、-CO-、-COO-又は-OCO-によって置換されていてもよく、
 nJ1は、0、1、2、3又は4を表し、
 AJ1、AJ2及びAJ3はそれぞれ独立して、
(a) 1,4-シクロヘキシレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH-又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH-は-O-に置き換えられてもよい。)
(b) 1,4-フェニレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられてもよい。)及び
(c) ナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基、1,2,3,4-テトラヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基又はデカヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基(ナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基又は1,2,3,4-テトラヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられても良い。)
からなる群より選ばれる基を表し、上記の基(a)、基(b)及び基(c)はそれぞれ独立してシアノ基、フッ素原子、塩素原子、メチル基、トリフルオロメチル基又はトリフルオロメトキシ基で置換されていても良く、
 ZJ1及びZJ2はそれぞれ独立して単結合、-CHCH-、-(CH-、-OCH-、-CHO-、-OCF-、-CFO-、-COO-、-OCO-又は-C≡C-を表し、
 nJ1が2、3又は4であってAJ2が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、nJ1が2、3又は4であってZJ1が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、
 XJ1は、水素原子、フッ素原子、塩素原子、シアノ基、トリフルオロメチル基、フルオロメトキシ基、ジフルオロメトキシ基、トリフルオロメトキシ基又は2,2,2-トリフルオロエチル基を表すが、一般式(i)で表される化合物を除く。)
 一般式(J)中、RJ1は、炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基、炭素原子数1~8のアルコキシ基、炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数2~8のアルケニルオキシ基が好ましく、炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数1~5のアルコキシ基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニルオキシ基が好ましく、炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が更に好ましく、炭素原子数2~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~3のアルケニル基が更に好ましく、炭素原子数3のアルケニル基(プロペニル基)が特に好ましい。
(Wherein R J1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH═CH—, — Optionally substituted by C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
n J1 represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;
A J1 , A J2 and A J3 are each independently
(A) 1,4-cyclohexylene group (this is present in the group one -CH 2 - or nonadjacent two or more -CH 2 - may be replaced by -O-.)
(B) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH═ present in the group or two or more non-adjacent —CH═ may be replaced by —N═) and (c) Naphthalene-2,6-diyl group, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group or decahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group (naphthalene-2,6-diyl group or 1,2 , 3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group, one —CH═ or two or more non-adjacent —CH═ may be replaced by —N═.
The group (a), the group (b) and the group (c) are each independently selected from the group consisting of cyano group, fluorine atom, chlorine atom, methyl group, trifluoromethyl group or trifluoro May be substituted with a methoxy group,
Z J1 and Z J2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CF 2 O—, Represents —COO—, —OCO— or —C≡C—,
When n J1 is 2, 3 or 4 and a plurality of A J2 are present, they may be the same or different, and n J1 is 2, 3 or 4 and a plurality of Z J1 is present. If they are the same or different,
X J1 represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, The compound represented by (i) is excluded. )
In general formula (J), R J1 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 alkenyloxy having 2 to 8 carbon atoms. A 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. (Propenyl group) is particularly preferred.
 信頼性を重視する場合にはRJ1はアルキル基であることが好ましく、粘性の低下を重視する場合にはアルケニル基であることが好ましい。 R J1 is preferably an alkyl group when emphasizing reliability, and is preferably an alkenyl group when emphasizing a decrease in viscosity.
 また、それが結合する環構造がフェニル基(芳香族)である場合には、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基及び炭素原子数4~5のアルケニル基が好ましく、それが結合する環構造がシクロヘキサン、ピラン及びジオキサンなどの飽和した環構造の場合には、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基及び直鎖状の炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が好ましい。ネマチック相を安定化させるためには炭素原子及び存在する場合酸素原子の合計が5以下であることが好ましく、直鎖状であることが好ましい。 Further, when the ring structure to which it is bonded is a phenyl group (aromatic), a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and carbon An alkenyl group having 4 to 5 atoms is preferable, and when the ring structure to which the alkenyl group is bonded is a saturated ring structure such as cyclohexane, pyran and dioxane, a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a straight chain 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. In order to stabilize the nematic phase, the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, if present, is preferably 5 or less, and is preferably linear.
 アルケニル基としては、式(R1)から式(R5)のいずれかで表される基から選ばれることが好ましい。(各式中の黒点はアルケニル基が結合している環構造中の炭素原子を表す。) The alkenyl group is preferably selected from groups represented by any of the formulas (R1) to (R5). (The black dot in each formula represents the carbon atom in the ring structure to which the alkenyl group is bonded.)
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000023
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000023
 AJ1、AJ2及びAJ3はそれぞれ独立してΔnを大きくすることが求められる場合には芳香族であることが好ましく、応答速度を改善するためには脂肪族であることが好ましく、トランス-1,4-シクロへキシレン基、1,4-フェニレン基、1,4-シクロヘキセニレン基、1,4-ビシクロ[2.2.2]オクチレン基、ピペリジン-1,4-ジイル基、ナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基、デカヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基又は1,2,3,4-テトラヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基を表すことが好ましく、それらはフッ素原子により置換されていてもよく、下記の構造を表すことがより好ましく、 A J1 , A J2 and A J3 are preferably aromatic when it is required to independently increase Δn, and are preferably aliphatic to improve the response speed. 1,4-cyclohexylene group, 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-diyl group or 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group, preferably substituted by a fluorine atom It is more preferable to represent the following structure,
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000024
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000024
下記の構造を表すことがより好ましい。 It is more preferable to represent the following structure.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000025
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000025
 ZJ1及びZJ2はそれぞれ独立して-CHO-、-OCH-、-CFO-、-CHCH-、-CFCF-又は単結合を表すことが好ましく、-OCH-、-CFO-、-CHCH-又は単結合が更に好ましく、-OCH-、-CFO-又は単結合が特に好ましい。 Z J1 and Z J2 each independently preferably represent —CH 2 O—, —OCH 2 —, —CF 2 O—, —CH 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 — or a single bond, OCH 2 —, —CF 2 O—, —CH 2 CH 2 — or a single bond is more preferred, and —OCH 2 —, —CF 2 O— or a single bond is particularly preferred.
 XJ1はフッ素原子又はトリフルオロメトキシ基が好ましく、フッ素原子が好ましい。 X J1 is preferably a fluorine atom or a trifluoromethoxy group, and more preferably a fluorine atom.
 nJ1は、0、1、2又は3が好ましく、0、1又は2が好ましく、Δεの改善に重点を置く場合には0又は1が好ましく、Tniを重視する場合には1又は2が好ましい。 n J1 is preferably 0, 1, 2 or 3, preferably 0, 1 or 2, preferably 0 or 1 when emphasizing the improvement of Δε, and preferably 1 or 2 when emphasizing Tni .
 組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類であり、2種類であり、3種類である。またさらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類であり、5種類であり、6種類であり、7種類以上である。 There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in combination according to desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, there are one kind, two kinds, and three kinds of compounds to be used. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are four types, five types, six types, and seven or more types.
 本発明の組成物において、一般式(J)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。 In the composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (J) 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.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式(J)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、10%であり、20%であり、30%であり、40%であり、50%であり、55%であり、60%であり、65%であり、70%であり、75%であり、80%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では95%であり、85%であり、75%であり、65%であり、55%であり、45%であり、35%であり、25%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the general formula (J) 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, for example, 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, and 55% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. Yes, 45%, 35%, 25%.
 本発明の組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、本発明の組成物のTniを高く保ち、温度安定性の良い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。 When the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention keeps Tni high and a composition having good temperature stability is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
 信頼性を重視する場合にはRJ1はアルキル基であることが好ましく、粘性の低下を重視する場合にはアルケニル基であることが好ましい。 R J1 is preferably an alkyl group when emphasizing reliability, and is preferably an alkenyl group when emphasizing a decrease in viscosity.
 一般式(J)で表される化合物としては一般式(M)で表される化合物及び一般式(K)で表される化合物が好ましい。 As the compound represented by the general formula (J), a compound represented by the general formula (M) and a compound represented by the general formula (K) are preferable.
 本発明の組成物は、一般式(M)で表される化合物を1種類又は2種類以上含有することが好ましい。これら化合物は誘電的に正の化合物(Δεが2より大きい。)に該当する。 The composition of the present invention preferably contains one or more compounds represented by the general formula (M). These compounds correspond to dielectrically positive compounds (Δε is greater than 2).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000026
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000026
(式中、RM1は炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1個又は非隣接の2個以上の-CH-はそれぞれ独立して-CH=CH-、-C≡C-、-O-、-CO-、-COO-又は-OCO-によって置換されていてもよく、
 nM1は、0、1、2、3又は4を表し、
 AM1及びAM2はそれぞれ独立して、
(a) 1,4-シクロヘキシレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH-又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH-は-O-又は-S-に置き換えられてもよい。)及び
(b) 1,4-フェニレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられてもよい。)
からなる群より選ばれる基を表し、上記の基(a)及び基(b)上の水素原子はそれぞれ独立してシアノ基、フッ素原子又は塩素原子で置換されていても良く、
 ZM1及びZM2はそれぞれ独立して単結合、-CHCH-、-(CH-、-OCH-、-CHO-、-OCF-、-CFO-、-COO-、-OCO-又は-C≡C-を表し、
 nM1が2、3又は4であってAM2が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、nM1が2、3又は4であってZM1が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、
 XM1及びXM3はそれぞれ独立して水素原子、塩素原子又はフッ素原子を表し、
 XM2は、水素原子、フッ素原子、塩素原子、シアノ基、トリフルオロメチル基、フルオロメトキシ基、ジフルオロメトキシ基、トリフルオロメトキシ基又は2,2,2-トリフルオロエチル基を表すが、一般式(i)で表される化合物を除く。)
 一般式(M)中、RM1は、炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基、炭素原子数1~8のアルコキシ基、炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数2~8のアルケニルオキシ基が好ましく、炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数1~5のアルコキシ基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニルオキシ基が好ましく、炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が更に好ましく、炭素原子数2~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~3のアルケニル基が更に好ましく、炭素原子数3のアルケニル基(プロペニル基)が特に好ましい。
(Wherein R M1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH═CH—, — Optionally substituted by C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
n M1 represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;
A M1 and A M2 are each independently
(A) 1,4-cyclohexylene group (this is present in the group one -CH 2 - or nonadjacent two or more -CH 2 - may be replaced by -O- or -S- And (b) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH═ present in this group or two or more non-adjacent —CH═ may be replaced by —N═).
A hydrogen atom on the group (a) and the group (b) may be independently substituted with a cyano group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom,
Z M1 and Z M2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CF 2 O—, Represents —COO—, —OCO— or —C≡C—,
When n M1 is 2, 3 or 4 and a plurality of A M2 are present, they may be the same or different, and n M1 is 2, 3 or 4 and a plurality of Z M1 is present If they are the same or different,
X M1 and X M3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a fluorine atom,
X M2 represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, The compound represented by (i) is excluded. )
In the general formula (M), R M1 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 alkenyloxy having 2 to 8 carbon atoms. A 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. (Propenyl group) is particularly preferred.
 信頼性を重視する場合にはRM1はアルキル基であることが好ましく、粘性の低下を重視する場合にはアルケニル基であることが好ましい。 R M1 is preferably an alkyl group when emphasizing reliability, and is preferably an alkenyl group when emphasizing a decrease in viscosity.
 また、それが結合する環構造がフェニル基(芳香族)である場合には、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基及び炭素原子数4~5のアルケニル基が好ましく、それが結合する環構造がシクロヘキサン、ピラン及びジオキサンなどの飽和した環構造の場合には、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基及び直鎖状の炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が好ましい。ネマチック相を安定化させるためには炭素原子及び存在する場合酸素原子の合計が5以下であることが好ましく、直鎖状であることが好ましい。 Further, when the ring structure to which it is bonded is a phenyl group (aromatic), a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and carbon An alkenyl group having 4 to 5 atoms is preferable, and when the ring structure to which the alkenyl group is bonded is a saturated ring structure such as cyclohexane, pyran and dioxane, a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a straight chain 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. In order to stabilize the nematic phase, the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, if present, is preferably 5 or less, and is preferably linear.
 アルケニル基としては、式(R1)から式(R5)のいずれかで表される基から選ばれることが好ましい。(各式中の黒点はアルケニル基が結合している環構造中の炭素原子を表す。) The alkenyl group is preferably selected from groups represented by any of the formulas (R1) to (R5). (The black dot in each formula represents the carbon atom in the ring structure to which the alkenyl group is bonded.)
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000027
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000027
 AM1及びAM2はそれぞれ独立してΔnを大きくすることが求められる場合には芳香族であることが好ましく、応答速度を改善するためには脂肪族であることが好ましく、トランス-1,4-シクロへキシレン基、1,4-フェニレン基、2-フルオロ-1,4-フェニレン基、3-フルオロ-1,4-フェニレン基、3,5-ジフルオロ-1,4-フェニレン基、2,3-ジフルオロ-1,4-フェニレン基、1,4-シクロヘキセニレン基、1,4-ビシクロ[2.2.2]オクチレン基、ピペリジン-1,4-ジイル基、ナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基、デカヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基又は1,2,3,4-テトラヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基を表すことが好ましく、下記の構造を表すことがより好ましく、 A M1 and A M2 are preferably aromatic when it is required to independently increase Δn, 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:
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000028
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000028
下記の構造を表すことがより好ましい。 It is more preferable to represent the following structure.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000029
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000029
 ZM1及びZM2はそれぞれ独立して-CHO-、-CFO-、-CHCH-、-CFCF-又は単結合を表すことが好ましく、-CFO-、-CHCH-又は単結合が更に好ましく、-CFO-又は単結合が特に好ましい。 Z M1 and Z M2 each independently -CH 2 O -, - CF 2 O -, - CH 2 CH 2 -, - CF 2 CF 2 - or preferably a single bond, -CF 2 O-, —CH 2 CH 2 — or a single bond is more preferable, and —CF 2 O— or a single bond is particularly preferable.
 nM1は、0、1、2又は3が好ましく、0、1又は2が好ましく、Δεの改善に重点を置く場合には0又は1が好ましく、Tniを重視する場合には1又は2が好ましい。 n M1 is preferably 0, 1, 2, or 3, preferably 0, 1 or 2, preferably 0 or 1 when emphasizing the improvement of Δε, and preferably 1 or 2 when emphasizing Tni .
 組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類であり、2種類であり、3種類である。またさらに、本発明の別の実施形態では4種類であり、5種類であり、6種類であり、7種類以上である。 There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in combination according to desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, there are one kind, two kinds, and three kinds of compounds to be used. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are four types, five types, six types, and seven or more types.
 本発明の組成物において、一般式(M)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。 In the composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M) 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.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、10%であり、20%であり、30%であり、40%であり、50%であり、55%であり、60%であり、65%であり、70%であり、75%であり、80%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、例えば本発明の一つの形態では95%であり、85%であり、75%であり、65%であり、55%であり、45%であり、35%であり、25%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M) 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, for example, 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, and 55% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. Yes, 45%, 35%, 25%.
 本発明の組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、本発明の組成物のTniを高く保ち、温度安定性の良い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。 When the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention keeps Tni high and a composition having good temperature stability is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
 一般式(M)で表される化合物は、例えば一般式(M-2)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましい。 The compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound selected from, for example, a compound group represented by the general formula (M-2).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000030
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000030
(式中、RM21は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基を表し、XM21及びXM22はそれぞれ独立して水素原子又はフッ素原子を表し、YM21はフッ素原子、塩素原子又はOCFを表す。)
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-1)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、22%であり、25%であり、30%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。
(Wherein R M21 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X M21 and X M22 each independently represent hydrogen represents an atom or a fluorine atom, Y M21 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or OCF 3.)
The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8% 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 30%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 本発明の組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、本発明の組成物のTniを高く保ち、焼きつきの発生しにくい組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。 When the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention is required to maintain a high Tni and hardly burn-in, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
 さらに、一般式(M-2)で表される化合物は、式(M-2.1)から式(M-2.5)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(M-2.3)又は/及び式(M-2.5)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (M-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-2.1) to the formula (M-2.5). 3) or / and a compound represented by the formula (M-2.5) is preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000031
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000031
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-2.2)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、6%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-2.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6% It is. The upper limit of the preferable content is 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-2.3)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、6%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-2.3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6% It is. The upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% It is.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-2.5)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、6%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-2.5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6% It is. The upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% It is.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-2.2)、(M-2.3)及び式(M-2.5)で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、6%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%である。 Lower limit value of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by formulas (M-2.2), (M-2.3) and formula (M-2.5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention Is 1%, 2%, 5%, 6%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% It is.
 含有量は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して1%以上であることが好ましく、5%以上がより好ましく、8%以上がさらに好ましく、10%以上がさらに好ましく、14%以上がさらに好ましく、16%以上が特に好ましい。また、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性などを考慮して、最大比率を30%以下にとどめることが好ましく、25%以下がさらに好ましく、22%以下がより好ましく、20%未満が特に好ましい。 The content is preferably 1% or more with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention, more preferably 5% or more, further preferably 8% or more, further preferably 10% or more, and more preferably 14% or more. 16% or more is particularly preferable. In consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the maximum ratio is preferably limited to 30% or less, more preferably 25% or less, more preferably 22% or less, and more preferably 20%. Less than is particularly preferred.
 本発明の組成物に使用される一般式(M)で表される化合物は、一般式(M-3)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 The compound represented by the general formula (M) used in the composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (M-3).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000032
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000032
(式中、RM31は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基を表し、XM31からXM36はそれぞれ独立して水素原子又はフッ素原子を表し、YM31はフッ素原子、塩素原子又はOCFを表す。)
 組み合わせることのできる化合物に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して1種から2種類以上組み合わせることが好ましい。
(Wherein R M31 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X M31 to X M36 are each independently hydrogen. represents an atom or a fluorine atom, Y M31 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or OCF 3.)
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more of them in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like.
 一般式(M-3)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。 The content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-3) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-3)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
 さらに、本発明の組成物に使用される一般式(M-3)で表される化合物は、具体的には式(M-3.1)から式(M-3.8)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-3.1)及び/又は式(M-3.2)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M-3) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-3.1) to the formula (M-3.8). A compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by Formula (M-3.1) and / or Formula (M-3.2) is preferably contained.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000033
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000033
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-3.1)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-3.1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-3.2)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-3.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-3.1)及び式(M-3.2)で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by the formulas (M-3.1) and (M-3.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, %, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 5%.
 さらに、一般式(M)で表される化合物は、一般式(M-5)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (M-5).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000034
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000034
(式中、RM51は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基を表し、XM51及びXM52はそれぞれ独立して水素原子又はフッ素原子を表し、YM51はフッ素原子、塩素原子又はOCFを表す。)
 組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して、実施形態ごとに適宜組み合わせて使用する。例えば、本発明の一つの実施形態では1種類、別の実施形態では2種類、さらに別の実施形態では3種類、またさらに別の実施形態では4種類、またさらに別の実施形態では5種類、またさらに別の実施形態では6種類以上組み合わせる。
(Wherein R M51 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X M51 and X M52 are each independently hydrogen. represents an atom or a fluorine atom, Y M51 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or OCF 3.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, Considering solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc., it uses combining suitably for every embodiment. For example, one embodiment of the present invention has one type, another embodiment has two types, yet another embodiment has three types, yet another embodiment has four types, and yet another embodiment has five types, In still another embodiment, six or more types are combined.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-5)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、22%であり、25%であり、30%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、50%であり、45%であり、40%であり、35%であり、33%であり、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8% 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 30%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23% 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 5%.
 本発明の組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、本発明の組成物のTniを高く保ち、焼きつきの発生しにくい組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。 When the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention is required to maintain a high Tni and hardly burn-in, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
 さらに、一般式(M-5)で表される化合物は、式(M-5.1)から式(M-5.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(M-5.1)から式(M-5.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (M-5) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-5.1) to the formula (M-5.4), and the formula (M-5. A compound represented by formula (M-5.4) is preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000035
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000035
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8%, 10%, 13% Yes, 15%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、一般式(M-5)で表される化合物は、式(M-5.11)から式(M-5.17)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(M-5.11)、式(M-5.13)及び式(M-5.17)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (M-5) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-5.11) to the formula (M-5.17), and the formula (M-5. 11), a compound represented by formula (M-5.13) and formula (M-5.17) is preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000036
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000036
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8%, 10%, 13% Yes, 15%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、一般式(M-5)で表される化合物は、式(M-5.21)から式(M-5.28)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(M-5.21)、式(M-5.22)、式(M-5.23)及び式(M-5.25)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (M-5) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-5.21) to the formula (M-5.28), and the formula (M-5. 21), a compound represented by formula (M-5.22), formula (M-5.23) and formula (M-5.25).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000037
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000037
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%であり、22%であり、25%であり、30%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、40%であり、35%であり、33%であり、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 5%, 8%, 10%, 13% Yes, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 30%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 40%, 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18% 15% 13% 10% 8% 5%
 さらに、一般式(M)で表される化合物は、一般式(M-6)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (M-6).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000038
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000038
(式中、RM61は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基を表し、XM61からXM64はそれぞれ独立してフッ素原子又は水素原子を表し、YM61はフッ素原子、塩素原子又はOCFを表す。)
 組み合わせることのできる化合物の種類に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などを考慮して実施形態ごとに適宜組み合わせる。
(Wherein R M61 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X M61 to X M64 are each independently fluorine. Represents an atom or a hydrogen atom, and Y M61 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or OCF 3 )
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines suitably for every embodiment in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-6)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-6) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, and 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 本発明の組成物が、駆動電圧の小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(M-6)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。また応答速度の速い液晶表示素子に用いられる組成物である場合は、一般式(M-6)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。 When the composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display device having a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-6). In the case of a composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-6).
 さらに、一般式(M-6)で表される化合物は具体的には式(M-6.1)から式(M-6.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-6.2)及び式(M-6.4)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (M-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-6.1) to the formula (M-6.4). It is preferable to contain a compound represented by M-6.2) and formula (M-6.4).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000039
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000039
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、一般式(M-6)で表される化合物は具体的には式(M-6.11)から式(M-6.14)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-6.12)及び式(M-6.14)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (M-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-6.11) to the formula (M-6.14). It is preferable to contain a compound represented by M-6.12) and formula (M-6.14).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000040
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000040
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、一般式(M-6)で表される化合物は具体的には式(M-6.21)から式(M-6.24)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-6.21)、式(M-6.22)及び式(M-6.24)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (M-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-6.21) to the formula (M-6.24). It is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (M-6.21), formula (M-6.22) and formula (M-6.24).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000041
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000041
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、一般式(M-6)で表される化合物は具体的には式(M-6.31)から式(M-6.34)で表される化合物が好ましい。中でも式(M-6.31)及び式(M-6.32)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-6.31) to the formula (M-6.34). Among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (M-6.31) and the formula (M-6.32).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000042
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000042
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、一般式(M-6)で表される化合物は具体的には式(M-6.41)から式(M-6.44)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-6.42)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (M-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-6.41) to the formula (M-6.44). It is preferable to contain a compound represented by M-6.42).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000043
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000043
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 更に、一般式(M)で表される化合物は、一般式(M-7)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (M-7).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000044
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000044
(式中、XM71からXM76はそれぞれ独立してフッ素原子又は水素原子を表し、RM71は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基を表し、YM71はフッ素原子又はOCFを表す。)
 組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、これらの化合物の中から1種~2種類含有することが好ましく、1種~3種類含有することがより好ましく、1種~4種類含有することが更に好ましい。
(Wherein, X M71 to X M76 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, and R M71 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group, and Y M71 represents a fluorine atom or OCF 3. )
There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but one to two of these compounds are preferably contained, more preferably one to three, and more preferably one to four. More preferably.
 一般式(M-7)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの特性を考慮して実施形態ごとに上限値と下限値がある。 The content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-7) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(M-7)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (M-7) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, and 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 本発明の組成物が、セルギャップの小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(M-7)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。駆動電圧の小さい液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は、一般式(M-7)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが適している。また、低温の環境で用いられる液晶表示素子用に用いられる場合は一般式(M-7)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。応答速度の速い液晶表示素子に用いられる組成物である場合は、一般式(M-7)で表される化合物の含有量を少なめにすることが適している。 When the composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display device having a small cell gap, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-7). When used for a liquid crystal display element with a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-7). In addition, when used for a liquid crystal display element used in a low temperature environment, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-7). In the case of a composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M-7).
 さらに、一般式(M-7)で表される化合物は、式(M-7.1)から式(M-7.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(M-7.2)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (M-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-7.1) to the formula (M-7.4), and the formula (M-7. It is preferable that it is a compound represented by 2).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000045
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000045
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、一般式(M-7)で表される化合物は、式(M-7.11)から式(M-7.14)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(M-7.11)及び式(M-7.12)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-7.11) to the formula (M-7.14), and the formula (M-7. 11) and a compound represented by the formula (M-7.12) are preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000046
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000046
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、一般式(M-7)で表される化合物は、式(M-7.21)から式(M-7.24)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(M-7.21)及び式(M-7.22)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (M-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (M-7.21) to the formula (M-7.24). 21) and a compound represented by the formula (M-7.22) are preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000047
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000047
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、一般式(M)で表される化合物は、一般式(M-8)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (M-8).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000048
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000048
(式中、XM81からXM84はそれぞれ独立してフッ素原子又は水素原子を表し、YM81はフッ素原子、塩素原子又は-OCFを表し、RM81は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基を表し、AM81及びAM82はそれぞれ独立して、1,4-シクロヘキシレン基、1,4-フェニレン基又は ( Wherein , X M81 to X M84 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, Y M81 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF 3 , R M81 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and A M81 and A M82 are each independently 1,4-cyclohexylene group, 1,4-phenylene group or
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000049
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000049
を表すが、1,4-フェニレン基上の水素原子はフッ素原子によって置換されていてもよい。)
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式(M-8)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。
However, the hydrogen atom on the 1,4-phenylene group may be substituted with a fluorine atom. )
The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by formula (M-8) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5% Yes, 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 本発明の組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。さらに、焼き付きの発生しにくい組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値を低めに、上限値を低めにすることが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を高めに、上限値を高めにすることが好ましい。 When the composition of the present invention keeps the viscosity low and a composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Furthermore, when a composition that does not easily cause seizure is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.
 さらに、本発明の組成物に使用される一般式(M-8)で表される化合物は、具体的には式(M-8.1)から式(M-8.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-8.1)及び式(M-8.2)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-8.1) to the formula (M-8.4). Preferably, it is a compound, and among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (M-8.1) or formula (M-8.2).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000050
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000050
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、本発明の組成物に使用される一般式(M-8)で表される化合物は、具体的には式(M-8.11)から式(M-8.14)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-8.12)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-8.11) to the formula (M-8.14). A compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by the formula (M-8.12) is preferably included.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000051
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000051
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、本発明の組成物に使用される一般式(M-8)で表される化合物は、具体的には式(M-8.21)から式(M-8.24)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-8.22)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-8.21) to the formula (M-8.24). A compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by the formula (M-8.22) is preferably contained.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000052
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000052
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、本発明の組成物に使用される一般式(M-8)で表される化合物は、具体的には式(M-8.31)から式(M-8.34)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-8.32)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-8.31) to the formula (M-8.34). A compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by the formula (M-8.32) is preferably contained.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000053
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000053
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、本発明の組成物に使用される一般式(M-8)で表される化合物は、具体的には式(M-8.41)から式(M-8.44)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-8.42)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by formula (M-8.41) to formula (M-8.44). A compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by the formula (M-8.42) is preferably included.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000054
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000054
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 さらに、本発明の組成物に使用される一般式(M-8)で表される化合物は、具体的には式(M-8.51)から式(M-8.54)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、中でも式(M-8.52)で表される化合物を含有することが好ましい。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M-8) used in the composition of the present invention is specifically represented by the formula (M-8.51) to the formula (M-8.54). A compound is preferable, and among them, a compound represented by the formula (M-8.52) is preferably included.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000055
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000055
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、4%であり、5%であり、8%であり、10%であり、13%であり、15%であり、18%であり、20%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、28%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、5%である。 The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% Yes, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% 8% and 5%.
 本発明の組成物は、一般式(L)で表される化合物を1種類又は2種類以上含有することが好ましい。一般式(L)で表される化合物は誘電的にほぼ中性の化合物(Δεの値が-2~2)に該当する。 The 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 (Δε value is −2 to 2).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000056
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000056
(式中、RL1及びRL2はそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1個又は非隣接の2個以上の-CH-はそれぞれ独立して-CH=CH-、-C≡C-、-O-、-CO-、-COO-又は-OCO-によって置換されていてもよく、
 nL1は0、1、2又は3を表し、
 AL1、AL2及びAL3はそれぞれ独立して
(a) 1,4-シクロヘキシレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH-又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH-は-O-に置き換えられてもよい。)
(b) 1,4-フェニレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられてもよい。)及び
(c) ナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基、1,2,3,4-テトラヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基又はデカヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基(ナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基又は1,2,3,4-テトラヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられても良い。)
からなる群より選ばれる基を表し、上記の基(a)、基(b)及び基(c)はそれぞれ独立してシアノ基、フッ素原子又は塩素原子で置換されていても良く、
 ZL1及びZL2はそれぞれ独立して単結合、-CHCH-、-(CH-、-OCH-、-CHO-、-COO-、-OCO-、-OCF-、-CFO-、-CH=N-N=CH-、-CH=CH-、-CF=CF-又は-C≡C-を表し、
 nL1が2又は3であってAL2が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、nL1が2又は3であってZL2が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良いが、一般式(i)、(L-1)及び(J)で表される化合物を除く。)
 一般式(L)で表される化合物は単独で用いてもよいが、組み合わせて使用することもできる。組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの所望の性能に応じて適宜組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類である。あるいは本発明の別の実施形態では2種類であり、3種類であり、4種類であり、5種類であり、6種類であり、7種類であり、8種類であり、9種類であり、10種類以上である。
(Wherein R L1 and R L2 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently Optionally substituted by —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
n L1 represents 0, 1, 2 or 3,
A L1 , A L2 and A L3 each independently represent (a) a 1,4-cyclohexylene group (one —CH 2 — present in the group or two or more —CH 2 — not adjacent to each other). May be replaced by -O-.)
(B) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH═ present in the group or two or more non-adjacent —CH═ may be replaced by —N═) and (c) Naphthalene-2,6-diyl group, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group or decahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group (naphthalene-2,6-diyl group or 1,2 , 3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group, one —CH═ or two or more non-adjacent —CH═ may be replaced by —N═.
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 L1 and Z L2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —OCF 2 -, -CF 2 O-, -CH = NN-CH-, -CH = CH-, -CF = CF- or -C≡C-
When n L1 is 2 or 3, and a plurality of A L2 are present, they may be the same or different, and when n L1 is 2 or 3, and a plurality of Z L2 are present, May be the same or different, but excludes compounds represented by general formulas (i), (L-1) and (J). )
Although the compound represented by general formula (L) may be used independently, it can also 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 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.
 本発明の組成物において、一般式(L)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。 In the composition of the present invention, 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.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、10%であり、20%であり、30%であり、40%であり、50%であり、55%であり、60%であり、65%であり、70%であり、75%であり、80%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、95%であり、85%であり、75%であり、65%であり、55%であり、45%であり、35%であり、25%である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the 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%.
 本発明の組成物の粘度を低く保ち、応答速度が速い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値が高く上限値が高いことが好ましい。さらに、本発明の組成物のTniを高く保ち、温度安定性の良い組成物が必要な場合は上記の下限値が高く上限値が高いことが好ましい。また、駆動電圧を低く保つために誘電率異方性を大きくしたいときは、上記の下限値を低く上限値が低いことが好ましい。 When the viscosity of the composition of the present invention is kept low and a composition having a high response speed is required, 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.
 分子内に存在するハロゲン原子は0、1、2又は3個が好ましく、0又は1が好ましく、他の液晶分子との相溶性を重視する場合には1が好ましい。 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.
 信頼性を重視する場合にはRL1及びRL2はともにアルキル基であることが好ましく、化合物の揮発性を低減させることを重視する場合にはアルコキシ基であることが好ましく、粘性の低下を重視する場合には少なくとも一方はアルケニル基であることが好ましい。 When importance is attached to reliability, 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.
 RL1及びRL2は、それが結合する環構造がフェニル基(芳香族)である場合には、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基及び炭素原子数4~5のアルケニル基が好ましく、それが結合する環構造がシクロヘキサン、ピラン及びジオキサンなどの飽和した環構造の場合には、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、直鎖状の炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基及び直鎖状の炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が好ましい。ネマチック相を安定化させるためには炭素原子及び存在する場合酸素原子の合計が5以下であることが好ましく、直鎖状であることが好ましい。 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). When the ring structure to which it is bonded is a saturated ring structure such as cyclohexane, pyran and dioxane, a straight-chain C 1-5 carbon atom is preferred. Alkyl groups, linear alkoxy groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and linear alkenyl groups having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferred. In order to stabilize the nematic phase, the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, if present, is preferably 5 or less, and is preferably linear.
 アルケニル基としては、式(R1)から式(R5)のいずれかで表される基から選ばれることが好ましい。(各式中の黒点はアルケニル基が結合している環構造中の炭素原子を表す。) The alkenyl group is preferably selected from groups represented by any of the formulas (R1) to (R5). (The black dot in each formula represents the carbon atom in the ring structure to which the alkenyl group is bonded.)
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000057
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000057
 nL1は応答速度を重視する場合には0が好ましく、ネマチック相の上限温度を改善するためには2又は3が好ましく、これらのバランスをとるためには1が好ましい。また、組成物として求められる特性を満たすためには異なる値の化合物を組み合わせることが好ましい。 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.
 AL1、AL2及びAL3はΔnを大きくすることが求められる場合には芳香族であることが好ましく、応答速度を改善するためには脂肪族であることが好ましく、それぞれ独立してトランス-1,4-シクロへキシレン基、1,4-フェニレン基、2-フルオロ-1,4-フェニレン基、3-フルオロ-1,4-フェニレン基、3,5-ジフルオロ-1,4-フェニレン基、1,4-シクロヘキセニレン基、1,4-ビシクロ[2.2.2]オクチレン基、ピペリジン-1,4-ジイル基、ナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基、デカヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基又は1,2,3,4-テトラヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基を表すことが好ましく、下記の構造を表すことがより好ましく、 A L1 , A L2, and A L3 are preferably aromatic when it is required to increase Δn, 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:
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000058
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000058
トランス-1,4-シクロへキシレン基又は1,4-フェニレン基を表すことがより好ましい。 More preferably, it represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group.
 ZL1及びZL2は応答速度を重視する場合には単結合であることが好ましい。 Z L1 and Z L2 are preferably single bonds when the response speed is important.
 分子内のハロゲン原子数は0個又は1個が好ましい。 The number of halogen atoms in the molecule is preferably 0 or 1.
 一般式(L)で表される化合物は一般式(L-2)~(L-8)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましい。 The compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formulas (L-2) to (L-8).
 一般式(L-2)で表される化合物は下記の化合物である。 The compound represented by the general formula (L-2) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000059
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000059
(式中、RL21及びRL22はそれぞれ独立して、一般式(L)におけるRL1及びRL2と同じ意味を表す。)
 RL21は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が好ましく、RL22は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数4~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基が好ましい。
(In the formula, 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, and 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.
  一般式(L-1)で表される化合物は単独で使用することもできるが、2以上の化合物を組み合わせて使用することもできる。組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類であり、2種類であり、3種類であり、4種類であり、5種類以上である。 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.
 低温での溶解性を重視する場合は含有量を多めに設定すると効果が高く、反対に、応答速度を重視する場合は含有量を少なめに設定すると効果が高い。さらに、滴下痕や焼き付き特性を改良する場合は、含有量の範囲を中間に設定することが好ましい。 When emphasizing solubility at low temperatures, it is highly effective to set a large amount of content. Conversely, when emphasizing response speed, setting a small amount of content is highly effective. Furthermore, when improving dripping marks and image sticking characteristics, it is preferable to set the content range in the middle.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-2)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、20%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、7%であり、6%であり、5%であり、3%である。 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%.
 さらに、一般式(L-2)で表される化合物は、式(L-2.1)から式(L-2.6)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましく、式(L-2.1)、式(L-2.3)、式(L-2.4)及び式(L-2.6)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, 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.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000060
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000060
 一般式(L-3)で表される化合物は下記の化合物である。 The compound represented by the general formula (L-3) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000061
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000061
(式中、RL31及びRL32はそれぞれ独立して、一般式(L)におけるRL1及びRL2と同じ意味を表す。)
 RL31及びRL32はそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数4~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基が好ましい。
(In the formula, 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.
 一般式(L-3)で表される化合物は単独で使用することもできるが、2以上の化合物を組み合わせて使用することもできる。組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類であり、2種類であり、3種類であり、4種類であり、5種類以上である。 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.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-3)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、20%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%であり、7%であり、6%であり、5%であり、3%である。 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%.
 高い複屈折率を得る場合は含有量を多めに設定すると効果が高く、反対に、高いTniを重視する場合は含有量を少なめに設定すると効果が高い。さらに、滴下痕や焼き付き特性を改良する場合は、含有量の範囲を中間に設定することが好ましい。 When a high birefringence is obtained, the effect is high when the content is set to be large. On the other hand, when high Tni is emphasized, the effect is high when the content is set low. Furthermore, when improving dripping marks and image sticking characteristics, it is preferable to set the content range in the middle.
 さらに、一般式(L-3)で表される化合物は、式(L-3.1)から式(L-3.4)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましく、式(L-3.2)から式(L-3.7)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (L-3) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (L-3.1) to (L-3.4). A compound represented by the formula (L-3.7) from (L-3.2) is preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000062
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000062
 一般式(L-4)で表される化合物は下記の化合物である。 The compound represented by the general formula (L-4) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000063
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000063
(式中、RL41及びRL42はそれぞれ独立して、一般式(L)におけるRL1及びRL2と同じ意味を表す。)
 RL41は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が好ましく、RL42は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数4~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基が好ましい。)
 一般式(L-4)で表される化合物は単独で使用することもできるが、2以上の化合物を組み合わせて使用することもできる。組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類であり、2種類であり、3種類であり、4種類であり、5種類以上である。
(In the formula, 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, and 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. 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.
 本発明の組成物において、一般式(L-4)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。 In the composition of the present invention, 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.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-4)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%であり、14%であり、16%であり、20%であり、23%であり、26%であり、30%であり、35%であり、40%である。本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-4)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の上限値は、50%であり、40%であり、35%であり、30%であり、20%であり、15%であり、10%であり、5%である。 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%.
 一般式(L-4)で表される化合物は、例えば式(L-4.1)から式(L-4.3)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 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.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000064
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000064
 低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて、式(L-4.1)で表される化合物を含有していても、式(L-4.2)で表される化合物を含有していても、式(L-4.1)で表される化合物と式(L-4.2)で表される化合物との両方を含有していても良いし、式(L-4.1)から式(L-4.3)で表される化合物を全て含んでいても良い。本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-4.1)又は式(L-4.2)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、9%であり、11%であり、12%であり、13%であり、18%であり、21%であり、好ましい上限値は、45であり、40%であり、35%であり、30%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%である。 Depending on the required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence, even if the compound represented by the formula (L-4.1) is contained, 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% .
 式(L-4.1)で表される化合物と式(L-4.2)で表される化合物との両方を含有する場合は、本発明の組成物の総量に対しての両化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、15%であり、19%であり、24%であり、30%であり、好ましい上限値は、45であり、40%であり、35%であり、30%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%である。 When both the compound represented by formula (L-4.1) and the compound represented by formula (L-4.2) are contained, 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%.
 一般式(L-4)で表される化合物は、例えば式(L-4.4)から式(L-4.6)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(L-4.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 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.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000065
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000065
 低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて、式(L-4.4)で表される化合物を含有していても、式(L-4.5)で表される化合物を含有していても、式(L-4.4)で表される化合物と式(L-4.5)で表される化合物との両方を含有していても良い。 Depending on the required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence and the like, even if the compound represented by the formula (L-4.4) is contained, 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.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-4.4)又は式(L-4.5)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、9%であり、11%であり、12%であり、13%であり、18%であり、21%である。好ましい上限値は、45であり、40%であり、35%であり、30%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、8%である。 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%.
 式(L-4.4)で表される化合物と式(L-4.5)で表される化合物との両方を含有する場合は、本発明の組成物の総量に対しての両化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、15%であり、19%であり、24%であり、30%であり、好ましい上限値は、45であり、40%であり、35%であり、30%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、13%である。 When both the compound represented by the formula (L-4.4) and the compound represented by the formula (L-4.5) are contained, 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%.
 一般式(L-4)で表される化合物は、式(L-4.7)から式(L-4.10)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、特に、式(L-4.9)で表される化合物が好ましい。 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.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000066
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000066
 一般式(L-5)で表される化合物は下記の化合物である。 The compound represented by the general formula (L-5) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000067
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000067
(式中、RL51及びRL52はそれぞれ独立して、一般式(L)におけるRL1及びRL2と同じ意味を表す。)
 RL51は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が好ましく、RL52は炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数4~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基が好ましい。
(In the formula, 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, and 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.
 一般式(L-5)で表される化合物は単独で使用することもできるが、2以上の化合物を組み合わせて使用することもできる。組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類であり、2種類であり、3種類であり、4種類であり、5種類以上である。 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.
 本発明の組成物において、一般式(L-5)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。 In the composition of the present invention, 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.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-5)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%であり、14%であり、16%であり、20%であり、23%であり、26%であり、30%であり、35%であり、40%である。本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-5)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の上限値は、50%であり、40%であり、35%であり、30%であり、20%であり、15%であり、10%であり、5%である
 一般式(L-5)で表される化合物は、式(L-5.1)又は式(L-5.2)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、特に、式(L-5.1)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。
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.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%である。これら化合物の好ましい含有量の上限値は、20%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、9%である。 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%.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000068
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000068
 一般式(L-5)で表される化合物は、式(L-5.3)又は式(L-5.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 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).
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%である。これら化合物の好ましい含有量の上限値は、20%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、9%である。 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%.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000069
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000069
 一般式(L-5)で表される化合物は、式(L-5.5)から式(L-5.7)で表される化合物群から選ばれる化合物であることが好ましく、特に式(L-5.7)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 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.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%である。これら化合物の好ましい含有量の上限値は、20%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、9%である。 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%.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000070
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000070
 一般式(L-6)で表される化合物は下記の化合物である。 The compound represented by the general formula (L-6) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000071
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000071
(式中、RL61及びRL62はそれぞれ独立して、一般式(L)におけるRL1及びRL2と同じ意味を表し、XL61及びXL62はそれぞれ独立して水素原子又はフッ素原子を表す。)
 RL61及びRL62はそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基又は炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基が好ましく、XL61及びXL62のうち一方がフッ素原子他方が水素原子であることが好ましい。
(In the formula, 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.
 一般式(L-6)で表される化合物は単独で使用することもできるが、2以上の化合物を組み合わせて使用することもできる。組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて適宜組み合わせて使用する。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類であり、2種類であり、3種類であり、4種類であり、5種類以上である。 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.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-6)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%であり、14%であり、16%であり、20%であり、23%であり、26%であり、30%であり、35%であり、40%である。本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-6)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の上限値は、50%であり、40%であり、35%であり、30%であり、20%であり、15%であり、10%であり、5%である。Δnを大きくすることに重点を置く場合には含有量を多くした方が好ましく、低温での析出に重点を置いた場合には含有量は少ない方が好ましい。 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%. When emphasizing to increase Δn, it is preferable to increase the content, and when emphasizing the precipitation at low temperature, it is preferable to decrease the content.
 一般式(L-6)で表される化合物は、式(L-6.1)から式(L-6.9)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 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).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000072
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000072
 組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、これらの化合物の中から1種~3種類含有することが好ましく、1種~4種類含有することがさらに好ましい。また、選ぶ化合物の分子量分布が広いことも溶解性に有効であるため、例えば、式(L-6.1)又は(L-6.2)で表される化合物から1種類、式(L-6.4)又は(L-6.5)で表される化合物から1種類、式(L-6.6)又は式(L-6.7)で表される化合物から1種類、式(L-6.8)又は(L-6.9)で表される化合物から1種類の化合物を選び、これらを適宜組み合わせることが好ましい。その中でも、式(L-6.1)、式(L-6.3)式(L-6.4)、式(L-6.6)及び式(L-6.9)で表される化合物を含むことが好ましい。 There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but 1 to 3 types of these compounds are preferably contained, more preferably 1 to 4 types. Further, since the wide molecular weight distribution of the selected compound is also effective for the solubility, for example, one type of the compound represented by the formula (L-6.1) or (L-6.2), the formula (L- 6.4) or one type from the compound represented by (L-6.5), one type from the compound represented by formula (L-6.6) or formula (L-6.7), It is preferable to select one compound from the compounds represented by -6.8) or (L-6.9) and combine them as appropriate. Among them, represented by formula (L-6.1), formula (L-6.3), formula (L-6.4), formula (L-6.6) and formula (L-6.9). It is preferable to include a compound.
 さらに、一般式(L-6)で表される化合物は、例えば式(L-6.10)から式(L-6.17)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、その中でも、式(L-6.11)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, 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.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000073
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000073
 本発明の組成物の総量に対してのこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%である。これら化合物の好ましい含有量の上限値は、20%であり、15%であり、13%であり、10%であり、9%である。 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%.
 一般式(L-7)で表される化合物は下記の化合物である。 The compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is the following compound.
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Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000074
(式中、RL71及びRL72はそれぞれ独立して一般式(L)におけるRL1及びRL2と同じ意味を表し、AL71及びAL72はそれぞれ独立して一般式(L)におけるAL2及びAL3と同じ意味を表すが、AL71及びAL72上の水素原子はそれぞれ独立してフッ素原子によって置換されていてもよく、ZL71は一般式(L)におけるZL2と同じ意味を表し、XL71及びXL72はそれぞれ独立してフッ素原子又は水素原子を表す。)
 式中、RL71及びRL72はそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数1~5のアルキル基、炭素原子数2~5のアルケニル基又は炭素原子数1~4のアルコキシ基が好ましく、AL71及びAL72はそれぞれ独立して1,4-シクロヘキシレン基又は1,4-フェニレン基が好ましく、AL71及びAL72上の水素原子はそれぞれ独立してフッ素原子によって置換されていてもよく、QL71は単結合又はCOO-が好ましく、単結合が好ましく、XL71及びXL72は水素原子が好ましい。
(Wherein, 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.)
In the formula, 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 Q L71 is a single group. A bond or COO- is preferable, a single bond is preferable, and X L71 and X L72 are preferably a hydrogen atom.
 組み合わせることができる化合物の種類に特に制限は無いが、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率などの求められる性能に応じて組み合わせる。使用する化合物の種類は、例えば本発明の一つの実施形態としては1種類であり、2種類であり、3種類であり、4種類である。 There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are combined according to the required performance, such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, 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, and four kinds.
 本発明の組成物において、一般式(L-7)で表される化合物の含有量は、低温での溶解性、転移温度、電気的な信頼性、複屈折率、プロセス適合性、滴下痕、焼き付き、誘電率異方性などの求められる性能に応じて適宜調整する必要がある。 In the composition of the present invention, 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.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-7)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、1%であり、2%であり、3%であり、5%であり、7%であり、10%であり、14%であり、16%であり、20%である。本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式(L-7)で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の上限値は、30%であり、25%であり、23%であり、20%であり、18%であり、15%であり、10%であり、5%である。 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%.
 本発明の組成物が高いTniの実施形態が望まれる場合は式(L-7)で表される化合物の含有量を多めにすることが好ましく、低粘度の実施形態が望まれる場合は含有量を少なめにすることが好ましい。 When an embodiment with high Tni is desired for the composition of the present invention, 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.
 さらに、一般式(L-7)で表される化合物は、式(L-7.1)から式(L-7.4)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(L-7.2)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, 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).
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Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000075
 さらに、一般式(L-7)で表される化合物は、式(L-7.11)から式(L-7.13)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(L-7.11)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, 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).
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Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000076
 さらに、一般式(L-7)で表される化合物は、式(L-7.21)から式(L-7.23)で表される化合物である。式(L-7.21)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Furthermore, 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.
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Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000077
 さらに、一般式(L-7)で表される化合物は、式(L-7.31)から式(L-7.34)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(L-7.31)又は/及び式(L-7.32)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, 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).
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Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000078
 さらに、一般式(L-7)で表される化合物は、式(L-7.41)から式(L-7.44)で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式(L-7.41)又は/及び式(L-7.42)で表される化合物であることが好ましい。 Further, 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).
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Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000079
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式(L-1)、(i)、一般式(L)及び(J)で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、80%であり、85%であり、88%であり、90%であり、92%であり、93%であり、94%であり、95%であり、96%であり、97%であり、98%であり、99%であり、100%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、100%であり、99%であり、98%であり、95%である。 The lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by formulas (L-1), (i), formulas (L) and (J) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 80% 85% 88% 90% 92% 93% 93% 94% 95% 96% 97% 97% 98% 99% and 100%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 100%, 99%, 98%, and 95%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式(L-1)、一般式(i)、一般式(L)及び(M)で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、80%であり、85%であり、88%であり、90%であり、92%であり、93%であり、94%であり、95%であり、96%であり、97%であり、98%であり、99%であり、100%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、100%であり、99%であり、98%であり、95%である。
本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式(L-1)、一般式(i)及び(M)で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、70%であり、73%であり、75%であり、77%であり、80%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、100%であり、99%であり、98%であり、95%であり、90%である。
The lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by the general formula (L-1), general formula (i), general formula (L) and (M) relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is: 80%, 85%, 88%, 90%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% and 100%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 100%, 99%, 98%, and 95%.
The lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by formulas (L-1), (i) and (M) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 70%, and 73 %, 75%, 77%, and 80%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 100%, 99%, 98%, 95%, and 90%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式(L-1)、一般式(i)、一般式(L-2)から一般式(L-8)、一般式(M-2)、(M-3)及び(M-5)から一般式(M-18)で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、80%であり、85%であり、88%であり、90%であり、92%であり、93%であり、94%であり、95%であり、96%であり、97%であり、98%であり、99%であり、100%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、100%であり、99%であり、98%であり、95%である。 General formula (L-1), general formula (i), general formula (L-2) to general formula (L-8), general formula (M-2), ( The lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by formula (M-18) from (M-3) and (M-5) 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%.
 本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式(L-1)、一般式(i)、一般式(M-2)、(M-3)及び(M-5)から一般式(M-8)で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、60%であり、64%であり、67%であり、70%であり、73%である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、100%であり、99%であり、98%であり、95%であり、92%であり、90%であり、86%であり、82%である。 From the general formula (L-1), general formula (i), general formula (M-2), (M-3) and (M-5) to the total amount of the composition of the present invention, the general formula (M− The lower limit of the preferable total content of the compound represented by 8) is 60%, 64%, 67%, 70%, and 73%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 100%, 99%, 98%, 95%, 92%, 90%, 86%, and 82%.
 本発明の液晶組成物は、液晶組成物に要求される基本特性を満たしつつ、Δεとγ1のバランスを最適化することが出来る。従来の液晶組成物はΔεを大きくするとγ1も大きくなってしまうが、本発明の液晶組成物は極めて良好な特性を有している。 The liquid crystal composition of the present invention can optimize the balance between Δε and γ1 while satisfying the basic characteristics required for the liquid crystal composition. In the conventional liquid crystal composition, when Δε is increased, γ1 is also increased. However, the liquid crystal composition of the present invention has very good characteristics.
 さらに低温保存時間もTの値を調整することにより、最適化することが出来た。 Furthermore, the low-temperature storage time could be optimized by adjusting the value of T.
 本願発明の組成物は、分子内に過酸(-CO-OO-)構造等の酸素原子同士が結合した構造を持つ化合物を含有しないことが好ましい。 The 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.
 組成物の信頼性及び長期安定性を重視する場合にはカルボニル基を有する化合物の含有量を前記組成物の総質量に対して5%以下とすることが好ましく、3%以下とすることがより好ましく、1%以下とすることが更に好ましく、実質的に含有しないことが最も好ましい。 When emphasizing the reliability and long-term stability of the composition, 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.
 UV照射による安定性を重視する場合、塩素原子が置換している化合物の含有量を前記組成物の総質量に対して15%以下とすることが好ましく、10%以下とすることが好ましく、8%以下とすることが好ましく、5%以下とすることがより好ましく、3%以下とすることが好ましく、実質的に含有しないことが更に好ましい。 When importance is attached to the stability by UV irradiation, 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.
 分子内の環構造がすべて6員環である化合物の含有量を多くすることが好ましく、分子内の環構造がすべて6員環である化合物の含有量を前記組成物の総質量に対して80%以上とすることが好ましく、90%以上とすることがより好ましく、95%以上とすることが更に好ましく、実質的に分子内の環構造がすべて6員環である化合物のみで組成物を構成することが最も好ましい。 It is preferable to increase the content of a compound in which all the ring structures in the molecule are 6-membered rings, and the content of the 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.
 組成物の酸化による劣化を抑えるためには、環構造としてシクロヘキセニレン基を有する化合物の含有量を少なくすることが好ましく、シクロヘキセニレン基を有する化合物の含有量を前記組成物の総質量に対して10%以下とすることが好ましく、8%以下とすることが好ましく、5%以下とすることがより好ましく、3%以下とすることが好ましく、実質的に含有しないことが更に好ましい。 In order to suppress deterioration due to oxidation of the composition, it is preferable to reduce 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. On the other hand, it is preferably 10% or less, preferably 8% or less, more preferably 5% or less, preferably 3% or less, and still more preferably not contained.
 粘度の改善及びTniの改善を重視する場合には、水素原子がハロゲンに置換されていてもよい2-メチルベンゼン-1,4-ジイル基を分子内に持つ化合物の含有量を少なくすることが好ましく、前記2-メチルベンゼン-1,4-ジイル基を分子内に持つ化合物の含有量を前記組成物の総質量に対して10%以下とすることが好ましく、8%以下とすることが好ましく、5%以下とすることがより好ましく、3%以下とすることが好ましく、実質的に含有しないことが更に好ましい。 When importance is attached to improvement of viscosity and improvement of Tni, 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. Preferably, 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.
 本願において実質的に含有しないとは、意図せずに含有する物を除いて含有しないという意味である。 “Substantially not contained” in the present application means that it is not contained except for an unintentionally contained product.
 本発明の第一実施形態の組成物に含有される化合物が、側鎖としてアルケニル基を有する場合、前記アルケニル基がシクロヘキサンに結合している場合には当該アルケニル基の炭素原子数は2~5であることが好ましく、前記アルケニル基がベンゼンに結合している場合には当該アルケニル基の炭素原子数は4~5であることが好ましく、前記アルケニル基の不飽和結合とベンゼンは直接結合していないことが好ましい。 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. When 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.
 本発明の組成物には、PSモード、横電界型PSAモード又は横電界型PSVAモードなどの液晶表示素子を作製するために、重合性化合物を含有することができる。使用できる重合性化合物として、光などのエネルギー線により重合が進行する光重合性モノマーなどが挙げられ、構造として、例えば、ビフェニル誘導体、ターフェニル誘導体などの六員環が複数連結した液晶骨格を有する重合性化合物などが挙げられる。更に具体的には、一般式(XX) 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. Examples of 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)
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000080
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000080
(式中、X201及びX202はそれぞれ独立して、水素原子又はメチル基を表し、
Sp201及びSp202はそれぞれ独立して、単結合、炭素原子数1~8のアルキレン基又は-O-(CH-(式中、sは2から7の整数を表し、酸素原子は芳香環に結合するものとする。)が好ましく、
201は-OCH-、-CHO-、-COO-、-OCO-、-CFO-、-OCF-、-CHCH-、-CFCF-、-CH=CH-COO-、-CH=CH-OCO-、-COO-CH=CH-、-OCO-CH=CH-、-COO-CHCH-、-OCO-CHCH-、-CHCH-COO-、-CHCH-OCO-、-COO-CH-、-OCO-CH-、-CH-COO-、-CH-OCO-、-CY=CY-(式中、Y及びYはそれぞれ独立して、フッ素原子又は水素原子を表す。)、-C≡C-又は単結合を表し、
201は1,4-フェニレン基、トランス-1,4-シクロヘキシレン基又は単結合を表し、式中の全ての1,4-フェニレン基は、任意の水素原子がフッ素原子により置換されていても良い。)で表される二官能モノマーが好ましい。
(Wherein, X 201 and X 202 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,
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 — (wherein s represents an integer of 2 to 7, Preferably bonded to an aromatic ring)
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—, —COO—CH 2 —, —OCO—CH 2 —, —CH 2 —COO—, —CH 2 —OCO—, —CY 1 ═CY 2 — (Wherein Y 1 and Y 2 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom), —C≡C— or a single bond;
M 201 represents a 1,4-phenylene group, a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a single bond, and all 1,4-phenylene groups in the formula have an arbitrary hydrogen atom substituted with a fluorine atom. Also good. ) Is preferred.
 X201及びX202は、何れも水素原子を表すジアクリレート誘導体、何れもメチル基を有するジメタクリレート誘導体の何れも好ましく、一方が水素原子を表しもう一方がメチル基を表す化合物も好ましい。これらの化合物の重合速度は、ジアクリレート誘導体が最も早く、ジメタクリレート誘導体が遅く、非対称化合物がその中間であり、その用途により好ましい態様を用いることができる。PSA表示素子においては、ジメタクリレート誘導体が特に好ましい。 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. As for the polymerization rate of these compounds, 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. In the PSA display element, a dimethacrylate derivative is particularly preferable.
 Sp201及びSp202はそれぞれ独立して、単結合、炭素原子数1~8のアルキレン基又は-O-(CH-を表すが、PSA表示素子においては少なくとも一方が単結合であることが好ましく、共に単結合を表す化合物又は一方が単結合でもう一方が炭素原子数1~8のアルキレン基又は-O-(CH-を表す態様が好ましい。この場合1~4のアルキル基が好ましく、sは1~4が好ましい。 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. In this case, 1 to 4 alkyl groups are preferable, and s is preferably 1 to 4.
 Z201は、-OCH-、-CHO-、-COO-、-OCO-、-CFO-、-OCF-、-CHCH-、-CFCF-又は単結合が好ましく、-COO-、-OCO-又は単結合がより好ましく、単結合が特に好ましい。 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 Are preferred, —COO—, —OCO— or a single bond is more preferred, and a single bond is particularly preferred.
 M201は任意の水素原子がフッ素原子により置換されていても良い1,4-フェニレン基、トランス-1,4-シクロヘキシレン基又は単結合を表すが、1,4-フェニレン基又は単結合が好ましい。Cが単結合以外の環構造を表す場合、Z201は単結合以外の連結基も好ましく、M201が単結合の場合、Z201は単結合が好ましい。 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. When C represents a ring structure other than a single bond, Z 201 is preferably a linking group other than a single bond. When M 201 is a single bond, Z 201 is preferably a single bond.
 これらの点から、一般式(XX)において、Sp201及びSp202の間の環構造は、具体的には次に記載する構造が好ましい。 From these points, in general formula (XX), the ring structure between Sp 201 and Sp 202 is specifically preferably the structure described below.
 一般式(XX)において、M201が単結合を表し、環構造が二つの環で形成される場合において、次の式(XXa-1)から式(XXa-5)を表すことが好ましく、式(XXa-1)から式(XXa-3)を表すことがより好ましく、式(XXa-1)を表すことが特に好ましい。 In the general formula (XX), when M 201 represents a single bond and the ring structure is formed of two rings, the following formulas (XXa-1) to (XXa-5) are preferably represented, It is more preferable to represent the formula (XXa-3) from (XXa-1), and it is particularly preferable to represent the formula (XXa-1).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000081
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000081
(式中、両端はSp201又はSp202に結合するものとする。)
 これらの骨格を含む重合性化合物は重合後の配向規制力がPSA型液晶表示素子に最適であり、良好な配向状態が得られることから、表示ムラが抑制されるか、又は、全く発生しない。
(In the formula, 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.
 以上のことから、重合性モノマーとしては、一般式(XX-1)~一般式(XX-4)が特に好ましく、中でも一般式(XX-2)が最も好ましい。 From the above, as the polymerizable monomer, general formula (XX-1) to general formula (XX-4) are particularly preferable, and among them, general formula (XX-2) is most preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000082
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000082
(式中、ベンゼンはフッ素原子により置換されていても良く、Sp20は炭素原子数2から5のアルキレン基を表す。)
 本発明の組成物にモノマーを添加する場合において、重合開始剤が存在しない場合でも重合は進行するが、重合を促進するために重合開始剤を含有していてもよい。重合開始剤としては、ベンゾインエーテル類、ベンゾフェノン類、アセトフェノン類、ベンジルケタール類、アシルフォスフィンオキサイド類等が挙げられる。
(In the formula, benzene may be substituted with a fluorine atom, and Sp 20 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.)
In the case of adding a monomer to the composition of the present invention, the polymerization proceeds even when no polymerization initiator is present, but may contain a polymerization initiator in order to accelerate the polymerization. Examples of the polymerization initiator include benzoin ethers, benzophenones, acetophenones, benzyl ketals, acylphosphine oxides, and the like.
 本発明における組成物は、さらに、一般式(Q)で表される化合物を含有することができる。 The composition in the present invention can further contain a compound represented by the general formula (Q).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000083
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(式中、Rは炭素原子数1から22の直鎖アルキル基又は分岐鎖アルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1つ又は2つ以上のCH基は、酸素原子が直接隣接しないように、-O-、-CH=CH-、-CO-、-OCO-、-COO-、-C≡C-、-CFO-、-OCF-で置換されてよく、Mはトランス-1,4-シクロへキシレン基、1,4-フェニレン基又は単結合を表す。)
 Rは炭素原子数1から22の直鎖アルキル基又は分岐鎖アルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1つ又は2つ以上のCH基は、酸素原子が直接隣接しないように、-O-、-CH=CH-、-CO-、-OCO-、-COO-、-C≡C-、-CFO-、-OCF-で置換されてよいが、炭素原子数1から10の直鎖アルキル基、直鎖アルコキシ基、1つのCH基が-OCO-又は-COO-に置換された直鎖アルキル基、分岐鎖アルキル基、分岐アルコキシ基、1つのCH基が-OCO-又は-COO-に置換された分岐鎖アルキル基が好ましく、炭素原子数1から20の直鎖アルキル基、1つのCH基が-OCO-又は-COO-に置換された直鎖アルキル基、分岐鎖アルキル基、分岐アルコキシ基、1つのCH基が-OCO-又は-COO-に置換された分岐鎖アルキル基が更に好ましい。Mはトランス-1,4-シクロへキシレン基、1,4-フェニレン基又は単結合を表すが、トランス-1,4-シクロへキシレン基又は1,4-フェニレン基が好ましい。
(Wherein, R Q represents a straight-chain alkyl group or branched alkyl group having from 1 22 carbon atoms, one or two or more CH 2 groups in the alkyl group, so that the oxygen atoms are not directly adjacent a, -O -, - CH = CH -, - CO -, - OCO -, - COO -, - C≡C -, - CF 2 O -, - OCF 2 - may be replaced by, M Q is trans Represents a 1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-phenylene group or a single bond.)
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. Linear alkyl group, linear alkoxy group, linear alkyl group in which one CH 2 group is substituted with —OCO— or —COO—, branched alkyl group, branched alkoxy group, one CH 2 group is —OCO— Or a branched alkyl group substituted with —COO—, a linear alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a linear alkyl group in which one CH 2 group is substituted with —OCO— or —COO—, branched Chain alkyl group, branched alkoxy group, one CH 2 group Is more preferably a branched alkyl group substituted with —OCO— or —COO—. 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.
 一般式(Q)で表される化合物は、より具体的には、下記の一般式(Q-a)から一般式(Q-d)で表される化合物が好ましい。 More specifically, the compound represented by the general formula (Q) is preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (Qa) to general formula (Qd).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000084
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000084
式中、RQ1は炭素原子数1から10の直鎖アルキル基又は分岐鎖アルキル基が好ましく、RQ2は炭素原子数1から20の直鎖アルキル基又は分岐鎖アルキル基が好ましく、RQ3は炭素原子数1から8の直鎖アルキル基、分岐鎖アルキル基、直鎖アルコキシ基又は分岐鎖アルコキシ基が好ましく、Lは炭素原子数1から8の直鎖アルキレン基又は分岐鎖アルキレン基が好ましい。一般式(Q-a)から一般式(Q-d)で表される化合物中、一般式(Q-c)及び一般式(Q-d)で表される化合物が更に好ましい。 In the formula, 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, and 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, and L Q is preferably a straight-chain alkylene group or branched-chain alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms. . Of the compounds represented by general formula (Qa) to general formula (Qd), compounds represented by general formula (Qc) and general formula (Qd) are more preferable.
 本願発明の組成物において、一般式(Q)で表される化合物を1種又は2種を含有することが好ましく、1種から5種含有することが更に好ましく、その含有量は0.001から1%であることが好ましく、0.001から0.1%が更に好ましく、0.001から0.05%が特に好ましい。 In the composition of the present invention, 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%.
 本発明の重合性化合物を含有した組成物は、これに含まれる重合性化合物が紫外線照射により重合することで液晶配向能が付与され、組成物の複屈折を利用して光の透過光量を制御する液晶表示素子に使用される。液晶表示素子として、AM-LCD(アクティブマトリックス液晶表示素子)、TN(ネマチック液晶表示素子)、STN-LCD(超ねじれネマチック液晶表示素子)、OCB-LCD及びIPS-LCD(インプレーンスイッチング液晶表示素子)に有用であるが、AM-LCDに特に有用であり、透過型あるいは反射型の液晶表示素子に用いることができる。 In the composition containing the polymerizable compound of the present invention, 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. As liquid crystal display elements, AM-LCD (active matrix liquid crystal display element), TN (nematic liquid crystal display element), STN-LCD (super twisted nematic liquid crystal display element), OCB-LCD and IPS-LCD (in-plane switching liquid crystal display element) However, it is particularly useful for AM-LCDs and can be used for transmissive or reflective liquid crystal display elements.
 液晶表示素子に使用される液晶セルの2枚の基板はガラス又はプラスチックの如き柔軟性をもつ透明な材料を用いることができ、一方はシリコン等の不透明な材料でも良い。透明電極層を有する透明基板は、例えば、ガラス板等の透明基板上にインジウムスズオキシド(ITO)をスパッタリングすることにより得ることができる。 The two substrates of the liquid crystal cell used in the liquid crystal display element can be made of a transparent material having flexibility such as glass or plastic, and one of them can be an opaque material such as silicon. A transparent substrate having a transparent electrode layer can be obtained, for example, by sputtering indium tin oxide (ITO) on a transparent substrate such as a glass plate.
 カラーフィルターは、例えば、顔料分散法、印刷法、電着法又は、染色法等によって作成することができる。顔料分散法によるカラーフィルターの作成方法を一例に説明すると、カラーフィルター用の硬化性着色組成物を、該透明基板上に塗布し、パターニング処理を施し、そして加熱又は光照射により硬化させる。この工程を、赤、緑、青の3色についてそれぞれ行うことで、カラーフィルター用の画素部を作成することができる。その他、該基板上に、TFT、薄膜ダイオード、金属絶縁体金属比抵抗素子等の能動素子を設けた画素電極を設置してもよい。 The color filter can be prepared by, for example, a pigment dispersion method, a printing method, an electrodeposition method, or a dyeing method. A method for producing a color filter by a pigment dispersion method will be described as an example. A curable coloring composition for a color filter is applied on the transparent substrate, subjected to patterning treatment, and cured by heating or light irradiation. By performing this process for each of the three colors red, green, and blue, a pixel portion for a color filter can be created. In addition, a pixel electrode provided with an active element such as a TFT, a thin film diode, or a metal insulator metal specific resistance element may be provided on the substrate.
 前記基板を、透明電極層が内側となるように対向させる。その際、スペーサーを介して、基板の間隔を調整してもよい。このときは、得られる調光層の厚さが1~100μmとなるように調整するのが好ましい。1.5から10μmが更に好ましく、偏光板を使用する場合は、コントラストが最大になるように液晶の屈折率異方性Δnとセル厚dとの積を調整することが好ましい。又、二枚の偏光板がある場合は、各偏光板の偏光軸を調整して視野角やコントラトが良好になるように調整することもできる。更に、視野角を広げるための位相差フィルムも使用することもできる。スペーサーとしては、例えば、ガラス粒子、プラスチック粒子、アルミナ粒子、フォトレジスト材料などからなる柱状スペーサー等が挙げられる。その後、エポキシ系熱硬化性組成物等のシール剤を、液晶注入口を設けた形で該基板にスクリーン印刷し、該基板同士を貼り合わせ、加熱しシール剤を熱硬化させる。 The substrate is opposed so that the transparent electrode layer is on the inside. In that case, you may adjust the space | interval of a board | substrate through a spacer. In this case, it is preferable to adjust so that the thickness of the obtained light control layer is 1 to 100 μm. More preferably, the thickness is 1.5 to 10 μm. When a polarizing plate is used, it is preferable to adjust the product of the refractive index anisotropy Δn of the liquid crystal and the cell thickness d so that the contrast is maximized. In addition, when there are two polarizing plates, the polarizing axis of each polarizing plate can be adjusted so that the viewing angle and contrast are good. Furthermore, a retardation film for widening the viewing angle can also be used. Examples of the spacer include columnar spacers made of glass particles, plastic particles, alumina particles, a photoresist material, and the like. Thereafter, a sealant such as an epoxy thermosetting composition is screen-printed on the substrates with a liquid crystal inlet provided, the substrates are bonded together, and heated to thermally cure the sealant.
 2枚の基板間に重合性化合物含有組成物を狭持させる方法は、通常の真空注入法又はODF法などを用いることができるが、真空注入法においては滴下痕が発生しないものの、注入の跡が残る課題を有しているものであるが、本願発明においては、ODF法を用いて製造する表示素子により好適に使用することができる。ODF法の液晶表示素子製造工程においては、バックプレーン又はフロントプレーンのどちらか一方の基板にエポキシ系光熱併用硬化性などのシール剤を、ディスペンサーを用いて閉ループ土手状に描画し、その中に脱気下で所定量の組成物を滴下後、フロントプレーンとバックプレーンを接合することによって液晶表示素子を製造することができる。本発明の組成物は、ODF工程における組成物の滴下が安定的に行えるため、好適に使用することができる。 As a method for sandwiching the polymerizable compound-containing composition between the two substrates, a normal vacuum injection method or an ODF method can be used. However, in the present invention, it can be suitably used for a display element manufactured using the ODF method. In the ODF liquid crystal display device manufacturing process, a sealant such as epoxy photothermal combination curing is drawn on a backplane or frontplane substrate using a dispenser in a closed-loop bank shape, and then removed. A liquid crystal display element can be manufactured by bonding a front plane and a back plane after dropping a predetermined amount of the composition under air. The composition of the present invention can be suitably used because the composition can be stably dropped in the ODF process.
 重合性化合物を重合させる方法としては、液晶の良好な配向性能を得るためには、適度な重合速度が望ましいので、紫外線又は電子線等の活性エネルギー線を単一又は併用又は順番に照射することによって重合させる方法が好ましい。紫外線を使用する場合、偏光光源を用いても良いし、非偏光光源を用いても良い。また、重合性化合物含有組成物を2枚の基板間に挟持させて状態で重合を行う場合には、少なくとも照射面側の基板は活性エネルギー線に対して適当な透明性が与えられていなければならない。また、光照射時にマスクを用いて特定の部分のみを重合させた後、電場や磁場又は温度等の条件を変化させることにより、未重合部分の配向状態を変化させて、更に活性エネルギー線を照射して重合させるという手段を用いても良い。特に紫外線露光する際には、重合性化合物含有組成物に交流電界を印加しながら紫外線露光することが好ましい。印加する交流電界は、周波数10Hzから10kHzの交流が好ましく、周波数60Hzから10kHzがより好ましく、電圧は液晶表示素子の所望のプレチルト角に依存して選ばれる。つまり、印加する電圧により液晶表示素子のプレチルト角を制御することができる。横電界型MVAモードの液晶表示素子においては、配向安定性及びコントラストの観点からプレチルト角を80度から89.9度に制御することが好ましい。 As a method for polymerizing a polymerizable compound, an appropriate polymerization rate is desirable in order to obtain good alignment performance of liquid crystals. Therefore, active energy rays such as ultraviolet rays or electron beams are irradiated singly or in combination or sequentially. The method of polymerizing by is preferred. When ultraviolet rays are used, a polarized light source or a non-polarized light source may be used. Further, when the polymerization is carried out in a state where the polymerizable compound-containing composition is sandwiched between two substrates, at least the substrate on the irradiated surface side must be given adequate transparency to the active energy rays. Don't be. Moreover, after polymerizing only a specific part using a mask during light irradiation, the orientation state of the unpolymerized part is changed by changing conditions such as an electric field, a magnetic field, or temperature, and further irradiation with active energy rays is performed. Then, it is possible to use a means for polymerization. In particular, when ultraviolet exposure is performed, it is preferable to perform ultraviolet exposure while applying an alternating electric field to the polymerizable compound-containing composition. The alternating electric field to be applied is preferably an alternating current having a frequency of 10 Hz to 10 kHz, more preferably a frequency of 60 Hz to 10 kHz, and the voltage is selected depending on a desired pretilt angle of the liquid crystal display element. That is, the pretilt angle of the liquid crystal display element can be controlled by the applied voltage. In a horizontal electric field type MVA mode liquid crystal display element, the pretilt angle is preferably controlled from 80 degrees to 89.9 degrees from the viewpoint of alignment stability and contrast.
 照射時の温度は、本発明の組成物の液晶状態が保持される温度範囲内であることが好ましい。室温に近い温度、即ち、典型的には15~35℃での温度で重合させることが好ましい。紫外線を発生させるランプとしては、メタルハライドランプ、高圧水銀ランプ、超高圧水銀ランプ等を用いることができる。また、照射する紫外線の波長としては、組成物の吸収波長域でない波長領域の紫外線を照射することが好ましく、必要に応じて、紫外線をカットして使用することが好ましい。照射する紫外線の強度は、0.1mW/cm2~100W/cm2が好ましく、2mW/cm2~50W/cm2がより好ましい。照射する紫外線のエネルギー量は、適宜調整することができるが、10mJ/cm2から500J/cm2が好ましく、100mJ/cm2から200J/cm2がより好ましい。紫外線を照射する際に、強度を変化させても良い。紫外線を照射する時間は照射する紫外線強度により適宜選択されるが、10秒から3600秒が好ましく、10秒から600秒がより好ましい。 The temperature at the time of irradiation is preferably within a temperature range in which the liquid crystal state of the composition of the present invention is maintained. Polymerization is preferably performed at a temperature close to room temperature, that is, typically at a temperature of 15 to 35 ° C. As a lamp for generating ultraviolet rays, a metal halide lamp, a high-pressure mercury lamp, an ultra-high pressure mercury lamp, or the like can be used. Moreover, as a wavelength of the ultraviolet-ray to irradiate, it is preferable to irradiate the ultraviolet-ray of the wavelength range which is not the absorption wavelength range of a composition, and it is preferable to cut and use an ultraviolet-ray as needed. The intensity of the irradiated ultraviolet light is preferably 0.1 mW / cm 2 to 100 W / cm 2, more preferably 2 mW / cm 2 to 50 W / cm 2. The amount of energy of ultraviolet rays to be irradiated can be adjusted as appropriate, but is preferably 10 mJ / cm 2 to 500 J / cm 2, and more preferably 100 mJ / cm 2 to 200 J / cm 2. When irradiating with ultraviolet rays, the intensity may be changed. The time for irradiating with ultraviolet rays is appropriately selected depending on the intensity of the irradiated ultraviolet rays, but is preferably from 10 seconds to 3600 seconds, and more preferably from 10 seconds to 600 seconds.
 本発明の組成物を用いた液晶表示素子は高速応答と表示不良の抑制を両立させた有用なものであり、特に、アクティブマトリックス駆動用液晶表示素子に有用であり、VAモード、PSVAモード、PSAモード、FFSモード、IPSモード又はECBモード用液晶表示素子に適用できる。 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 liquid crystal display element for mode, FFS mode, IPS mode or ECB mode.
 以下に実施例を挙げて本発明を更に詳述するが、本発明はこれらの実施例に限定されるものではない。また、以下の実施例及び比較例の組成物における「%」は『質量%』を意味する。 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to examples, but the present invention is not limited to these examples. Further, “%” in the compositions of the following Examples and Comparative Examples means “% by mass”.
 実施例中、測定した特性は以下の通りである。 In the examples, the measured characteristics are as follows.
 Tni :ネマチック相-等方性液体相転移温度(℃)
 Δn :298Kにおける屈折率異方性
 Δε :298Kにおける誘電率異方性
 η  :293Kにおける粘度(mPa・s)
 γ :298Kにおける回転粘度(mPa・s)
 Vth :厚さ6ミクロンのTNセルに液晶を封入し、298K、クロスニコル偏光板下において透過率が10%変化する電圧。
VHR:周波数60Hz,印加電圧5Vの条件下で333Kにおける電圧保持率(%)
耐熱試験後VHR:組成物サンプルを封入した電気光学特性評価用TEG(テスト・エレメント・グループ)を130℃の恒温槽中に1時間保持した後、上述のVHR測定方法と同条件で測定した。
焼き付き :
 液晶表示素子の焼き付き評価は、表示エリア内に所定の固定パターンを任意の試験時間表示させた後に、全画面均一な表示を行ったときの固定パターンの残像が、許容できない残像レベルに達するまでの試験時間を計測した。
1)ここで言う試験時間とは固定パターンの表示時間を示し、この時間が長いほど残像の発生が抑制されており、性能が高いことを示している。
2)許容できない残像レベルとは、出荷合否判定で不合格となる残像が観察されるレベルである。
例)
サンプルA:1000時間
サンプルB:500時間
サンプルC:200時間
サンプルD:100時間
性能は、A>B>C>Dである。
T ni : Nematic phase-isotropic liquid phase transition temperature (° C.)
Δn: Refractive index anisotropy at 298K Δε: Dielectric anisotropy at 298K η: Viscosity at 293K (mPa · s)
γ 1 : rotational viscosity at 298 K (mPa · s)
Vth: A voltage in which liquid crystal is sealed in a TN cell having a thickness of 6 microns, and the transmittance changes by 10% under a crossed Nicol polarizing plate at 298K.
VHR: Voltage holding ratio (%) at 333 K under conditions of frequency 60 Hz and applied voltage 5 V
After heat resistance test VHR: TEG (test element group) for evaluation of electro-optical properties in which a composition sample was enclosed was held in a thermostatic bath at 130 ° C. for 1 hour, and then measured under the same conditions as in the VHR measurement method described above.
Burn-in:
The burn-in evaluation of the liquid crystal display element is performed until the afterimage of the fixed pattern reaches an unacceptable afterimage level when displaying the predetermined fixed pattern in the display area for an arbitrary test time and then displaying the entire screen uniformly. The test time was measured.
1) The test time referred to here indicates the display time of the fixed pattern, and the longer this time is, the more the afterimage is suppressed and the higher the performance.
2) The unacceptable afterimage level is a level at which an afterimage that is rejected in the shipment acceptance / rejection determination is observed.
Example)
Sample A: 1000 hours Sample B: 500 hours Sample C: 200 hours Sample D: 100 hours Performance is A>B>C> D.
 滴下痕 :
 液晶表示装置の滴下痕の評価は、全面黒表示した場合における白く浮かび上がる滴下痕を目視にて以下の5段階評価で行った。
Drop marks:
The evaluation of the drop marks of the liquid crystal display device was performed by visual observation of the drop marks that appeared white when the entire surface was displayed in black by the following five-step evaluation.
 5:滴下痕無し(優)
 4:滴下痕ごく僅かに有るも許容できるレベル(良)
 3:滴下痕僅かに有り、合否判定のボーダーラインレベル(条件付で可)
 2:滴下痕有り許容できないレベル(不可)
 1:滴下痕有りかなり劣悪(悪)
プロセス適合性 :
 プロセス適合性は、ODFプロセスにおいて、定積計量ポンプを用いて、液晶を1回に50pLずつ「0~100回、101~200回、201~300回、・・・・」と100回ずつ滴下したときの各100回滴下分の液晶の質量を計測し、質量のバラつきがODFプロセスに適合できない大きさに達した滴下回数で評価した。
滴下回数が多いほど長時間にわたって安定的に滴下可能であり、プロセス適合性が高いといえる。
例)
サンプルA:95000回
サンプルB:40000回
サンプルC:100000回
サンプルD:10000回
性能は、C>A>B>Dである。
5: No dripping trace (excellent)
4: Acceptable level (good) with very few drops
3: There is a slight drop mark, borderline level of pass / fail judgment (possible with conditions)
2: Unacceptable level with dripping marks (impossible)
1: There is a drip mark and is quite inferior (bad)
Process suitability:
Process suitability is determined by dropping a liquid crystal 50pL at a time, "0 to 100 times, 101 to 200 times, 201 to 300 times, ..." 100 times at a time using a constant volume metering pump in the ODF process. The mass of the liquid crystal for each 100 drops was measured and evaluated by the number of drops at which the mass variation reached a size that could not be adapted to the ODF process.
It can be said that the more the number of times of dropping, the more stable the dropping over a long time, and the higher the process compatibility.
Example)
Sample A: 95,000 times Sample B: 40000 times Sample C: 100,000 times Sample D: 10,000 times The performance is C>A>B> D.
 低温保存性:
 低温での保存性評価は、組成物を調製後、1mLのサンプル瓶に組成物を0.5g秤量し、これを-25℃の温度制御式試験槽の中で240時間保存して目視にて組成物からの析出物の発生を観察し、析出物が観察されたときの試験時間を計測した。析出発生までの試験時間が長いほど低温での保存性が良好であるといえる。
Low temperature storage:
For storage stability evaluation at low temperature, after preparing the composition, 0.5 g of the composition was weighed into a 1 mL sample bottle and stored in a temperature controlled test tank at -25 ° C. for 240 hours. Generation | occurrence | production of the precipitate from a composition was observed and the test time when the precipitate was observed was measured. It can be said that the longer the test time until precipitation occurs, the better the storage stability at low temperatures.
 低温での溶解性:
 低温での溶解性評価は、組成物を調製後、2mLのサンプル瓶に組成物を1g秤量し、これに温度制御式試験槽の中で、次の運転状態「-20℃(1時間保持)→昇温(0.1℃/毎分)→0℃(1時間保持)→昇温(0.1℃/毎分)→20℃(1時間保持)→降温(-0.1℃/毎分)→0℃(1時間保持)→降温(-0.1℃/毎分)→-20℃」を1サイクルとして温度変化を与え続け、目視にて組成物からの析出物の発生を観察し、析出物が観察されたときの試験時間を計測した。
試験時間が長いほど長時間にわたって安定して液晶相を保っており、低温での溶解性が良好である。
例)
サンプルA:72時間
サンプルB:600時間
サンプルC:384時間
サンプルD:1440時間
性能は、D>B>C>Aである。
Solubility at low temperature:
In order to evaluate the solubility at low temperature, after preparing the composition, 1 g of the composition was weighed into a 2 mL sample bottle, and the next operation state “−20 ° C. (held for 1 hour) in a temperature-controlled test tank. → Temperature rise (0.1 ° C / min) → 0 ° C (hold for 1 hour) → Temperature rise (0.1 ° C / min) → 20 ° C (hold for 1 hour) → Temperature drop (-0.1 ° C / every hour) Min) → 0 ° C. (hold for 1 hour) → fall temperature (−0.1 ° C./min)→−20° C. ”, continuously changing the temperature and visually observing the occurrence of precipitates from the composition The test time when the precipitate was observed was measured.
The longer the test time, the more stably the liquid crystal phase is maintained for a long time, and the solubility at low temperature is better.
Example)
Sample A: 72 hours Sample B: 600 hours Sample C: 384 hours Sample D: 1440 hours Performance is D>B>C> A.
 揮発性/製造装置汚染性 :
 液晶材料の揮発性評価は、真空攪拌脱泡ミキサーの運転状態をストロボスコープを用いて観察し、液晶材料の発泡を目視により観察することによって行った。具体的には、容量2.0Lの真空攪拌脱泡ミキサーの専用容器に組成物を0.8kg入れ、4kPaの脱気下、公転速度15S-1、自転速度7.5S-1で真空攪拌脱泡ミキサーを運転し、発泡が始まるまでの時間を計測した。
発泡が始まるまでの時間が長いほど揮発しにくく、製造装置を汚染する可能性が低いので、高性能であることを示す。
例)
サンプルA:200秒
サンプルB:45秒
サンプルC:60秒
サンプルD:15秒
性能は、A>C>B>Dである。
尚、実施例において化合物の記載について以下の略号を用いる。
(環構造)
Volatility / contamination of production equipment:
Evaluation of the volatility of the liquid crystal material was performed by observing the operating state of the vacuum stirring and defoaming mixer using a stroboscope and visually observing the foaming of the liquid crystal material. Specifically, 0.8 kg of the composition is placed in a special container of a 2.0 L vacuum stirring and defoaming mixer, and the vacuum stirring and degassing is performed at a revolution speed of 15 S-1 and a rotation speed of 7.5 S-1 under 4 kPa of deaeration. The foam mixer was operated and the time until foaming started was measured.
The longer the time until foaming starts, the more difficult it is to volatilize and the lower the possibility of contaminating the production equipment, indicating high performance.
Example)
Sample A: 200 seconds Sample B: 45 seconds Sample C: 60 seconds Sample D: 15 seconds The performance is A>C>B> D.
In the examples, the following abbreviations are used for the description of compounds.
(Ring structure)
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(実施例1~30)
 以下に本願の構成成分である一般式(L-1)で表される化合物を所定量と一般式(i)で表される化合物を含有する組成物を調整しその効果を確認した。なお、表中の含有率は組成物に対する質量%を表す。
(Examples 1 to 30)
A composition containing a predetermined amount of the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) and the compound represented by the general formula (i) as a constituent component of the present application was prepared, and the effect thereof was confirmed. In addition, the content rate in a table | surface represents the mass% with respect to a composition.
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(比較例1~5)
 本願の構成要件を満たさない組成物を作成し、本願発明の組成物の効果を確認した。
(Comparative Examples 1 to 5)
A composition not satisfying the constituent requirements of the present application was created, and the effect of the composition of the present invention was confirmed.
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 以上より、本願組成物はΔεとγ1の関係において優れ、高速応答化及び低電圧駆動が可能であり、低温保存性に優れる(低温保存時間が長い)ことが分かった。 From the above, it was found that the composition of the present application was excellent in the relationship between Δε and γ1, capable of high-speed response and low-voltage driving, and excellent in low-temperature storage stability (long low-temperature storage time).

Claims (5)

  1.  一般式(L-1)で表される化合物を1種又は2種以上を含有し、
    一般式(L-1)で表される化合物として、RL11及びRL12がそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数2又は3のアルケニル基である化合物を1種又は2種以上を含有するが、
    Tの値が、0.3以上、1以下であり、
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    (ジアルケニル-Lは、一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12がともにそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物の組成物中の合計の含有量を表す。アルケニル-Lは、一般式(L-1)においてRL11及びRL12の少なくとも一方が炭素原子数2~8のアルケニル基である化合物の組成物中の合計の含有量を表す。)
    一般式(i)で表される化合物を1種又は2種以上を含有する組成物。
    Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000002
    (式(L-1)中、RL11及びRL12はそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1個又は非隣接の2個以上の-CH-はそれぞれ独立して-CH=CH-、-C≡C-、-O-、-CO-、-COO-又は-OCO-によって置換されていてもよい。
    式(i)中、Ri1は炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1個又は非隣接の2個以上の-CH-はそれぞれ独立して-CH=CH-、-C≡C-、-O-、-CO-、-COO-又は-OCO-によって置換されていてもよく、
     ni1は、0、1又は2を表し、
     Xi1、Xi2、Xi3、Xi4、Xi5、Xi6及びYi1はそれぞれ独立して、水素原子、フッ素原子、塩素原子、シアノ基、トリフルオロメチル基、フルオロメトキシ基、ジフルオロメトキシ基、トリフルオロメトキシ基又は2,2,2-トリフルオロエチル基を表す。)
    Containing one or more compounds represented by formula (L-1),
    The compound represented by the general formula (L-1) contains one or more compounds in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms,
    The value of T is not less than 0.3 and not more than 1,
    Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-M000001
    (Dialkenyl-L represents the total content in the composition of the compound in which R L11 and R L12 are each independently an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the general formula (L-1). -L represents the total content in the composition of the compound in which at least one of R L11 and R L12 in formula (L-1) is an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
    A composition containing one or more compounds represented by formula (i).
    Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000002
    (In the formula (L-1), R L11 and R L12 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or non-adjacent two or more —CH 2 — in the alkyl group. Each independently may be substituted by —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—.
    In the formula (i), R i1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH═CH—. , —C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
    n i1 represents 0, 1 or 2;
    X i1 , X i2 , X i3 , X i4 , X i5 , X i6 and Y i1 are each independently a hydrogen atom, fluorine atom, chlorine atom, cyano group, trifluoromethyl group, fluoromethoxy group, difluoromethoxy group Represents a trifluoromethoxy group or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group. )
  2.  更に一般式(J)で表される化合物
    Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000003
    (式中、RJ1は炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1個又は非隣接の2個以上の-CH-はそれぞれ独立して-CH=CH-、-C≡C-、-O-、-CO-、-COO-又は-OCO-によって置換されていてもよく、
     nJ1は、0、1、2、3又は4を表し、
     AJ1、AJ2及びAJ3はそれぞれ独立して、
    (a) 1,4-シクロヘキシレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH-又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH-は-O-に置き換えられてもよい。)
    (b) 1,4-フェニレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられてもよい。)及び
    (c) ナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基、1,2,3,4-テトラヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基又はデカヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基(ナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基又は1,2,3,4-テトラヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられても良い。)
    からなる群より選ばれる基を表し、上記の基(a)、基(b)及び基(c)はそれぞれ独立してシアノ基、フッ素原子、塩素原子、メチル基、トリフルオロメチル基又はトリフルオロメトキシ基で置換されていても良く、
     ZJ1及びZJ2はそれぞれ独立して単結合、-CHCH-、-(CH-、-OCH-、-CHO-、-OCF-、-CFO-、-COO-、-OCO-又は-C≡C-を表し、
     nJ1が2、3又は4であってAJ2が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、nJ1が2、3又は4であってZJ1が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、
     XJ1は、水素原子、フッ素原子、塩素原子、シアノ基、トリフルオロメチル基、フルオロメトキシ基、ジフルオロメトキシ基、トリフルオロメトキシ基又は2,2,2-トリフルオロエチル基を表すが、一般式(i)で表される化合物を除く。)
    を1種類又は2種類以上含有する請求項1に記載の組成物。
    Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (J)
    Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000003
    (Wherein R J1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH═CH—, — Optionally substituted by C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
    n J1 represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;
    A J1 , A J2 and A J3 are each independently
    (A) 1,4-cyclohexylene group (this is present in the group one -CH 2 - or nonadjacent two or more -CH 2 - may be replaced by -O-.)
    (B) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH═ present in the group or two or more non-adjacent —CH═ may be replaced by —N═) and (c) Naphthalene-2,6-diyl group, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group or decahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group (naphthalene-2,6-diyl group or 1,2 , 3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group, one —CH═ or two or more non-adjacent —CH═ may be replaced by —N═.
    The group (a), the group (b) and the group (c) are each independently selected from the group consisting of cyano group, fluorine atom, chlorine atom, methyl group, trifluoromethyl group or trifluoro May be substituted with a methoxy group,
    Z J1 and Z J2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CF 2 O—, Represents —COO—, —OCO— or —C≡C—,
    When n J1 is 2, 3 or 4 and a plurality of A J2 are present, they may be the same or different, and n J1 is 2, 3 or 4 and a plurality of Z J1 is present. If they are the same or different,
    X J1 represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, The compound represented by (i) is excluded. )
    The composition of Claim 1 which contains 1 type or 2 types or more.
  3.  更に、一般式(L)で表される化合物を1種類又は2種類以上含有する請求項1又は2に記載の組成物。
    Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000004
    (式中、RL1及びRL2はそれぞれ独立して炭素原子数1~8のアルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の1個又は非隣接の2個以上の-CH-はそれぞれ独立して-CH=CH-、-C≡C-、-O-、-CO-、-COO-又は-OCO-によって置換されていてもよく、
     nL1は0、1、2又は3を表し、
     AL1、AL2及びAL3はそれぞれ独立して
    (a) 1,4-シクロヘキシレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH-又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH-は-O-に置き換えられてもよい。)及び
    (b) 1,4-フェニレン基(この基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられてもよい。)
    (c) (c)ナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基、1,2,3,4-テトラヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基又はデカヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基(ナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基又は1,2,3,4-テトラヒドロナフタレン-2,6-ジイル基中に存在する1個の-CH=又は隣接していない2個以上の-CH=は-N=に置き換えられても良い。)
    からなる群より選ばれる基を表し、上記の基(a)、基(b)及び基(c)はそれぞれ独立してシアノ基、フッ素原子又は塩素原子で置換されていても良く、
     ZL1及びZL2はそれぞれ独立して単結合、-CHCH-、-(CH-、-OCH-、-CHO-、-COO-、-OCO-、-OCF-、-CFO-、-CH=N-N=CH-、-CH=CH-、-CF=CF-又は-C≡C-を表し、
     nL1が2又は3であってAL2が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良く、nL1が2又は3であってZL3が複数存在する場合は、それらは同一であっても異なっていても良いが、一般式(L-1)、(i)及び(J)で表される化合物を除く。)
    Furthermore, the composition of Claim 1 or 2 containing 1 type, or 2 or more types of compounds represented by general formula (L).
    Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000004
    (Wherein R L1 and R L2 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently Optionally substituted by —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
    n L1 represents 0, 1, 2 or 3,
    A L1 , A L2 and A L3 each independently represent (a) a 1,4-cyclohexylene group (one —CH 2 — present in the group or two or more —CH 2 — not adjacent to each other). May be replaced by —O—) and (b) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH═ present in this group or two or more —CH═ not adjacent to each other —N May be replaced by =.)
    (C) (c) Naphthalene-2,6-diyl group, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group or decahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group (naphthalene-2,6- One —CH═ present in a diyl group or 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group or two or more non-adjacent —CH═ are replaced by —N═. Is also good.)
    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 L1 and Z L2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —OCF 2 -, -CF 2 O-, -CH = NN-CH-, -CH = CH-, -CF = CF- or -C≡C-
    When n L1 is 2 or 3, and a plurality of A L2 are present, they may be the same or different, and when n L1 is 2 or 3, and a plurality of Z L3 are present, May be the same or different, but excludes compounds represented by general formulas (L-1), (i) and (J). )
  4.  請求項1に記載の組成物を使用した液晶表示素子。 A liquid crystal display device using the composition according to claim 1.
  5.  請求項1に記載の組成物を使用したTN、ECB、IPS又はFFS型液晶表示素子。 A TN, ECB, IPS or FFS type liquid crystal display element using the composition according to claim 1.
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