WO2018193861A1 - Liquid crystal display device - Google Patents

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WO2018193861A1
WO2018193861A1 PCT/JP2018/014542 JP2018014542W WO2018193861A1 WO 2018193861 A1 WO2018193861 A1 WO 2018193861A1 JP 2018014542 W JP2018014542 W JP 2018014542W WO 2018193861 A1 WO2018193861 A1 WO 2018193861A1
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平田　真一
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  • the present invention relates to a so-called n-type liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy ( ⁇ ) and a liquid crystal display device using the same.
  • a liquid crystal display element using a composition in which ⁇ has a negative value is widely used for liquid crystal TVs and the like, and in recent years, extremely high characteristics are required for the composition used for these applications. Specifically, high brightness, high viewing angle characteristics, and high resolution are required while supporting high-speed response, low power consumption, long-term and short-term reliability, and a wide liquid crystal phase temperature range that support video display. ing. For this reason, the liquid crystal composition (Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3) that has been used in the past is also required to be optimized for the liquid crystal compound and the content of the liquid crystal composition according to the required characteristics. It has become. In addition, display defects such as image sticking hardly occur, drop marks at the time of manufacture hardly occur, and there is a demand for stable dischargeability of the composition in the ODF process, and these must be dealt with.
  • the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an n-type liquid crystal composition having improved viewing angle characteristics while satisfying various characteristics required for a so-called n-type liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy ( ⁇ ).
  • ⁇ dielectric anisotropy
  • the present inventor has studied the various liquid crystal compounds and various chemical substances, found that the problems can be solved by selecting and adjusting the content thereof, and completed the present invention. .
  • the present invention relates to one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (i), one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (ii), and general formulas
  • the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 3% or more, and the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (ii) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 3% or more.
  • the total content of the compound represented by general formula (i) relative to the total amount of the compound represented by general formula (i), the compound represented by general formula (ii) and the compound represented by general formula (L) A liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy in an amount of 20% or more is provided, and a liquid crystal display device using the same is also provided.
  • R i1 and R ii1 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms
  • R i2 and R ii2 each independently represent a methyl group or a methoxy group
  • R Nd11 , R Nd12 , R N11 , R N12 , R L1 and R L2 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more adjacent ones in the alkyl group
  • Each —CH 2 — may be independently substituted by —CH ⁇ CH—, —C ⁇ C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—
  • n Nd11 represents 1, 2 or 3
  • n N11 and n N12 represent 0, 1, 2 or 3
  • n N11 + n N12 represents 1, 2 or 3
  • n L1 represents 0, 1, 2 or 3 3
  • a N11 , A N12 , A L1 , A L2 and A L3 are each independently (a)
  • the group (a), the group (b) and the group (c) may be each independently substituted with a cyano group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom
  • Z N11 , Z N12 , Z L1 and Z L2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, — Represents OCO—, —OCF 2 —, —CF 2 O—, —CH ⁇ N—N ⁇ CH—, —CH ⁇ CH—, —CF ⁇ CF— or —C ⁇ C—,
  • a N11 , A N12 , A L1 , A L2 and / or A L3 are present, they may be the same or different, and Z N11 , Z N12 , Z L1 and / or Z L2 may be When there are a plurality of them, they may be the same or different, but the compound represented
  • the so-called n-type liquid crystal composition having a negative ⁇ of the present invention satisfies various characteristics required for the n-type liquid crystal composition, has improved viewing angle characteristics, and has excellent display characteristics.
  • the liquid crystal display element of the present invention is useful for display elements such as liquid crystal TVs and monitors.
  • the present invention relates to a specific n-type liquid crystal composition and a liquid crystal display device using the same.
  • a specific n-type liquid crystal composition and a liquid crystal display device using the same.
  • composition of the present invention comprises one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (i), one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (ii) One or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (N-1d), one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (N-1), 1 type, or 2 or more types of compounds chosen from the compound represented by Formula (L) are contained.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (i) corresponds to a dielectrically neutral compound ( ⁇ is ⁇ 2 to 2).
  • Only one type of compound represented by the general formula (i) may be used, or two or more types may be used. From the viewpoint of easy procurement, it is preferable to use only one kind.
  • R i1 is preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, or a pentyl group, preferably an ethyl group or a propyl group, and more preferably a propyl group.
  • R i2 is preferably a methoxy group.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (i) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5%, 7%, 9%, 10% %, 12%, and 13%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 27%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 19%, 18%, and 17%.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (i-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5%, 7%, 9% 10%, 12%, and 13%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 27%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 19%, 18%, and 17%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (ii) corresponds to a dielectrically neutral compound ( ⁇ is ⁇ 2 to 2).
  • Rii1 is preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a pentyl group, preferably an ethyl group or a propyl group, and more preferably a propyl group.
  • R ii2 is preferably a methyl group.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (ii) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 9 %.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 16%, and 14%.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (ii-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5%, 7%, 9% 10%, 12%, and 13%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 27%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 19%, 18%, and 17%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (i) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii) preferably use a large amount of the compound represented by the general formula (i), and are represented by the general formula (i). It is preferable to increase the compound content by 2%.
  • the preferred lower limit of the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 15%, 18%, and 20%. 22% and 24%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 40%, 37%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28%.
  • a preferable lower limit of the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (i-4) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 15% and 18%, 20%, 22% and 24%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 40%, 37%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1d) corresponds to a dielectrically negative compound (the sign of ⁇ is negative and the absolute value is greater than 2).
  • R Nd11 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
  • An oxy group is preferable, and an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkenyloxy group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is preferable.
  • an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is more preferable, an alkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms is more preferable, and an alkenyl group having 3 carbon atoms.
  • a group (propenyl group) is particularly preferred.
  • a straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a straight-chain alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a straight-chain alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferable.
  • the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, if present, is preferably 5 or less, and is preferably linear.
  • ethyl group and propyl group are particularly preferred.
  • R Nd12 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or an alkenyloxy group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
  • An alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyloxy group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is preferable, and an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or An alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is more preferable, an alkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms is more preferable, and an alkenyl group having 3 carbon atoms (propenyl group) is particularly preferable. .
  • a straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a straight-chain alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a straight-chain alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferable.
  • the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, if present, is preferably 5 or less, and is preferably linear.
  • n Nd11 is preferably 1 or 2, and preferably contains both a compound in which n Nd11 is 1 and a compound in which n Nd11 is 2.
  • Nd11 One compound or two compounds of Nd11 can be used. From the viewpoint of improving the nematic phase lower limit temperature, two compounds are preferable. When two compounds are used, R Nd11 is used. The same substituent is preferred.
  • n Nd11 is 1 or 2 compounds, but from the viewpoint of improving the nematic phase lower limit temperature, it is preferable to use 2 compounds, and when using 2 compounds, R Nd12 is used. The same substituent is preferred.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1d) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (N-1-10) or a compound represented by the general formula (N-1-11). .
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-10) is the following compound.
  • R N1101 and R N1102 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
  • R N1101 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group, a vinyl group or a 1-propenyl group.
  • R N1102 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-10) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-10) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-10) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-10.1) to the formula (N-1-10.21). It is preferable that they are represented by formulas (N-1-10.1) to (N-1-10.5), formula (N-1-10.20) and formula (N-1-10.21).
  • the compound is preferably a compound of formula (N-1-10.1), formula (N-1-10.2), formula (N-1-10.20) and formula (N-1-10.21).
  • a compound represented by formula (N-1-10.1) and a compound represented by formula (N-1-10.2) is preferred, and a compound represented by formula (N-1-10.1) is preferred. Are preferred.
  • the compounds represented by formula (N-1-10.1), formula (N-1-10.2), formula (N-1-10.20) and formula (N-1-10.21) are singly Can be used in combination or can be used in combination, but the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-11) is the following compound.
  • R N1111 and R N1112 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
  • R N1111 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group, a vinyl group or a 1-propenyl group.
  • R N1112 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group or a butoxy group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-11) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-11) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-11) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-11.1) to the formula (N-1-11.15).
  • it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-11.1) to (N-1-11.15), and is preferably a compound represented by the formula (N-1-11.2) or the formula (N-- The compound represented by 1-11.4) is preferable.
  • the compounds represented by the formula (N-1-11.2) and the formula (N-1-11.4) can be used alone or in combination.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount is 3%, 5%, 8%, 10%, 13%, and 15%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) corresponds to a dielectrically negative compound (the sign of ⁇ is negative and the absolute value is greater than 2).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) is preferably a compound having a negative ⁇ and an absolute value larger than 3.
  • R N11 and R N12 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or An alkenyloxy group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms is preferable, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
  • alkenyloxy group is preferred, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is more preferred, and an alkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms is further preferred.
  • An alkenyl group having 3 carbon atoms (propenyl group) is particularly preferable.
  • the ring structure to which it is bonded is a phenyl group (aromatic)
  • An alkenyl group having 4 to 5 atoms is preferable
  • the ring structure to which the alkenyl group is bonded is a saturated ring structure such as cyclohexane, pyran and dioxane
  • a straight-chain alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a straight-chain alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferred.
  • the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, if present is preferably 5 or less, and is preferably linear.
  • the alkenyl group is preferably selected from groups represented by any of the formulas (R1) to (R5). (The black dots in each formula represent carbon atoms in the ring structure.)
  • an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms such as a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, and a propoxy group.
  • a N11 and A N12 are preferably aromatic when it is required to independently increase ⁇ n, and are preferably aliphatic for improving the response speed, and trans-1,4 -Cyclohexylene group, 1,4-phenylene group, 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 3-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 3,5-difluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 2, 3-difluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 1,4-cyclohexenylene group, 1,4-bicyclo [2.2.2] octylene group, piperidine-1,4-diyl group, naphthalene-2,6- It preferably represents a diyl group, decahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group or 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group, and more preferably represents the following structure:
  • a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-cyclohexenylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group is preferred, and a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group is more preferred.
  • Z N11 and Z N12 are each independently -CH 2 O -, - CF 2 O -, - CH 2 CH 2 -, - CF 2 CF 2 - or preferably a single bond, -CH 2 O-, —CH 2 CH 2 — or a single bond is more preferable, and —CH 2 O— or a single bond is particularly preferable.
  • n N11 + n N12 is preferably 1 or 2, a combination in which n N11 is 1 and n N12 is 0, a combination in which n N11 is 2 and n N12 is 0, n N11 is 1 and n N12 is 1 A certain combination is preferred in which n N11 is 2 and n N12 is 1.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 10%, 20%, 30% Yes, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, 25%, 20% It is.
  • the lower limit value of the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (N-1d) and the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%. Yes, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75% Yes, 80%.
  • the upper limit of the preferred content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, 25%, 20% It is.
  • the above lower limit value is preferably low and the upper limit value is preferably low. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention keeps Tni high and a composition having good temperature stability is required, the above lower limit value is preferably low and the upper limit value is preferably low. When it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable that the above lower limit value is increased and the upper limit value is high.
  • Examples of the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) include compounds represented by the following general formulas (N-1a) to (N-1g).
  • R N11 and R N12 represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in formula (N-1), n Na11 represents 0 or 1, n Nb11 represents 1 or 2, and n Nc11 represents Represents 0 or 1, n Ne11 represents 1 or 2, n Nf11 represents 1 or 2, n Ng11 represents 1 or 2, A Ne11 represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or 1,4 Represents a phenylene group, and A Ng11 represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-cyclohexenylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group, at least one of which is a 1,4-cyclohexenylene group Z Ne 11 represents a single bond or ethylene, but at least one represents ethylene.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formulas (N-1-1) to (N-1-21). preferable.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-1) is the following compound.
  • R N111 and R N112 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
  • R N111 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, preferably a propyl group, a pentyl group or a vinyl group.
  • RN112 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group or a butoxy group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-1) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, 35%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 40%, 38%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 6% %, 5%, 3%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-1) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-1.1) to the formula (N-1-1.23).
  • it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-1.1) to (N-1-1.4), and the formula (N-1-1.1) and the formula (N
  • the compound represented by -1-1.3) is preferable.
  • the compounds represented by formulas (N-1-1.1) to (N-1-1.22) can be used alone or in combination.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17%, 20%, 23% 25% 27% 30% 33% 35%
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 40%, 38%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 6% %, 5%, 3%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-2) is the following compound.
  • R N121 and R N122 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
  • RN121 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group or a pentyl group.
  • RN122 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and includes a methyl group, a propyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, or a propoxy group. preferable.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-2) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 7%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, 35%, 37% 40% and 42%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 48%, 45%, 43%, 40%, 38%, and 35% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% %, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-2) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-2.1) to the formula (N-1-2.22). It is preferable that the formula (N-1-2.3) to the formula (N-1-2.7), the formula (N-1-2.10), the formula (N-1-2.11), the formula A compound represented by formula (N-1-2.13) and formula (N-1-2.20) is preferred.
  • formula (N-1-2.3) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (N-1-2.7) from when emphasizing improvements in T NI formula (N-1-2.10), formula (N-1-2.11) And a compound represented by the formula (N-1-2.13), and when emphasizing improvement in response speed, the compound represented by the formula (N-1-2.20) Is preferred.
  • the compounds represented by formula (N-1-2.1) to formula (N-1-2.22) can be used alone or in combination.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount of is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17%, 20%, 23 %, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, and 35%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 40%, 38%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 6% %, 5%, 3%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-3) is the following compound.
  • R N131 and R N132 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
  • R N131 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
  • R N132 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 3 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably a 1-propenyl group, an ethoxy group, a propoxy group or a butoxy group. .
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-3) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-3) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-3.1) to the formula (N-1-3.21). It is preferably a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-3.1) to (N-1-3.7) and the formula (N-1-3.21). -1-3.1), formula (N-1-3.2), formula (N-1-3.3), formula (N-1-3.4) and formula (N-1-3.6) ) Is preferred.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-4) is the following compound.
  • R N141 and R N142 each independently represents the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in the general formula (N).
  • R N141 and R N142 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms carbon atoms 4-5 preferably a methyl group, a propyl group, an ethoxy Group or butoxy group is preferred.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-4) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5%, 7%, 10% 13%, 15%, 17%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, 13%, 11%, 10%, and 8%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-4) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-4.1) to the formula (N-1-4.14).
  • it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-4.1) to (N-1-4.4), and the formula (N-1-4.1) and the formula (N -1-4.2) and compounds represented by formula (N-1-4.4) are preferred.
  • the compounds represented by the formulas (N-1-4.1) to (N-1-4.14) can be used alone or in combination, but the compounds of the present invention
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount is 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17% And 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, 13%, 11%, 10%, and 8%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-5) is the following compound.
  • R N151 and R N152 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
  • R N151 and R N152 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, or a butyl group. Is preferred.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-5) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 8%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, and 20% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 18%, 15% and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-5) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-5.1) to the formula (N-1-5.6). It is preferable that the compound represented by formula (N-1-5.1), formula (N-1-5.2) and formula (N-1-5.4) is preferable.
  • the compounds represented by formula (N-1-5.1), formula (N-1-5.2) and formula (N-1-5.4) may be used alone or in combination.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, and 20% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 18%, 15% and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-12) is the following compound.
  • R N1121 and R N1122 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
  • RN1121 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
  • RN1122 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-12) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-12) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-13) is the following compound.
  • R N1131 and R N1132 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
  • R N1131 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
  • R N1132 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-13) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-13) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-14) is the following compound.
  • R N1141 and R N1142 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in formula (N).
  • R N1141 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
  • R N1142 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-14) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-14) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-15) is the following compound.
  • R N1151 and R N1152 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
  • RN1151 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
  • R N1152 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-15) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-15) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-16) is the following compound.
  • R N1161 and R N1162 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
  • R N1161 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
  • R N1162 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-16) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-16) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-17) is the following compound.
  • R N1171 and R N1172 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N)).
  • RN1171 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
  • R N1172 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-17) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-17) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-18) is the following compound.
  • R N1181 and R N1182 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N)).
  • RN1181 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, preferably a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
  • R N1182 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-18) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-18) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-18) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-18.1) to the formula (N-1-18.5).
  • it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-18.1. 1) to (N-1-11.3), and is preferably a compound represented by the formula (N-1-18.2) or the formula (N- The compound represented by 1-18.3) is preferred.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-20) is the following compound.
  • R N1201 and R N1202 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in formula (N)).
  • R N1201 and R N1202 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-20) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-20) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-21) is the following compound.
  • R N1211 and R N1212 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).
  • R N1211 and R N1212 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-21) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-21) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-22) is the following compound.
  • R N1221 and R N1222 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N)).
  • R N1221 and R N1222 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, or a butyl group.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-22) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-21) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17% and 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, 13%, 10%, 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-22) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-22.1) to the formula (N-1-22.12).
  • it is a compound represented by formulas (N-1-22.1) to (N-1-22.5), and preferably represented by formulas (N-1-22.1) to (N- The compound represented by 1-22.4) is preferred.
  • the liquid crystal composition of the present invention preferably contains one or more compounds represented by the general formula (L).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L) corresponds to a dielectrically neutral compound ( ⁇ value is ⁇ 2 to 2).
  • the compounds represented by the general formula (L) may be used alone or in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types, three types, four types, five types, six types, seven types, eight types, nine types, 10 types, More than types.
  • the content of the compound represented by the general formula (L) is low-temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, dripping marks, image sticking, It is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L) is a so-called nonpolar compound in which ⁇ is around 0. Therefore, the number of polar groups such as halogen atoms in the molecule is preferably 2 or less, preferably 1 or less, and 1 for improving the solubility with other liquid crystal compounds. It is preferable that it is not substituted when paying attention to viscosity.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the general formula (L) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, and 25%.
  • the lower limit of the preferred content is 1%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65% 70%, 75%, 80%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, and 25%.
  • the above lower limit value is preferably high and the upper limit value is preferably high. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention maintains a high Tni and requires a composition having good temperature stability, the above lower limit value is preferably high and the upper limit value is preferably high. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable that the above lower limit value is lowered and the upper limit value is low.
  • R L1 and R L2 are preferably both alkyl groups, and when importance is placed on reducing the volatility of the compound, it is preferably an alkoxy group, and importance is placed on viscosity reduction. In this case, at least one is preferably an alkenyl group.
  • the number of halogen atoms present in the molecule is preferably 0, 1, 2 or 3, preferably 0 or 1, and 1 is preferred when importance is attached to compatibility with other liquid crystal molecules.
  • R L1 and R L2 are each a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a linear alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms when the ring structure to which R L1 is bonded is a phenyl group (aromatic).
  • a phenyl group aromatic
  • Alkyl groups, linear alkoxy groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and linear alkenyl groups having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferred.
  • the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, if present, is preferably 5 or less, and is preferably linear.
  • the alkenyl group is preferably selected from groups represented by any of the formulas (R1) to (R5). (The black dots in each formula represent carbon atoms in the ring structure.)
  • n L1 is preferably 0 when importance is attached to the response speed, 2 or 3 is preferred for improving the upper limit temperature of the nematic phase, and 1 is preferred for balancing these. In order to satisfy the properties required for the composition, it is preferable to combine compounds having different values.
  • a L1 , A L2, and A L3 are preferably aromatic when it is required to increase ⁇ n, and are preferably aliphatic for improving the response speed, and are each independently trans- 1,4-cyclohexylene group, 1,4-phenylene group, 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 3-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group, 3,5-difluoro-1,4-phenylene group 1,4-cyclohexenylene group, 1,4-bicyclo [2.2.2] octylene group, piperidine-1,4-diyl group, naphthalene-2,6-diyl group, decahydronaphthalene-2,6 -It preferably represents a diyl group or a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group, and more preferably represents the following structure:
  • it represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group.
  • Z L1 and Z L2 are preferably single bonds when the response speed is important.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L) preferably has 0 or 1 halogen atom in the molecule.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formulas (L-1) to (L-7).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is the following compound.
  • R L11 and R L12 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in the general formula (L).
  • R L11 and R L12 are preferably a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and a linear alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. .
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 10% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 40%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 25% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention.
  • the above lower limit value is preferably high and the upper limit value is preferably high. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention requires a high Tni and a composition having good temperature stability, it is preferable that the lower limit value is moderate and the upper limit value is moderate. When it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable that the lower limit value is low and the upper limit value is low. To improve the viewing angle characteristics, it is not preferable to increase the upper limit value.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (L-1-1).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1-1) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (L-1-1.1) to the formula (L-1-1.3). And is preferably a compound represented by formula (L-1-1.2) or formula (L-1-1.3), and particularly represented by formula (L-1-1.3). It is preferable that it is a compound.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-1.3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 10%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, and 6% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 5%, 3%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (L-1-2).
  • R L12 represents the same meaning as in general formula (L-1).
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 15% 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 35%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 42%, 40%, and 38% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 35%, 33%, and 30%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1-2) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (L-1-2.1) to the formula (L-1-2.4).
  • it is a compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2) to the formula (L-1-2.4).
  • the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2) is preferable because the response speed of the composition of the present invention is particularly improved.
  • it is preferable to use a compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.3) or the formula (L-1-2.4).
  • the content of the compounds represented by formula (L-1-2.3) and formula (L-1-2.4) is not preferably 30% or more in order to improve the solubility at low temperatures.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, 35%, 38%, and 40%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 43%, 40%, and 38% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 35%, 32%, 30%, 27%, 25%, and 22%.
  • the lower limit of the preferable total content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-1.3) and the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention The values are 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 35% and 40%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 43%, 40%, and 38% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 35%, 32%, 30%, 27%, 25%, and 22%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (L-1-3).
  • R L13 and R L14 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
  • R L13 and R L14 are preferably a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and a linear alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. .
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 30%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 40%, 37%, and 35% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 33%, 30%, 27%, 25%, 23%, 23%, 20%, 17%, 15%, 13%, 10% %.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1-3) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (L-1-3.1) to the formula (L-1-3.12).
  • the compound represented by the formula (L-1-3.1) is preferable because the response speed of the composition of the present invention is particularly improved. Further, when obtaining Tni higher than the response speed, the equation (L-1-3.3), the equation (L-1-3.4), the equation (L-1-3.11), and the equation (L ⁇ It is preferable to use a compound represented by 1-3.12). Sum of compounds represented by formula (L-1-3.3), formula (L-1-3.4), formula (L-1-3.11) and formula (L-1-3.12) The content of is not preferably 20% or more in order to improve the solubility at low temperatures.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-3.1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 17%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 7% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. % And 6%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (L-1-4) and / or (L-1-5).
  • R L15 and R L16 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
  • R L15 and R L16 are preferably a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and a linear alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. .
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 25%, 23%, 20%, 17%, 15%, 13%, and 10% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 25%, 23%, 20%, 17%, 15%, 13%, and 10% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %.
  • the compounds represented by the general formulas (L-1-4) and (L-1-5) are represented by the formulas (L-1-4.1) to (L-1-5.3).
  • a compound represented by the formula (L-1-4.2) or the formula (L-1-5.2) is preferable.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-4.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 17%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, and 7% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. % And 6%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (L-1-6).
  • R L17 and R L18 each independently represent a methyl group or a hydrogen atom.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-6) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 15% 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 35%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 42%, 40%, and 38% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 35%, 33%, and 30%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1-6) is a compound selected from the compound group represented by the formula (L-1-6.1) to the formula (L-1-6.3). Preferably there is.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-2) is the following compound.
  • R L21 and R L22 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in the general formula (L).
  • R L21 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms
  • R L22 is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or a carbon atom.
  • An alkoxy group of 1 to 4 is preferable.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-1) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7% and 10%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, and 6% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 5%, 3%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-2) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (L-2.1) to (L-2.6).
  • a compound represented by formula (L-2.1), formula (L-2.3), formula (L-2.4) and formula (L-2.6) is preferred.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-3) is the following compound.
  • R L31 and R L32 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in General Formula (L).
  • R L31 and R L32 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-3) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7% and 10%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, and 6% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 5%, 3%.
  • the effect is high when the content is set to be large.
  • the effect is high when the content is set low.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-3) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (L-3.3) or the formula (L-3.4).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-4) is the following compound.
  • R L41 and R L42 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in General Formula (L).
  • R L41 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms
  • R L42 is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or a carbon atom.
  • An alkoxy group of 1 to 4 is preferable.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-4) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the content of the compound represented by the general formula (L-4) is low-temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, dripping marks, It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7%, 10%, 14%, 16%, 20%, 23%, 26%, 30%, 35%, 40% .
  • the upper limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 50%, 40%, 35%, and 30%. 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%.
  • the compound represented by general formula (L-4) is preferably a compound represented by formula (L-4.1) to formula (L-4.3), for example.
  • the formula (L-4.2) Even if it contains a compound represented by formula (L-4.1), it contains both a compound represented by formula (L-4.1) and a compound represented by formula (L-4.2). Or all of the compounds represented by formulas (L-4.1) to (L-4.3) may be included.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by formula (L-4.1) or formula (L-4.2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, Yes, 7%, 9%, 11%, 12%, 13%, 18%, 21%, and the preferred upper limit is 45, 40% , 35%, 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8% .
  • the amount of both compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is The lower limit of the preferred content is 15%, 19%, 24%, and 30%, and the preferred upper limit is 45, 40%, 35%, and 30%. Yes, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-4) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (L-4.4) to the formula (L-4.6). It is preferable that it is a compound represented by this.
  • the formula (L -4.5) contains both the compound represented by formula (L-4.4) and the compound represented by formula (L-4.5). May be.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-4.4) or the formula (L-4.5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, Yes, 7%, 9%, 11%, 12%, 13%, 18%, 21%.
  • Preferred upper limit values are 45, 40%, 35%, 30%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13% %, 10%, and 8%.
  • the amount of both compounds relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is The lower limit of the preferred content is 15%, 19%, 24%, and 30%, and the preferred upper limit is 45, 40%, 35%, and 30%. Yes, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-4) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-4.7) to the formula (L-4.10), and particularly the formula (L-4.
  • the compound represented by 9) is preferred.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) is the following compound.
  • R L51 and R L52 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in the general formula (L).
  • R L51 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms
  • R L52 is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or a carbon atom.
  • An alkoxy group of 1 to 4 is preferable.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the content of the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence index, process suitability, dripping marks, It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7%, 10%, 14%, 16%, 20%, 23%, 26%, 30%, 35%, 40% .
  • the upper limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 50%, 40%, 35%, and 30%. , 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) is represented by the formula (L-5.1) or the formula (L-5.2).
  • the compound represented by formula (L-5.1) is particularly desirable.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, and 7%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content of these compounds is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, and 9%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-5.3) or the formula (L-5.4).
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, and 7%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content of these compounds is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, and 9%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-5) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (L-5.5) to (L-5.7).
  • the compound represented by L-5.7) is preferred.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, and 7%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content of these compounds is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, and 9%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-6) is the following compound.
  • R L61 and R L62 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in the general formula (L), and X L61 and X L62 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom.
  • R L61 and R L62 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and one of X L61 and X L62 is a fluorine atom and the other is a hydrogen atom. Is preferred.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-6) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-6) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7%, 10%, 14%, 16%, 20%, 23%, 26%, 30%, 35%, 40% .
  • the upper limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-6) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 50%, 40%, 35%, and 30%. 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-6) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-6.1) to the formula (L-6.9).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-6) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (L-6.10) to the formula (L-6.17).
  • a compound represented by L-6.11) is preferable.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, and 7%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content of these compounds is 20%, 15%, 13%, 10%, and 9%.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is the following compound.
  • R L71 and R L72 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in Formula (L), A L71 and A L72 is A L2 and in the general formula (L) independently A L3 represents the same meaning, but the hydrogen atoms on A L71 and A L72 may be each independently substituted with a fluorine atom, Z L71 represents the same meaning as Z L2 in formula (L), X L71 and X L72 each independently represent a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom.
  • R L71 and R L72 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and
  • a L71 and A L72 Are each independently preferably a 1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group, the hydrogen atoms on A L71 and A L72 may be each independently substituted with a fluorine atom, and
  • the kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, and four kinds.
  • the content of the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence index, process suitability, dripping marks, It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
  • the lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-7) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5% 7%, 10%, 14%, 16%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-7) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 30%, 25%, 23%, and 20%. 18%, 15%, 10%, 5%.
  • the content of the compound represented by formula (L-7) is preferably increased, and when an embodiment with low viscosity is desired, the content is It is preferable to reduce the amount.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-7.1) to the formula (L-7.4), and the formula (L-7. It is preferable that it is a compound represented by 2).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-7.11) to the formula (L-7.13). It is preferable that it is a compound represented by 11).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is a compound represented by the formula (L-7.21) to the formula (L-7.23).
  • a compound represented by formula (L-7.21) is preferable.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-7.31) to the formula (L-7.34), and the formula (L-7. 31) or / and a compound represented by the formula (L-7.32).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-7.41) to the formula (L-7.44), and the formula (L-7. 41) or / and a compound represented by formula (L-7.42).
  • the compound represented by the general formula (L-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-7.51) to the formula (L-7.53).
  • the lower limit of the total preferable content is 80%, 85%, 88%, 90%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 100%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 100%, 99%, 98%, and 95%.
  • a conventional composition uses a combination of a compound having a bicyclohexane skeleton represented by formula (L-1-3.1) and a compound having a biphenyl skeleton represented by formula (ii-3).
  • the composition of the present application uses the compounds represented by the general formulas (i) and (ii), and further represented by the general formula (N-1d), the general formula (N-1), and the general formula (L).
  • the compounds represented by formulas (i) and (ii) are contained in predetermined amounts, respectively, and further so-called neutral compounds (compounds represented by formula (i), formula (ii)
  • the problem of the present application is solved by adjusting the content of the compound represented by the general formulas (i) and (ii) in the compound represented by the formula (L) and the compound represented by the general formula (L). .
  • the lower limit of the total preferable content of the compounds represented by the general formula (i), the general formula (ii) and the general formula (L-4.4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 8% 10%, 13%, 15%, 20%.
  • the upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 45%, 43%, 40%, 38%, and 35%.
  • General formula (i) and general formula (ii) in neutral compounds compound represented by general formula (i), compound represented by general formula (ii) and compound represented by general formula (L)
  • the lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by formula (L-4.4) is 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 38% , 40%, 42%, and 45%.
  • the preferred upper limit is 70%, 65%, 63%, 60%, 58%, 56%, and 55%.
  • the combination of neutral compounds may be a combination of compounds represented by the general formulas (i), (ii), (L-1), (L-4) and (L-5). preferable.
  • the upper limit of the preferable total content of the compound having an alkenyl group relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, and 13%. Yes, 10%, 8%, 5%, 3%, 2%, 1%, and preferably not substantially contained.
  • the inclusion of a compound having an alkenyl group is effective for improving the response speed, but a smaller content is preferable from the viewpoint of reliability and wavelength dispersion of ⁇ n.
  • the upper limit of the preferable total content of the compound represented by formula (N-1d) and the compound represented by formula (N-1) having an alkenyl group with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention The values are 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 5%, 3%, 2%, 1% It is preferable that it does not contain substantially.
  • the inclusion of a compound having an alkenyl group is effective for improving the response speed, but a smaller content is preferable from the viewpoint of reliability and wavelength dispersion of ⁇ n.
  • composition of the present invention preferably does not contain a compound having a structure in which oxygen atoms such as a peracid (—CO—OO—) structure are bonded in the molecule.
  • the content of the compound having a carbonyl group is preferably 5% or less, more preferably 3% or less with respect to the total mass of the composition. Preferably, it is more preferably 1% or less, and most preferably not substantially contained.
  • the content of the compound substituted with chlorine atoms is preferably 15% or less, preferably 10% or less, based on the total mass of the composition. % Or less, preferably 5% or less, more preferably 3% or less, and still more preferably substantially not contained.
  • the content of a compound in which all the ring structures in the molecule are 6-membered rings is 80 % Or more, more preferably 90% or more, still more preferably 95% or more, and the composition is composed only of a compound in which all of the ring structures in the molecule are all 6-membered rings. Most preferably.
  • the content of the compound whose side chain is an alkyl group and an alkoxy group is preferably 85% or more, preferably 87% or more, preferably 90% or more, preferably 93% or more, and 95% or more with respect to the total mass of the composition. It is preferably 98% or more, and more preferably substantially 100%.
  • substantially 100% means 100% excluding polymerizable compounds, stabilizers and additionally contaminated impurities.
  • the content of the compound having a cyclohexenylene group as a ring structure, and the content of the compound having a cyclohexenylene group as the total mass of the composition is preferably 10% or less, preferably 8% or less, more preferably 5% or less, preferably 3% or less, and still more preferably not contained.
  • the content of a compound having a 2-methylbenzene-1,4-diyl group in the molecule, in which a hydrogen atom may be substituted with a halogen may be reduced.
  • the content of the compound having a 2-methylbenzene-1,4-diyl group in the molecule is preferably 10% or less, more preferably 8% or less, based on the total mass of the composition. It is more preferably 5% or less, further preferably 3% or less, and still more preferably substantially not contained.
  • substantially not contained in the present application means that it is not contained except for an unintentionally contained product.
  • the alkenyl group when the compound contained in the composition of the first embodiment of the present invention has an alkenyl group as a side chain, when the alkenyl group is bonded to cyclohexane, the alkenyl group has 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
  • the alkenyl group is bonded to benzene, the number of carbon atoms of the alkenyl group is preferably 4 to 5, and the unsaturated bond of the alkenyl group and benzene are directly bonded. Preferably not.
  • the average elastic constant (K AVG ) of the liquid crystal composition used in the present invention is preferably 10 to 25, and the lower limit thereof is preferably 10, preferably 10.5, preferably 11 and preferably 11.5.
  • 12 is preferable, 12.3 is preferable, 12.5 is preferable, 12.8 is preferable, 13 is preferable, 13.3 is preferable, 13.5 is preferable, 13.8 is preferable, 14 is preferable, 14 .3 is preferred, 14.5 is preferred, 14.8 is preferred, 15 is preferred, 15.3 is preferred, 15.5 is preferred, 15.8 is preferred, 16 is preferred, 16.3 is preferred, 16 .5, 16.8 is preferable, 17 is preferable, 17.3 is preferable, 17.5 is preferable, 17.8 is preferable, and 18 is preferable.
  • 25 is preferable, 24.5 is preferable, 24 is preferable, 23.5 is preferable, 23 is preferable, 22.8 is preferable, 22.5 is preferable, 22.3 is preferable, 22 is preferable, and 21.8 is 21.5 is preferred, 21.3 is preferred, 21 is preferred, 20.8 is preferred, 20.5 is preferred, 20.3 is preferred, 20 is preferred, 19.8 is preferred, 19.5 is preferred 19.3 is preferred, 19 is preferred, 18.8 is preferred, 18.5 is preferred, 18.3 is preferred, 18 is preferred, 17.8 is preferred, 17.5 is preferred, 17.3 is preferred 17 is preferable.
  • the value of K AVG should be set low. preferable. It is preferable to set a higher value of K AVG in the case of emphasizing improved response speed.
  • the composition of the present invention may contain a polymerizable compound in order to produce a liquid crystal display element such as a PS mode, a transverse electric field type PSA mode, or a transverse electric field type PSVA mode.
  • a polymerizable compound such as a PS mode, a transverse electric field type PSA mode, or a transverse electric field type PSVA mode.
  • the polymerizable compound that can be used include a photopolymerizable monomer that undergoes polymerization by energy rays such as light.
  • the structure has, for example, a liquid crystal skeleton in which a plurality of six-membered rings such as biphenyl derivatives and terphenyl derivatives are connected. Examples thereof include a polymerizable compound. More specifically, the general formula (XX)
  • Z 201 represents —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —CF 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CH 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 —, —CH ⁇ CH—COO—, —CH ⁇ CH—OCO—, —COO—CH ⁇ CH—, —OCO—CH ⁇ CH—, —COO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —OCO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —CH 2 CH 2 —COO—, —CH 2 CH 2 —, —OCO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —CH 2 CH 2 —COO—, —CH 2 CH 2 —OCO—, —COO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —OCO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —CH 2 CH 2 —COO—, —CH 2 CH 2 —OCO—, —COO—CH 2 CH 2 —, —OCO—CH 2 CH
  • X 201 and X 202 are each preferably a diacrylate derivative that represents a hydrogen atom, or a dimethacrylate derivative that has a methyl group, and a compound in which one represents a hydrogen atom and the other represents a methyl group.
  • diacrylate derivatives are the fastest, dimethacrylate derivatives are slow, asymmetric compounds are in the middle, and a preferred embodiment can be used depending on the application.
  • a dimethacrylate derivative is particularly preferable.
  • Sp 201 and Sp 202 each independently represent a single bond, an alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or —O— (CH 2 ) s —, but at least one of them is a single bond in a PSA display element.
  • a compound in which both represent a single bond or one in which one represents a single bond and the other represents an alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or —O— (CH 2 ) s — is preferable.
  • 1 to 4 alkyl groups are preferable, and s is preferably 1 to 4.
  • Z 201 represents —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —CF 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CH 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 — or a single bond
  • —COO—, —OCO— or a single bond is more preferred, and a single bond is particularly preferred.
  • M 201 represents a 1,4-phenylene group, a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a single bond in which any hydrogen atom may be substituted by a fluorine atom, but the 1,4-phenylene group or the single bond is preferable.
  • C represents a ring structure other than a single bond
  • Z 201 is preferably a linking group other than a single bond.
  • M 201 is a single bond
  • Z 201 is preferably a single bond.
  • the ring structure between Sp 201 and Sp 202 is specifically preferably the structure described below.
  • both ends shall be bonded to Sp 201 or Sp 202.
  • the polymerizable compounds containing these skeletons are optimal for PSA-type liquid crystal display elements because of the alignment regulating power after polymerization, and a good alignment state can be obtained, so that display unevenness is suppressed or does not occur at all.
  • general formula (XX-1) to general formula (XX-4) are particularly preferable, and among them, general formula (XX-2) is most preferable.
  • benzene may be substituted by a fluorine atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and / or an alkoxy group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms
  • Sp 20 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
  • the polymerization proceeds even when no polymerization initiator is present, but may contain a polymerization initiator in order to accelerate the polymerization.
  • the polymerization initiator include benzoin ethers, benzophenones, acetophenones, benzyl ketals, acylphosphine oxides, and the like.
  • composition in the present invention can further contain a compound represented by the general formula (Q).
  • RQ represents a straight-chain alkyl group or a branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, and one or more CH 2 groups in the alkyl group are —O—so that oxygen atoms are not directly adjacent to each other.
  • —, —CH ⁇ CH—, —CO—, —OCO—, —COO—, —C ⁇ C—, —CF 2 O—, —OCF 2 — may be substituted.
  • MQ represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-phenylene group or a single bond, and a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group is preferred.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (Q) is preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (Qa) to general formula (Qd).
  • R Q1 is preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms
  • R Q2 is preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms
  • R Q3 is A straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a branched-chain alkyl group, a straight-chain alkoxy group or a branched-chain alkoxy group is preferred
  • L Q is preferably a straight-chain alkylene group or branched-chain alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
  • compounds represented by general formula (Qa) to general formula (Qd) compounds represented by general formula (Qc) and general formula (Qd) are more preferable.
  • the compound represented by the general formula (Q) preferably contains one or two kinds, more preferably contains 1 to 5 kinds, and the content thereof is from 0.001. It is preferably 1%, more preferably 0.001 to 0.1%, and particularly preferably 0.001 to 0.05%.
  • antioxidants or light stabilizers are preferred as antioxidants or light stabilizers that can be used in the present invention.
  • the composition of the present invention preferably contains one or more compounds represented by general formula (Q) or compounds selected from general formulas (III-1) to (III-38). It is further preferable to contain 5 types, and the content is preferably 0.001 to 1%, more preferably 0.001 to 0.1%, and particularly preferably 0.001 to 0.05%.
  • various parameters calculated from the physical property values of the liquid crystal composition are used as a method for expressing the characteristics of the liquid crystal display element. These include ⁇ 1 / K 33 , which governs the response speed, K 11 / K 33 , which governs the steepness of the electro-optic effect, and
  • the liquid crystal composition of the present invention has both a high-speed response, a low driving voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, a wide viewing angle, and a high transmittance. Therefore, ⁇ 1 / K 33 which is a parameter governing the response speed is 10. 0 mPa ⁇ s ⁇ pN ⁇ 1 or less is preferred, 9.8 mPa ⁇ s ⁇ pN ⁇ 1 or less is preferred, 9.5 mPa ⁇ s ⁇ pN ⁇ 1 or less is preferred, 9.2 mPa ⁇ s ⁇ pN ⁇ 1 or less is preferred, 9.0 mPa ⁇ s ⁇ pN ⁇ 1 or less is particularly preferable.
  • K 11 / K 33 which is a parameter governing the steepness of the electro-optic effect is preferably 1.20 or less, preferably 1.15 or less, preferably 1.10 or less, preferably 1.07 or less, and 1.05 or less. Is preferable, and 1.03 or less is particularly preferable.
  • the polymerizable compound contained therein is polymerized by ultraviolet irradiation to impart liquid crystal alignment ability, and the amount of transmitted light is controlled using the birefringence of the composition. Used for liquid crystal display elements.
  • the liquid crystal display device using the composition of the present invention is useful for achieving both high-speed response and suppression of display failure, and is particularly useful for a liquid crystal display device for active matrix driving.
  • VA mode, PSVA mode, PSA It can be applied to a mode, IPS mode or ECB mode liquid crystal display element.
  • the liquid crystal display element in the manufacturing process of the liquid crystal display element by the ODF method, it is necessary to drop an optimal liquid crystal injection amount according to the size of the liquid crystal display element.
  • the liquid crystal display element can be kept at a high yield because liquid crystal can be stably dropped over a long period of time with little influence on abrupt pressure change or impact in the apparatus.
  • small liquid crystal display elements that are frequently used in smartphones that have been popular recently are difficult to control the deviation from the optimal value within a certain range because the optimal liquid crystal injection amount is small.
  • a stable discharge amount of a liquid crystal material can be realized even in a small liquid crystal display element.
  • the measured characteristics are as follows.
  • T ni Nematic phase-isotropic liquid phase transition temperature (° C.)
  • ⁇ n Refractive index anisotropy at 293K
  • ⁇ Dielectric anisotropy at 293K
  • ⁇ 1 Rotational viscosity (mPa ⁇ s) at 293K
  • K 11 Elastic constant of expansion at 293K (pN)
  • K 33 Elastic constant of bending at 293K (pN)
  • Example 1 Example 1
  • LC-2 Example 2
  • LC-3 Example 3
  • LC-4 Example 4
  • LC-5 Example 5
  • LC Example 5
  • LC Example 6
  • a liquid crystal composition of ⁇ 6 Example 6 was prepared, and its physical properties were measured. The composition of the liquid crystal composition and the results of its physical property values are shown below.
  • LC-1 (Example 1), LC-2 (Example 2), LC-3 (Example 3), LC-4 (Example 4), LC-5 (Example 5) and LC-6 (Example)
  • ⁇ 1 / K 33 that is a parameter that governs the response speed is sufficiently small
  • K 11 / K 33 that is a parameter that governs the steepness of the electro-optic effect is sufficiently small and governs the driving voltage. It was found that the parameter
  • VA liquid crystal display element By injecting these liquid crystal compositions into a cell with ITO coated with a polyimide alignment film that induces homeotropic alignment with a cell gap of 3.0 ⁇ m, respectively, a vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display element is obtained. Obtained.
  • VA liquid crystal display elements were confirmed to exhibit high-speed response, low drive voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, wide viewing angle, and high transmittance.
  • the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is an excellent liquid crystal composition capable of satisfying all of high-speed response, low driving voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, wide viewing angle, and high transmittance.
  • LC-A Comparative Example 1
  • LC-B Comparative Example 2
  • LC-C Comparative Example 3
  • LC-D Comparative Example 4
  • LC-E Comparative Example 5
  • LC Liquid crystal compositions of -F Comparative Example 6
  • LC-G Comparative Example 7
  • LC-A (Comparative Example 1), LC-B (Comparative Example 2), LC-C (Comparative Example 3), LC-D (Comparative Example 4), LC-E (Comparative Example 5), LC-F (Comparative) Example 6) and LC-G (Comparative Example 7) are ⁇ 1 / K 33 , which is a parameter that governs the response speed, and K 11 / K, which is a parameter that governs the steepness of the electro-optic effect, as compared to the Example. 33 , it was found that either
  • a vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display element is obtained. Obtained.
  • the results of evaluating the electro-optical characteristics of the obtained vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display element are shown below.
  • ⁇ in the table below shows performance equal to or better than the liquid crystal display elements obtained in the examples, and ⁇ is significantly inferior to the liquid crystal display elements obtained in the examples. Indicates confirmed item.
  • VA liquid crystal display elements are inferior in response speed, drive voltage, low-temperature storage stability, viewing angle, transmittance, or a plurality thereof, compared with the display elements prepared in the examples. It was.
  • ⁇ Example 7 to Example 24> A polymerizable compound represented by XX-2, XX-2-F and XX-2-O1 is added as a polymerizable compound to the prepared liquid crystal compositions LC-1 to LC6, and a polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition is added.
  • the products MLC-1 to MLC-18 (Examples 7 to 24) were prepared.
  • the structure of the obtained polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition is shown below.
  • a vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display device By vertically injecting these polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal compositions into cells with ITO coated with a polyimide alignment film that induces homeotropic alignment with a cell gap of 3.0 ⁇ m, a vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display device Got.
  • the obtained VA liquid crystal display device was exposed to 10 J with a high-pressure mercury lamp having an intensity of 100 mW / cm ⁇ 2 (365 nm) while applying a rectangular wave of 10 V and 100 Hz.
  • a polymer-stabilized vertical alignment (PSVA) liquid crystal display element was obtained by 100 J exposure with the voltage cut. These PSVA liquid crystal display elements were confirmed to exhibit the same or higher characteristics as the vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display elements prepared in Examples 1 to 6.
  • the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is an excellent liquid crystal composition that can achieve all of high-speed response, low driving voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, wide viewing angle, and high transmittance even in a PSVA display element. It was.

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Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of: providing an n-type liquid crystal composition which has improved viewing angle characteristics while satisfying various properties required of so-called n-type liquid crystal compositions having negative dielectric anisotropy (Δε); and providing a liquid crystal display device using the n-type liquid crystal composition. Provided are: a liquid crystal composition having negative dielectric anisotropy, wherein the total content of a compound represented by general formula (i) is at least 3% with respect to the total amount of the composition, the total content of a compound represented by general formula (ii) is at least 3% with respect to the total amount of the composition, and the total content of the compound represented by general formula (i) is at least 20% with respect to the total amount of the compound represented by general formula (i), the compound represented by general formula (ii), and a compound represented by general formula (L); and a liquid crystal display device using the liquid crystal composition.

Description

液晶表示素子Liquid crystal display element
　本願発明は、誘電率異方性（Δε）が負のいわゆるｎ型液晶組成物と、これを用いた液晶表示素子に関する。 The present invention relates to a so-called n-type liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy (Δε) and a liquid crystal display device using the same.
　Δεが負の値を示す組成物を用いた液晶表示素子は、液晶ＴＶ等に広く用いられており、これら用途に使用される組成物には近年極めて高い特性が要求されている。具体的には、動画表示に対応した高速応答、低消費電力、長期・短期の信頼性及び広い液晶相温度範囲に対応しつつ、高輝度化、視野角特性の向上、高解像度化を求められている。このため液晶組成物にも、従来使用してきた液晶組成物（特許文献１、２、３）をそれら要求特性に合わせて、含有する液晶化合物の最適化及び含有量の最適化が求められるようになってきた。また、表示素子の焼き付きなどの表示不良が発生し難い、製造時の滴下痕が発生し難い、ＯＤＦ工程における組成物の安定した吐出性等の要求があり、これらにも対応しなければならない。 A liquid crystal display element using a composition in which Δε has a negative value is widely used for liquid crystal TVs and the like, and in recent years, extremely high characteristics are required for the composition used for these applications. Specifically, high brightness, high viewing angle characteristics, and high resolution are required while supporting high-speed response, low power consumption, long-term and short-term reliability, and a wide liquid crystal phase temperature range that support video display. ing. For this reason, the liquid crystal composition (Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3) that has been used in the past is also required to be optimized for the liquid crystal compound and the content of the liquid crystal composition according to the required characteristics. It has become. In addition, display defects such as image sticking hardly occur, drop marks at the time of manufacture hardly occur, and there is a demand for stable dischargeability of the composition in the ODF process, and these must be dealt with.
ＷＯ２０１６／０１７５６９号公報WO2016 / 017569 特開２０１６－０４０３６８号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-040368 特開２０１６－０３３１３２号公報JP 2016-033132 A
　本発明が解決しようとする課題は、誘電率異方性（Δε）が負のいわゆるｎ型液晶組成物に求められる諸特性を満たしつつ、視野角特性が改善したｎ型液晶組成物を提供し、あわせてこれを用いた液晶表示素子を提供することである。 The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an n-type liquid crystal composition having improved viewing angle characteristics while satisfying various characteristics required for a so-called n-type liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy (Δε). In addition, it is to provide a liquid crystal display element using the same.
　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、それらの選択及び含有量の調整を行うことにより、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 inventor has studied the various liquid crystal compounds and various chemical substances, found that the problems can be solved by selecting and adjusting the content thereof, and completed the present invention. .
　本発明は、一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物を含有し、
組成物全量に対する一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物の合計の含有量が３％以上であり、組成物全量に対する一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物の合計の含有量が３％以上であり、一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物、一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物及び一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物全量に対する一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物の合計の含有量が２０％以上である誘電率異方性が負の液晶組成物を提供し、あわせてこれを用いた液晶表示素子を提供する。 The present invention relates to one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (i), one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (ii), and general formulas One or more compounds selected from the compounds represented by (N-1d), one or more compounds selected from the compounds represented by formula (N-1), and the general formula (L ) Containing one or more compounds selected from the compounds represented by:
The total content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 3% or more, and the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (ii) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 3% or more. Yes, the total content of the compound represented by general formula (i) relative to the total amount of the compound represented by general formula (i), the compound represented by general formula (ii) and the compound represented by general formula (L) A liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy in an amount of 20% or more is provided, and a liquid crystal display device using the same is also provided.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000002
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000002
（式中、Ｒｉ１及びＲｉｉ１はそれぞれ独立して、炭素原子数１～５のアルキル基を表し、Ｒｉ２及びＲｉｉ２はそれぞれ独立して、メチル基又はメトキシ基を表し、
ＲＮｄ１１、ＲＮｄ１２、ＲＮ１１、ＲＮ１２、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－ＣＨ２－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、
ｎＮｄ１１は１、２又は３を表し、ｎＮ１１及びｎＮ１２は０、１、２又は３を表すが、ｎＮ１１＋ｎＮ１２は１、２又は３を表し、ｎＬ１は０、１、２又は３を表し、
　ＡＮ１１、ＡＮ１２、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－ＣＨ２－又は隣接していない２個以上の－ＣＨ２－は－Ｏ－に置き換えられてもよい。）及び
（ｂ）　１，４－フェニレン基（この基中に存在する１個の－ＣＨ＝又は隣接していない２個以上の－ＣＨ＝は－Ｎ＝に置き換えられてもよい。）
（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、
　ＺＮ１１、ＺＮ１２、ＺＬ１及びＺＬ２はそれぞれ独立して単結合、－ＣＨ２ＣＨ２－、－（ＣＨ２）４－、－ＯＣＨ２－、－ＣＨ２Ｏ－、－ＣＯＯ－、－ＯＣＯ－、－ＯＣＦ２－、－ＣＦ２Ｏ－、－ＣＨ＝Ｎ－Ｎ＝ＣＨ－、－ＣＨ＝ＣＨ－、－ＣＦ＝ＣＦ－又は－Ｃ≡Ｃ－を表し、
　ＡＮ１１、ＡＮ１２、ＡＬ１、ＡＬ２及び／又はＡＬ３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、ＺＮ１１、ＺＮ１２、ＺＬ１及び／又は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（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物は一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）で表される化合物を除き、一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物は、一般式（ｉ）、一般式（ｉｉ）、一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）及び一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物を除く。） (Wherein R i1 and R ii1 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R i2 and R ii2 each independently represent a methyl group or a methoxy group,
R Nd11 , R Nd12 , R N11 , R N12 , R L1 and R L2 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more adjacent ones in the alkyl group Each —CH 2 — may be independently substituted by —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—;
n Nd11 represents 1, 2 or 3; n N11 and n N12 represent 0, 1, 2 or 3; n N11 + n N12 represents 1, 2 or 3; n L1 represents 0, 1, 2 or 3 3
A N11 , A N12 , A L1 , A L2 and A L3 are each independently (a) a 1,4-cyclohexylene group (one —CH 2 — present in this group or two not adjacent to each other). The above -CH 2- may be replaced by -O-) and (b) 1,4-phenylene group (one -CH = present in this group or two or more non-adjacent groups) -CH = may be replaced by -N =.
(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 One —CH═ present in the 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group 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 N11 , Z N12 , Z L1 and Z L2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, — Represents OCO—, —OCF 2 —, —CF 2 O—, —CH═N—N═CH—, —CH═CH—, —CF═CF— or —C≡C—,
When a plurality of A N11 , A N12 , A L1 , A L2 and / or A L3 are present, they may be the same or different, and Z N11 , Z N12 , Z L1 and / or Z L2 may be When there are a plurality of them, they may be the same or different, but the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) is a compound represented by the general formula except for the compound represented by the general formula (N-1d). The compound represented by (L) excludes compounds represented by general formula (i), general formula (ii), general formula (N-1d) and general formula (N-1). )
　本発明のΔεが負のいわゆるｎ型液晶組成物はｎ型液晶組成物に求められる諸特性を満たしつつ、視野角特性が改善しており、優れた表示特性を有する。本発明の液晶表示素子は、液晶ＴＶ、モニター等の表示素子に有用である。 The so-called n-type liquid crystal composition having a negative Δε of the present invention satisfies various characteristics required for the n-type liquid crystal composition, has improved viewing angle characteristics, and has excellent display characteristics. The liquid crystal display element of the present invention is useful for display elements such as liquid crystal TVs and monitors.
　前述の通り、本願発明は、特定のｎ型液晶組成物及びそれを用いた液晶表示素子に関するものである。以下、まず、本発明における液晶組成物の実施の態様について説明する。 As described above, the present invention relates to a specific n-type liquid crystal composition and a liquid crystal display device using the same. Hereinafter, first, embodiments of the liquid crystal composition in the present invention will be described.
　本発明の組成物は、一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物を含有する。 The composition of the present invention comprises one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (i), one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (ii) One or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (N-1d), one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (N-1), 1 type, or 2 or more types of compounds chosen from the compound represented by Formula (L) are contained.
　一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物は誘電的に中性の化合物（Δεが－２から２である。）に該当する。 The compound represented by the general formula (i) corresponds to a dielectrically neutral compound (Δε is −2 to 2).
　一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物は、１種だけを用いてもよいが、２種以上を使用してもよい。調達の容易性からは１種のみを使用することが好ましい。 Only one type of compound represented by the general formula (i) may be used, or two or more types may be used. From the viewpoint of easy procurement, it is preferable to use only one kind.
　一般式（ｉ）において、Ｒｉ１はエチル基、プロピル基又はペンチル基が好ましく、エチル基又はプロピル基が好ましく、プロピル基が好ましい。Ｒｉ２はメトキシ基が好ましい。 In general formula (i), R i1 is preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, or a pentyl group, preferably an ethyl group or a propyl group, and more preferably a propyl group. R i2 is preferably a methoxy group.
　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、３％であり、５％であり、７％であり、９％であり、１０％であり、１２％であり、１３％である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、３０％であり、２７％であり、２５％であり、２３％であり、２０％であり、１９％であり、１８％であり、１７％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 3%, 5%, 7%, 9%, 10% %, 12%, and 13%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 27%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 19%, 18%, and 17%.
　一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物としては式（ｉ－１）～（ｉ－４）で表される化合物が好ましく、式（ｉ－４）で表される化合物が好ましい。 As the compound represented by the general formula (i), compounds represented by the formulas (i-1) to (i-4) are preferable, and a compound represented by the formula (i-4) is preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000003
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000003
　本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式（ｉ－４）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、１０％であり、１２％であり、１３％である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、３０％であり、２７％であり、２５％であり、２３％であり、２０％であり、１９％であり、１８％であり、１７％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (i-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5%, 7%, 9% 10%, 12%, and 13%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 27%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 19%, 18%, and 17%.
　一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物は誘電的に中性の化合物（Δεが－２から２である。）に該当する。 The compound represented by the general formula (ii) corresponds to a dielectrically neutral compound (Δε is −2 to 2).
　一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物は、１種だけを用いてもよいが、２種以上を使用してもよい。調達の容易性からは１種のみを使用することが好ましい。 Only one type of compound represented by general formula (ii) may be used, or two or more types may be used. From the viewpoint of easy procurement, it is preferable to use only one kind.
　一般式（ｉｉ）において、Ｒｉｉ１はエチル基、プロピル基又はペンチル基が好ましく、エチル基又はプロピル基が好ましく、プロピル基が好ましい。Ｒｉｉ２はメチル基が好ましい。 In general formula (ii), Rii1 is preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a pentyl group, preferably an ethyl group or a propyl group, and more preferably a propyl group. R ii2 is preferably a methyl group.
　本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、２％であり、３％であり、５％であり、７％であり、９％である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、２５％であり、２３％であり、２０％であり、１８％であり、１６％であり、１４％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (ii) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 9 %. The upper limit of the preferable content is 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 16%, and 14%.
　一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物としては式（ｉｉ－１）～（ｉｉ－４）で表される化合物が好ましく、式（ｉｉ－３）で表される化合物が好ましい。 As the compound represented by the general formula (ii), compounds represented by the formulas (ii-1) to (ii-4) are preferable, and a compound represented by the formula (ii-3) is preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000004
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000004
　本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式（ｉｉ－３）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、１０％であり、１２％であり、１３％である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、３０％であり、２７％であり、２５％であり、２３％であり、２０％であり、１９％であり、１８％であり、１７％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (ii-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5%, 7%, 9% 10%, 12%, and 13%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 30%, 27%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 19%, 18%, and 17%.
　一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物及び一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物は、一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物を多く使用した方が好ましく、一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物を含有量として２％多くした方が好ましい。 The compound represented by the general formula (i) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii) preferably use a large amount of the compound represented by the general formula (i), and are represented by the general formula (i). It is preferable to increase the compound content by 2%.
　組成物全量に対する一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物及び一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物の合計の含有量の好ましい下限値は、１５％であり、１８％であり、２０％であり、２２％であり、２４％である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、４０％であり、３７％であり、３５％であり、３３％であり、３０％であり、２８％である。 The preferred lower limit of the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 15%, 18%, and 20%. 22% and 24%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 40%, 37%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28%.
　組成物全量に対する一般式（ｉ－４）で表される化合物及び一般式（ｉｉ－３）で表される化合物の合計の含有量の好ましい下限値は、１５％であり、１８％であり、２０％であり、２２％であり、２４％である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、４０％であり、３７％であり、３５％であり、３３％であり、３０％であり、２８％である。 A preferable lower limit of the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (i-4) and the compound represented by the general formula (ii-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 15% and 18%, 20%, 22% and 24%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 40%, 37%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）で表される化合物は誘電的に負の化合物（Δεの符号が負で、その絶対値が２より大きい。）に該当する。 The compound represented by the general formula (N-1d) corresponds to a dielectrically negative compound (the sign of Δε is negative and the absolute value is greater than 2).
　一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）で表される化合物は、１種だけを用いてもよいが、２種以上を使用してもよい。 Only one type of compound represented by the general formula (N-1d) may be used, or two or more types may be used.
　一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）においてＲＮｄ１１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。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。 In the general formula (N-1d), R Nd11 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms. An oxy group is preferable, and an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkenyloxy group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is preferable. An alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is more preferable, an alkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms is more preferable, and an alkenyl group having 3 carbon atoms. A group (propenyl group) is particularly preferred. A straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a straight-chain alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a straight-chain alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferable. 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.
　特に好ましいのは、エチル基及びプロピル基である。 Particularly preferred are ethyl group and propyl group.
　ＲＮｄ１２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。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 Nd12 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or an alkenyloxy group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms. An alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyloxy group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is preferable, and an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or An alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms is more preferable, an alkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms is more preferable, and an alkenyl group having 3 carbon atoms (propenyl group) is particularly preferable. . A straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a straight-chain alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a straight-chain alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferable. 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.
　特に好ましいのは、メトキシ基及びエトキシ基である。 Particularly preferred are a methoxy group and an ethoxy group.
　ｎＮｄ１１は１又は２が好ましく、ｎＮｄ１１が１である化合物及びｎＮｄ１１が２である化合物をともに含有することが好ましい。 n Nd11 is preferably 1 or 2, and preferably contains both a compound in which n Nd11 is 1 and a compound in which n Nd11 is 2.
　ｎＮｄ１１が１である化合物は１種又は２種用いることが出来るが、ネマチック相下限温度の改善の観点からは２種使用することがこのましく、２種使用する場合には、ＲＮｄ１１を同一の置換基とすることが好ましい。 n One compound or two compounds of Nd11 can be used. From the viewpoint of improving the nematic phase lower limit temperature, two compounds are preferable. When two compounds are used, R Nd11 is used. The same substituent is preferred.
　ｎＮｄ１１が２である化合物は１種又は２種用いることが出来るが、ネマチック相下限温度の改善の観点からは２種使用することがこのましく、２種使用する場合には、ＲＮｄ１２を同一の置換基とすることが好ましい。 n Nd11 is 1 or 2 compounds, but from the viewpoint of improving the nematic phase lower limit temperature, it is preferable to use 2 compounds, and when using 2 compounds, R Nd12 is used. The same substituent is preferred.
　ｎＮｄ１１が１である化合物とｎＮｄ１１が２である化合物をともに使用する場合にはｎＮｄ１１が２である化合物をより多く使用することが好ましい。 In the case where both a compound in which n Nd11 is 1 and a compound in which n Nd11 is 2 are used, it is preferable to use a larger number of compounds in which n Nd11 is 2.
　一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）で表される化合物は、一般式（Ｎ－１－１０）で表される化合物及び一般式（Ｎ－１－１１）で表される化合物で表される化合物が好ましい。 The compound represented by the general formula (N-1d) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (N-1-10) or a compound represented by the general formula (N-1-11). .
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１０）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 (N-1-10) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000005
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000005
（式中、ＲＮ１１０１及びＲＮ１１０２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１１０１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、エチル基、プロピル基、ブチル基、ビニル基又は１－プロペニル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１１０２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く、エトキシ基、プロポキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N1101 and R N1102 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).)
R N1101 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group, a vinyl group or a 1-propenyl group. R N1102 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１０）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 (N-1-10) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、低温での溶解性を重視する場合は含有量を高めに設定すると効果が高く、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量を高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 the improvement of Δε, it is preferable to set the content higher. When emphasizing the solubility at low temperature, setting the content higher is more effective. When emphasizing TNI , the content is high. Setting to a higher value is more 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（Ｎ－１－１０）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-10) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　さらに、一般式（Ｎ－１－１０）で表される化合物は、式（Ｎ－１－１０．１）から式（Ｎ－１－１０．２１）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（Ｎ－１－１０．１）～（Ｎ－１－１０．５）式（Ｎ－１－１０．２０）及び式（Ｎ－１－１０．２１）で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式（Ｎ－１－１０．１）、式（Ｎ－１－１０．２）、式（Ｎ－１－１０．２０）及び式（Ｎ－１－１０．２１）で表される化合物が好ましく、式（Ｎ－１－１０．１）及び式（Ｎ－１－１０．２）で表される化合物が好ましく、式（Ｎ－１－１０．１）で表される化合物が好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-10) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-10.1) to the formula (N-1-10.21). It is preferable that they are represented by formulas (N-1-10.1) to (N-1-10.5), formula (N-1-10.20) and formula (N-1-10.21). The compound is preferably a compound of formula (N-1-10.1), formula (N-1-10.2), formula (N-1-10.20) and formula (N-1-10.21). A compound represented by formula (N-1-10.1) and a compound represented by formula (N-1-10.2) is preferred, and a compound represented by formula (N-1-10.1) is preferred. Are preferred.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000006
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000006
　式（Ｎ－１－１０．１）、式（Ｎ－１－１０．２）、式（Ｎ－１－１０．２０）及び式（Ｎ－１－１０．２１）で表される化合物は単独で使用することも、組み合わせて使用することも可能であるが、本発明の組成物の総量に対しての単独又はこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、３％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、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、３５％であり、３０％であり、２８％であり、２５％であり、２３％であり、２０％であり、１８％である。 The compounds represented by formula (N-1-10.1), formula (N-1-10.2), formula (N-1-10.20) and formula (N-1-10.21) are singly Can be used in combination or can be used in combination, but the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5% 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１１）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 (N-1-11) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000007
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000007
（式中、ＲＮ１１１１及びＲＮ１１１２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１１１１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、エチル基、プロピル基、ブチル基、ビニル基又は１－プロペニル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１１１２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く、エトキシ基、プロポキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N1111 and R N1112 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).)
R N1111 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group, a vinyl group or a 1-propenyl group. R N1112 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group or a butoxy group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１１）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 (N-1-11) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、低温での溶解性を重視する場合は含有量を低めに設定すると効果が高く、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量を高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 the improvement of Δε, it is preferable to set the content higher. When emphasizing the solubility at low temperature, setting the content lower is more effective, and when emphasizing TNI , the content. Setting to a higher value is more 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（Ｎ－１－１１）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-11) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　さらに、一般式（Ｎ－１－１１）で表される化合物は、式（Ｎ－１－１１．１）から式（Ｎ－１－１１．１５）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（Ｎ－１－１１．１）～（Ｎ－１－１１．１５）で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式（Ｎ－１－１１．２及び式（Ｎ－１－１１．４）で表される化合物が好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-11) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-11.1) to the formula (N-1-11.15). Preferably, it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-11.1) to (N-1-11.15), and is preferably a compound represented by the formula (N-1-11.2) or the formula (N-- The compound represented by 1-11.4) is preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000008
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000008
　式（Ｎ－１－１１．２）及び式（Ｎ－１－１１．４）で表される化合物は単独で使用することも、組み合わせて使用することも可能であるが、本発明の組成物の総量に対しての単独又はこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、３％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、本発明の組成物の総量に対して、３５％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％である。 The compounds represented by the formula (N-1-11.2) and the formula (N-1-11.4) can be used alone or in combination. The lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount is 3%, 5%, 8%, 10%, 13%, and 15%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　式（Ｎ－１－１０．１）、式（Ｎ－１－１０．２）、式（Ｎ－１－１１．２）及び式（Ｎ－１－１１．４）で表される化合物から選ばれる化合物を３種又は４種用いることが好ましく、式（Ｎ－１－１０．１）、式（Ｎ－１－１１．２）及び式（Ｎ－１－１１．４）で表される化合物の組み合わせを用いることが好ましく、式（Ｎ－１－１０．１）、式（Ｎ－１－１０．２）、式（Ｎ－１－１１．２）及び式（Ｎ－１－１１．４）で表される化合物の組み合わせを用いることが好ましい。 Selected from the compounds represented by formula (N-1-10.1), formula (N-1-10.2), formula (N-1-11.2) and formula (N-1-11.4) The compounds represented by formula (N-1-10.1), formula (N-1-11.2) and formula (N-1-11.4) are preferably used. It is preferable to use a combination of formula (N-1-10.1), formula (N-1-10.2), formula (N-1-11.2) and formula (N-1-11.4). It is preferable to use a combination of compounds represented by
　一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物は、１種だけを用いてもよいが、２種以上を使用してもよい。一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物は誘電的に負の化合物（Δεの符号が負で、その絶対値が２より大きい。）に該当する。 Only one type of compound represented by the general formula (N-1) may be used, or two or more types may be used. The compound represented by the general formula (N-1) corresponds to a dielectrically negative compound (the sign of Δε is negative and the absolute value is greater than 2).
　一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物は、Δεが負でその絶対値が３よりも大きな化合物であることが好ましい。 The compound represented by the general formula (N-1) is preferably a compound having a negative Δε and an absolute value larger than 3.
　一般式（Ｎ－１）中、ＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２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 (N-1), R N11 and R N12 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or An alkenyloxy group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms is preferable, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. 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.
　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-C000009
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000009
　好ましくは、炭素原子数１～５のアルキル基及び炭素原子数１～５のアルコキシ基であり、メチル基、エチル基、プロピル基、メトキシ基、エトキシ基及びプロポキシ基である。 Preferred are an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, such as a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, and a propoxy group.
　ＡＮ１１及びＡＮ１２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 N11 and A N12 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-C000010
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000010
トランス－１，４－シクロへキシレン基、１，４－シクロヘキセニレン基又は１，４－フェニレン基が好ましく、トランス－１，４－シクロへキシレン基又は１，４－フェニレン基がより好ましい。 A trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-cyclohexenylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group is preferred, and a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group is more preferred.
　ＺＮ１１及びＺＮ１２はそれぞれ独立して－ＣＨ２Ｏ－、－ＣＦ２Ｏ－、－ＣＨ２ＣＨ２－、－ＣＦ２ＣＦ２－又は単結合を表すことが好ましく、－ＣＨ２Ｏ－、－ＣＨ２ＣＨ２－又は単結合が更に好ましく、－ＣＨ２Ｏ－又は単結合が特に好ましい。 Z N11 and Z N12 are each independently -CH 2 O -, - CF 2 O -, - CH 2 CH 2 -, - CF 2 CF 2 - or preferably a single bond, -CH 2 O-, —CH 2 CH 2 — or a single bond is more preferable, and —CH 2 O— or a single bond is particularly preferable.
　ｎＮ１１＋ｎＮ１２は１又は２が好ましく、ｎＮ１１が１でありｎＮ１２が０である組み合わせ、ｎＮ１１が２でありｎＮ１２が０である組み合わせ、ｎＮ１１が１でありｎＮ１２が１である組み合わせ、ｎＮ１１が２でありｎＮ１２が１である組み合わせが好ましい。 n N11 + n N12 is preferably 1 or 2, a combination in which n N11 is 1 and n N12 is 0, a combination in which n N11 is 2 and n N12 is 0, n N11 is 1 and n N12 is 1 A certain combination is preferred in which n N11 is 2 and n N12 is 1.
　ただし、一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）で表される化合物を除く。 However, the compound represented by the general formula (N-1d) is excluded.
　本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式（Ｎ－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、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％であり、２０％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 10%, 20%, 30% Yes, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, 25%, 20% It is.
　本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）で表される化合物及び一般式（Ｎ－１）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、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％であり、２０％である。 The lower limit value of the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (N-1d) and the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%. Yes, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75% Yes, 80%. The upper limit of the preferred content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, 25%, 20% It is.
　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低く上限値が低いことが好ましい。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低く上限値が低いことが好ましい。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、上記の下限値を高く上限値が高いことが好ましい。 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 low and the upper limit value is preferably low. Furthermore, when the composition of the present invention keeps Tni high and a composition having good temperature stability is required, the above lower limit value is preferably low and the upper limit value is preferably low. When it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable that the above lower limit value is increased and the upper limit value is high.
　一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物として、下記の一般式（Ｎ－１ａ）～（Ｎ－１ｇ）で表される化合物群を挙げることができる。 Examples of the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) include compounds represented by the following general formulas (N-1a) to (N-1g).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000011
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000011
（式中、ＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２は一般式（Ｎ－１）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表し、ｎＮａ１１は０又は１を表し、ｎＮｂ１１は１又は２を表し、ｎＮｃ１１は０又は１を表し、ｎＮｅ１１は１又は２を表し、ｎＮｆ１１は１又は２を表し、ｎＮｇ１１は１又は２を表し、ＡＮｅ１１はトランス－１，４－シクロへキシレン基又は１，４－フェニレン基を表し、ＡＮｇ１１はトランス－１，４－シクロへキシレン基、１，４－シクロヘキセニレン基又は１，４－フェニレン基を表すが少なくとも１つは１，４－シクロヘキセニレン基を表し、ＺＮｅ １１は単結合又はエチレンを表すが少なくとも１つはエチレンを表す。）
　より具体的には、一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物は一般式（Ｎ－１－１）～（Ｎ－１－２１）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。 (In the formula, R N11 and R N12 represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in formula (N-1), n Na11 represents 0 or 1, n Nb11 represents 1 or 2, and n Nc11 represents Represents 0 or 1, n Ne11 represents 1 or 2, n Nf11 represents 1 or 2, n Ng11 represents 1 or 2, A Ne11 represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or 1,4 Represents a phenylene group, and A Ng11 represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-cyclohexenylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group, at least one of which is a 1,4-cyclohexenylene group Z Ne 11 represents a single bond or ethylene, but at least one represents ethylene.)
More specifically, the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formulas (N-1-1) to (N-1-21). preferable.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１）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 (N-1-1) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000012
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000012
（式中、ＲＮ１１１及びＲＮ１１２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１１１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、プロピル基、ペンチル基又はビニル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１１２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く、エトキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N111 and R N112 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).)
R N111 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, preferably a propyl group, a pentyl group or a vinyl group. RN112 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group or a butoxy group.
　　一般式（Ｎ－１－１）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 (N-1-1) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Setting to a small value 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（Ｎ－１－１）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、２７％であり、３０％であり、３３％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、５０％であり、４０％であり、３８％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、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 (N-1-1) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, 35%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 40%, 38%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 6% %, 5%, 3%.
　さらに、一般式（Ｎ－１－１）で表される化合物は、式（Ｎ－１－１．１）から式（Ｎ－１－１．２３）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（Ｎ－１－１．１）～（Ｎ－１－１．４）で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式（Ｎ－１－１．１）及び式（Ｎ－１－１．３）で表される化合物が好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-1) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-1.1) to the formula (N-1-1.23). Preferably, it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-1.1) to (N-1-1.4), and the formula (N-1-1.1) and the formula (N The compound represented by -1-1.3) is preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000013
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000013
　式（Ｎ－１－１．１）～（Ｎ－１－１．２２）で表される化合物は単独で使用することも、組み合わせて使用することも可能であるが、本発明の組成物の総量に対しての単独又はこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、２７％であり、３０％であり、３３％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、５０％であり、４０％であり、３８％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、７％であり、６％であり、５％であり、３％である。 The compounds represented by formulas (N-1-1.1) to (N-1-1.22) can be used alone or in combination. The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17%, 20%, 23% 25% 27% 30% 33% 35% The upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 40%, 38%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 6% %, 5%, 3%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－２）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 (N-1-2) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000014
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000014
（式中、ＲＮ１２１及びＲＮ１２２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１２１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、エチル基、プロピル基、ブチル基又はペンチル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１２２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く、メチル基、プロピル基、メトキシ基、エトキシ基又はプロポキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N121 and R N122 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).)
RN121 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group or a pentyl group. RN122 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and includes a methyl group, a propyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, or a propoxy group. preferable.
　　一般式（Ｎ－１－２）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 (N-1-2) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、低温での溶解性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く、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量を多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 the improvement of Δε, it is preferable to set the content higher. When emphasizing the solubility at low temperature, it is more effective to set the content lower. When emphasizing T NI , the content is preferable. Setting a large number of 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（Ｎ－１－２）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、５％であり、７％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、２７％であり、３０％であり、３３％であり、３５％であり、３７％であり、４０％であり、４２％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、５０％であり、４８％であり、４５％であり、４３％であり、４０％であり、３８％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、７％であり、６％であり、５％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-2) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 7%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, 35%, 37% 40% and 42%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 48%, 45%, 43%, 40%, 38%, and 35% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10% %, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%.
　さらに、一般式（Ｎ－１－２）で表される化合物は、式（Ｎ－１－２．１）から式（Ｎ－１－２．２２）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（Ｎ－１－２．３）から式（Ｎ－１－２．７）、式（Ｎ－１－２．１０）、式（Ｎ－１－２．１１）、式（Ｎ－１－２．１３）及び式（Ｎ－１－２．２０）で表される化合物であることが好ましく、Δεの改良を重視する場合には式（Ｎ－１－２．３）から式（Ｎ－１－２．７）で表される化合物が好ましく、ＴＮＩの改良を重視する場合には式（Ｎ－１－２．１０）、式（Ｎ－１－２．１１）及び式（Ｎ－１－２．１３）で表される化合物であることが好ましく、応答速度の改良を重視する場合には式（Ｎ－１－２．２０）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 (N-1-2) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-2.1) to the formula (N-1-2.22). It is preferable that the formula (N-1-2.3) to the formula (N-1-2.7), the formula (N-1-2.10), the formula (N-1-2.11), the formula A compound represented by formula (N-1-2.13) and formula (N-1-2.20) is preferred. When importance is attached to the improvement of Δε, formula (N-1-2.3) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (N-1-2.7) from when emphasizing improvements in T NI formula (N-1-2.10), formula (N-1-2.11) And a compound represented by the formula (N-1-2.13), and when emphasizing improvement in response speed, the compound represented by the formula (N-1-2.20) Is preferred.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000015
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000015
　式（Ｎ－１－２．１）から式（Ｎ－１－２．２２）で表される化合物は単独で使用することも、組み合わせて使用することも可能であるが、本発明の組成物の総量に対しての単独又はこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、２７％であり、３０％であり、３３％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、５０％であり、４０％であり、３８％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、７％であり、６％であり、５％であり、３％である。 The compounds represented by formula (N-1-2.1) to formula (N-1-2.22) can be used alone or in combination. The lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount of is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17%, 20%, 23 %, 25%, 27%, 30%, 33%, and 35%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 40%, 38%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 28% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 25%, 23%, 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 6% %, 5%, 3%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－３）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 (N-1-3) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000016
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000016
（式中、ＲＮ１３１及びＲＮ１３２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１３１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、エチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１３２は炭素原子数１～５のアルキル基、炭素原子数３～５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、１－プロペニル基、エトキシ基、プロポキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N131 and R N132 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).)
R N131 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group. R N132 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 3 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably a 1-propenyl group, an ethoxy group, a propoxy group or a butoxy group. .
　一般式（Ｎ－１－３）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 (N-1-3) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量をおお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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Highly effective when set to. 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（Ｎ－１－３）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-3) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　さらに、一般式（Ｎ－１－３）で表される化合物は、式（Ｎ－１－３．１）から式（Ｎ－１－３．２１）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（Ｎ－１－３．１）～（Ｎ－１－３．７）及び式（Ｎ－１－３．２１）で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式（Ｎ－１－３．１）、式（Ｎ－１－３．２）、式（Ｎ－１－３．３）、式（Ｎ－１－３．４）及び式（Ｎ－１－３．６）で表される化合物が好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-3) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-3.1) to the formula (N-1-3.21). It is preferably a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-3.1) to (N-1-3.7) and the formula (N-1-3.21). -1-3.1), formula (N-1-3.2), formula (N-1-3.3), formula (N-1-3.4) and formula (N-1-3.6) ) Is preferred.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000017
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000017
　式（Ｎ－１－３．１）～式（Ｎ－１－３．４）、式（Ｎ－１－３．６）及び式（Ｎ－１－３．２１）で表される化合物は単独で使用することも、組み合わせて使用することも可能であるが、式（Ｎ－１－３．１）及び式（Ｎ－１－３．２）の組み合わせ、式（Ｎ－１－３．３）、式（Ｎ－１－３．４）及び式（Ｎ－１－３．６）から選ばれる２種又は３種の組み合わせが好ましい。本発明の組成物の総量に対しての単独又はこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 Compounds represented by formula (N-1-3.1) to formula (N-1-3.4), formula (N-1-3.6) and formula (N-1-3.21) are used alone Can be used in combination, or can be used in combination, but the combination of formula (N-1-3.1) and formula (N-1-3.2), formula (N-1-3.3) ), Formula (N-1-3.4) and formula (N-1-3.6) are preferred. The lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17%, 20% %. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－４）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 (N-1-4) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000018
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000018
（式中、ＲＮ１４１及びＲＮ１４２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１４１及びＲＮ１４２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く、メチル基、プロピル基、エトキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (Wherein, R N141 and R N142 each independently represents the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in the general formula (N).)
R N141 and R N142 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms carbon atoms 4-5 preferably a methyl group, a propyl group, an ethoxy Group or butoxy group is preferred.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－４）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。 The compound represented by the general formula (N-1-4) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Setting to a small value 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（Ｎ－１－４）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、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、３５％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、１１％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 (N-1-4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 3%, 5%, 7%, 10% 13%, 15%, 17%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, 13%, 11%, 10%, and 8%.
　さらに、一般式（Ｎ－１－４）で表される化合物は、式（Ｎ－１－４．１）から式（Ｎ－１－４．１４）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（Ｎ－１－４．１）～（Ｎ－１－４．４）で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式（Ｎ－１－４．１）、式（Ｎ－１－４．２）及び式（Ｎ－１－４．４）で表される化合物が好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-4) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-4.1) to the formula (N-1-4.14). Preferably, it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-1-4.1) to (N-1-4.4), and the formula (N-1-4.1) and the formula (N -1-4.2) and compounds represented by formula (N-1-4.4) are preferred.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000019
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000019
　式（Ｎ－１－４．１）～（Ｎ－１－４．１４）で表される化合物は単独で使用することも、組み合わせて使用することも可能であるが、本発明の組成物の総量に対しての単独又はこれら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、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、３５％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、１１％であり、１０％であり、８％である。 The compounds represented by the formulas (N-1-4.1) to (N-1-4.14) can be used alone or in combination, but the compounds of the present invention The lower limit of the preferable content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount is 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17% And 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, 13%, 11%, 10%, and 8%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－５）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 (N-1-5) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000020
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000020
（式中、ＲＮ１５１及びＲＮ１５２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１５１及びＲＮ１５２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くエチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N151 and R N152 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).)
R N151 and R N152 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, or a butyl group. Is preferred.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－５）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 (N-1-5) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、低温での溶解性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く、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量を多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 the improvement of Δε, it is preferable to set the content higher. When emphasizing the solubility at low temperature, it is more effective to set the content lower. When emphasizing T NI , the content is preferable. Setting a large number of 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（Ｎ－１－５）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、５％であり、８％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、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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-5) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 8%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, and 20% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 18%, 15% and 13%.
　さらに、一般式（Ｎ－１－５）で表される化合物は、式（Ｎ－１－５．１）から式（Ｎ－１－５．６）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（Ｎ－１－５．１）、式（Ｎ－１－５．２）及び式（Ｎ－１－５．４）で表される化合物が好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-5) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-5.1) to the formula (N-1-5.6). It is preferable that the compound represented by formula (N-1-5.1), formula (N-1-5.2) and formula (N-1-5.4) is preferable.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000021
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000021
　式（Ｎ－１－５．１）、式（Ｎ－１－５．２）及び式（Ｎ－１－５．４）で表される化合物は単独で使用することも、組み合わせて使用することも可能であるが、本発明の組成物の総量に対しての単独又はこれら化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、５％であり、８％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、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％である。 The compounds represented by formula (N-1-5.1), formula (N-1-5.2) and formula (N-1-5.4) may be used alone or in combination. However, the lower limit of the preferred content of these compounds alone or with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 8%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, and 20% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 18%, 15% and 13%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１２）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 (N-1-12) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000022
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000022
（式中、ＲＮ１１２１及びＲＮ１１２２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１１２１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、エチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１１２２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く、エトキシ基、プロポキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N1121 and R N1122 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).)
RN1121 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group. RN1122 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１２）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 (N-1-12) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量をおお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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Highly effective when set to. 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（Ｎ－１－１２）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-12) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１３）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 (N-1-13) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000023
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000023
（式中、ＲＮ１１３１及びＲＮ１１３２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１１３１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、エチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１１３２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く、エトキシ基、プロポキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N1131 and R N1132 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).)
R N1131 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group. R N1132 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１３）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 (N-1-13) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量をおお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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Highly effective when set to. 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（Ｎ－１－１３）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-13) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１４）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 (N-1-14) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000024
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000024
（式中、ＲＮ１１４１及びＲＮ１１４２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１１４１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、エチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１１４２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く、エトキシ基、プロポキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N1141 and R N1142 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in formula (N).)
R N1141 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group. R N1142 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１４）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 (N-1-14) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量をおお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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Highly effective when set to. 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（Ｎ－１－１４）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-14) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１５）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 (N-1-15) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000025
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000025
（式中、ＲＮ１１５１及びＲＮ１１５２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１１５１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、エチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１１５２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く、エトキシ基、プロポキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N1151 and R N1152 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).)
RN1151 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group. R N1152 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１５）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 (N-1-15) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量をおお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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Highly effective when set to. 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（Ｎ－１－１５）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-15) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１６）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 (N-1-16) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000026
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000026
（式中、ＲＮ１１６１及びＲＮ１１６２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１１６１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、エチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１１６２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く、エトキシ基、プロポキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N1161 and R N1162 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).)
R N1161 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group. R N1162 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１６）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 (N-1-16) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量をおお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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Highly effective when set to. 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（Ｎ－１－１６）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-16) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１７）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 (N-1-17) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000027
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000027
（式中、ＲＮ１１７１及びＲＮ１１７２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１１７１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、エチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１１７２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く、エトキシ基、プロポキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N1171 and R N1172 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N)).
RN1171 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group. R N1172 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１７）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 (N-1-17) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量をおお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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Highly effective when set to. 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（Ｎ－１－１７）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-17) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１８）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 (N-1-18) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000028
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000028
（式中、ＲＮ１１８１及びＲＮ１１８２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１１８１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、メチル基、エチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。ＲＮ１１８２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く、エトキシ基、プロポキシ基又はブトキシ基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N1181 and R N1182 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N)).
RN1181 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, preferably a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group. R N1182 is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, or a butoxy group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－１８）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 (N-1-18) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量をおお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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Highly effective when set to. 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（Ｎ－１－１８）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-18) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　さらに、一般式（Ｎ－１－１８）で表される化合物は、式（Ｎ－１－１８．１）から式（Ｎ－１－１８．５）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く、式（Ｎ－１－１８．１）～（Ｎ－１－１１．３）で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式（Ｎ－１－１８．２及び式（Ｎ－１－１８．３）で表される化合物が好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-18) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-18.1) to the formula (N-1-18.5). Preferably, it is a compound represented by the formulas (N-18.1. 1) to (N-1-11.3), and is preferably a compound represented by the formula (N-1-18.2) or the formula (N- The compound represented by 1-18.3) is preferred.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000029
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000029
　一般式（Ｎ－１－２０）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 (N-1-20) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000030
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000030
（式中、ＲＮ１２０１及びＲＮ１２０２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１２０１及びＲＮ１２０２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、エチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N1201 and R N1202 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in formula (N)).
R N1201 and R N1202 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－２０）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 (N-1-20) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量をおお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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Highly effective when set to. 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（Ｎ－１－２０）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-20) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－２１）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 (N-1-21) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000031
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000031
（式中、ＲＮ１２１１及びＲＮ１２１２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１２１１及びＲＮ１２１２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、エチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。 (In the formula, R N1211 and R N1212 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N).)
R N1211 and R N1212 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－２１）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 (N-1-21) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量をおお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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Highly effective when set to. 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（Ｎ－１－２１）で表される化合物の好ましい含有量の下限値は、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、３５％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％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-21) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 5%, 10%, 13%, 15% 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, and 13%.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－２２）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 (N-1-22) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000032
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000032
（式中、ＲＮ１２２１及びＲＮ１２２２はそれぞれ独立して、一般式（Ｎ）におけるＲＮ１１及びＲＮ１２と同じ意味を表す。）
　ＲＮ１２２１及びＲＮ１２２２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、エチル基、プロピル基又はブチル基が好ましい。 ( Wherein , R N1221 and R N1222 each independently represent the same meaning as R N11 and R N12 in General Formula (N)).
R N1221 and R N1222 are each independently preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethyl group, a propyl group, or a butyl group.
　一般式（Ｎ－１－２２）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 (N-1-22) can be used alone, or two or more compounds can be used in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention, two kinds, three kinds, four kinds, and five kinds or more.
　Δεの改善を重視する場合には含有量を高めに設定することが好ましく、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、ＴＮＩを重視する場合は含有量をおお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。 It is preferable to set a higher content in the case of emphasizing improved [Delta] [epsilon], to emphasize the solubility at low temperature highly effective when larger amount to set the content, when importance is attached to T NI content Highly effective when set to. 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（Ｎ－１－２１）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、３５％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、５％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (N-1-21) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 13% 15%, 17% and 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 35%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23%, 20%, and 18% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 15%, 13%, 10%, 5%.
　さらに、一般式（Ｎ－１－２２）で表される化合物は、式（Ｎ－１－２２．１）から式（Ｎ－１－２２．１２）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（Ｎ－１－２２．１）～（Ｎ－１－２２．５）で表される化合物であることが好ましく、式（Ｎ－１－２２．１）～（Ｎ－１－２２．４）で表される化合物が好ましい。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (N-1-22) is a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (N-1-22.1) to the formula (N-1-22.12). Preferably, it is a compound represented by formulas (N-1-22.1) to (N-1-22.5), and preferably represented by formulas (N-1-22.1) to (N- The compound represented by 1-22.4) is preferred.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000033
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000033
　本発明の液晶組成物は、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 liquid crystal composition of the present invention preferably contains one or more compounds represented by the general formula (L). The compound represented by the general formula (L) corresponds to a dielectrically neutral compound (Δε value is −2 to 2).
　ただし、一般式（ｉ）、一般式（ｉｉ）、一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）及び一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物を除く。 However, the compounds represented by general formula (i), general formula (ii), general formula (N-1d) and general formula (N-1) are excluded.
　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。 The compounds represented by the general formula (L) may be used alone or in combination. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types, three types, four types, five types, six types, seven types, eight types, nine types, 10 types, More than types.
　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.
　一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物はΔεが０付近である、いわゆるノンポーラー化合物である。このため、分子内のハロゲン原子等の極性基の数は、２個以下であることが好ましく、１個以下であることが好ましく、他の液晶化合物との溶解性を改善するためには１個であることが好ましく、粘性に着目する場合には置換していないことが好ましい。 The compound represented by the general formula (L) is a so-called nonpolar compound in which Δε is around 0. Therefore, the number of polar groups such as halogen atoms in the molecule is preferably 2 or less, preferably 1 or less, and 1 for improving the solubility with other liquid crystal compounds. It is preferable that it is not substituted when paying attention to viscosity.
　本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式（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 general formula (L) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, and 25%.
　本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式（ｉ）、一般式（ｉｉ）、一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）、一般式（Ｎ－１）及び一般式（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。 Of the compounds represented by general formula (i), general formula (ii), general formula (N-1d), general formula (N-1) and general formula (L) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. The lower limit of the preferred content is 1%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65% 70%, 75%, 80%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 95%, 85%, 75%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, and 25%.
　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.
　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.
　　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.
　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-C000034
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000034
　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-C000035
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000035
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.
　一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物は分子内のハロゲン原子数が０個又は１個であることが好ましい。 The compound represented by the general formula (L) preferably has 0 or 1 halogen atom in the molecule.
　一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物は一般式（Ｌ－１）～（Ｌ－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。 The compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formulas (L-1) to (L-7).
　一般式（Ｌ－１）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-1) is the following compound.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000036
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000036
（式中、ＲＬ１１及びＲＬ１２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。）
　ＲＬ１１及びＲＬ１２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 L11 and R L12 each independently represent the same meaning as R L1 and R L2 in the general formula (L).)
R L11 and R L12 are preferably a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and a linear alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. .
　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、４０％であり、３５％であり、３３％であり、３０％であり、２５％である。 The lower limit of the preferable content is 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 10% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. The upper limit of the preferable content is 40%, 35%, 33%, 30%, and 25% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention.
　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。視野角特性の向上には、上限値を大きくすることは好ましくない。 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. To improve the viewing angle characteristics, it is not preferable to increase the upper limit value.
　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-C000037
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000037
（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-C000038
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000038
　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-C000039
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000039
（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－１－２．２）から式（Ｌ－１－２．４）で表される化合物であることが好ましい。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３０％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, it is a compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2) to the formula (L-1-2.4). In particular, the compound represented by the formula (L-1-2.2) is preferable because the response speed of the composition of the present invention is particularly improved. 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 formula (L-1-2.3) and formula (L-1-2.4) is not preferably 30% or more in order to improve the solubility at low temperatures.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000040
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000040
　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-C000041
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000041
（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-C000042
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000042
　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-C000043
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000043
（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-C000044
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000044
　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%.
　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－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－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－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。
一般式（Ｌ－１）で表される化合物は一般式（Ｌ－１－６）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い。 Formula (L-1-1.3), Formula (L-1-2.2), Formula (L-1-3.1), Formula (L-1-3.3), Formula (L-1- 3.4), it is preferable to combine two or more compounds selected from the compounds represented by formula (L-1-3.11) and formula (L-1-3.12). -1.3), formula (L-1-2.2), formula (L-1-3.1), formula (L-1-3.3), formula (L-1-3.4) and It is preferable to combine two or more compounds selected from the compounds represented by formula (L-1-4.2), and the lower limit of the preferable content of the total content of these compounds is the composition of the present invention. 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18% of the total amount 20%, 23%, 5%, 27%, 30%, 33%, 35%, and the upper limit is 80% and 70% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention, 60%, 50%, 45%, 40%, 37%, 35%, 33%, 30%, 28%, 25%, 23% and 20%. When emphasizing the reliability of the composition, compounds represented by formula (L-1-3.1), formula (L-1-3.3) and formula (L-1-3.4)) It is preferable to combine two or more compounds selected from the group consisting of formulas (L-1-1.3) and (L-1-2.2) when the response speed of the composition is important. It is preferable to combine two or more compounds selected from the following compounds.
The compound represented by the general formula (L-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (L-1-6).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000045
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000045
（式中ＲＬ１７及びＲＬ１８はそれぞれ独立してメチル基又は水素原子を表す。）
　本発明の組成物の総量に対しての式（Ｌ－１－６）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、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。 (In the formula, R L17 and R L18 each independently represent a methyl group or a hydrogen atom.)
The lower limit of the preferable content of the compound represented by the formula (L-1-6) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 1%, 5%, 10%, 15% 17%, 20%, 23%, 25%, 27%, 30%, 35%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 42%, 40%, and 38% with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. %, 35%, 33%, and 30%.
　さらに、一般式（Ｌ－１－６）で表される化合物は、式（Ｌ－１－６．１）から式（Ｌ－１－６．３）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。 Further, the compound represented by the general formula (L-1-6) is a compound selected from the compound group represented by the formula (L-1-6.1) to the formula (L-1-6.3). Preferably there is.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000046
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000046
　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-C000047
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000047
（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-C000048
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000048
　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-C000049
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000049
（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－３．３）又は式（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い。 Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (L-3) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (L-3.3) or the formula (L-3.4).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000050
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000050
　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-C000051
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000051
（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-C000052
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000052
　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-C000053
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000053
　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-C000054
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000054
　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-C000055
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000055
（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-C000056
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000056
　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-C000057
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000057
　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-C000058
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000058
　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-C000059
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000059
（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-C000060
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000060
　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-C000061
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000061
　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.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000062
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000062
（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、ＺＬ７１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 Z 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).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000063
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　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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　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.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000065
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　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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　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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　さらに、一般式（Ｌ－７）で表される化合物は、式（Ｌ－７．５１）から式（Ｌ－７．５３）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 preferably a compound represented by the formula (L-7.51) to the formula (L-7.53).
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　本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式（ｉ）、一般式（ｉｉ）、一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）、一般式（Ｎ－１）及び一般式（Ｌ）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。
　 Of the compounds represented by general formula (i), general formula (ii), general formula (N-1d), general formula (N-1) and general formula (L) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention. The lower limit of the total preferable content is 80%, 85%, 88%, 90%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 100%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 100%, 99%, 98%, and 95%.
　従来の組成物は、本願の式（Ｌ－１－３．１）で表されるビシクロヘキサン骨格を有する化合物及び式（ｉｉ－３）で表されるビフェニル骨格を有する化合物を組み合わせて用いるものであったが、本願組成物は、一般式（ｉ）及び（ｉｉ）で表される化合物を用い、さらに一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）、一般式（Ｎ－１）及び一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物を用い、一般式（ｉ）及び（ｉｉ）で表される化合物をそれぞれ所定量含有し、さらにいわゆる中性の化合物（一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物、一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物及び一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物）における一般式（ｉ）及び（ｉｉ）で表される化合物の含有量を調整することにより、本願の課題を解決するものである。 A conventional composition uses a combination of a compound having a bicyclohexane skeleton represented by formula (L-1-3.1) and a compound having a biphenyl skeleton represented by formula (ii-3). However, the composition of the present application uses the compounds represented by the general formulas (i) and (ii), and further represented by the general formula (N-1d), the general formula (N-1), and the general formula (L). The compounds represented by formulas (i) and (ii) are contained in predetermined amounts, respectively, and further so-called neutral compounds (compounds represented by formula (i), formula (ii) The problem of the present application is solved by adjusting the content of the compound represented by the general formulas (i) and (ii) in the compound represented by the formula (L) and the compound represented by the general formula (L). .
　中性の化合物（一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物、一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物及び一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物）における一般式（ｉ）及び（ｉｉ）で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、２０％であり、２５％であり、３０％であり、３５％であり、３８％であり、４０％であり、４２％であり、４５％である。好ましい上限値は７０％であり、６５％であり、６３％であり、６０％であり、５８％であり、５６％であり、５５％である。 In general compounds (i) and (ii) in neutral compounds (compounds represented by general formula (i), compounds represented by general formula (ii) and compounds represented by general formula (L)) The lower limit value of the total preferable content of the compounds to be obtained is 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 38%, 40%, 42%, 45% %. The preferred upper limit is 70%, 65%, 63%, 60%, 58%, 56%, and 55%.
　本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式（ｉ）、一般式（ｉｉ）及び一般式（Ｌ－４．４）で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、８％であり、１０％であり、１３％であり、１５％であり、２０％である。好ましい含有量の上限値は、５０％であり、４５％であり、４３％であり、４０％であり、３８％であり、３５％である。中性の化合物（一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物、一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物及び一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物）における一般式（ｉ）、一般式（ｉｉ）及び一般式（Ｌ－４．４）で表される化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の下限値は、２０％であり、２５％であり、３０％であり、３５％であり、３８％であり、４０％であり、４２％であり、４５％である。好ましい上限値は７０％であり、６５％であり、６３％であり、６０％であり、５８％であり、５６％であり、５５％である。 The lower limit of the total preferable content of the compounds represented by the general formula (i), the general formula (ii) and the general formula (L-4.4) with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 8% 10%, 13%, 15%, 20%. The upper limit of the preferable content is 50%, 45%, 43%, 40%, 38%, and 35%. General formula (i) and general formula (ii) in neutral compounds (compound represented by general formula (i), compound represented by general formula (ii) and compound represented by general formula (L)) And the lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by formula (L-4.4) is 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 38% , 40%, 42%, and 45%. The preferred upper limit is 70%, 65%, 63%, 60%, 58%, 56%, and 55%.
　本願組成物において、中性の化合物の組み合わせとしては、一般式（ｉ）、（ｉｉ）、（Ｌ－１）、（Ｌ－４）及び（Ｌ－５）で表される化合物を組み合わせることが好ましい。 In the composition of the present application, the combination of neutral compounds may be a combination of compounds represented by the general formulas (i), (ii), (L-1), (L-4) and (L-5). preferable.
　中性の化合物（一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物、一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物及び一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物）における一般式（ｉ）、（ｉｉ）及び（Ｌ－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、２０％であり、２５％であり、３０％であり、３５％であり、３８％であり、４０％であり、４２％であり、４５％である。好ましい上限値は７０％であり、６５％であり、６３％であり、６０％であり、５８％であり、５６％であり、５５％である。 General formulas (i), (ii) and (i) in neutral compounds (compounds represented by general formula (i), compounds represented by general formula (ii) and compounds represented by general formula (L)) The lower limit of the preferable total content of the compounds represented by L-5) is 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 38%, 40%, 42% and 45%. The preferred upper limit is 70%, 65%, 63%, 60%, 58%, 56%, and 55%.
　本発明の組成物の総量に対してのアルケニル基を有する化合物の合計の好ましい含有量の上限値は、３０％であり、２５％であり、２０％であり、１５％であり、１３％であり、１０％であり、８％であり、５％であり、３％であり、２％であり、１％であり、実質的に含有しないことが好ましい。アルケニル基を有する化合物を含有すると応答速度の改善には効果的であるが、信頼性やΔｎの波長分散性の観点からは含有量が少ない方が好ましい。 The upper limit of the preferable total content of the compound having an alkenyl group relative to the total amount of the composition of the present invention is 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, and 13%. Yes, 10%, 8%, 5%, 3%, 2%, 1%, and preferably not substantially contained. The inclusion of a compound having an alkenyl group is effective for improving the response speed, but a smaller content is preferable from the viewpoint of reliability and wavelength dispersion of Δn.
　本発明の組成物の総量に対しての一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）で表される化合物及び一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物でアルケニル基を有する化合物の合計の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％であり、３％であり、２％であり、１％であり、実質的に含有しないことが好ましい。アルケニル基を有する化合物を含有すると応答速度の改善には効果的であるが、信頼性やΔｎの波長分散性の観点からは含有量が少ない方が好ましい。 The upper limit of the preferable total content of the compound represented by formula (N-1d) and the compound represented by formula (N-1) having an alkenyl group with respect to the total amount of the composition of the present invention The values are 20%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 8%, 5%, 3%, 2%, 1% It is preferable that it does not contain substantially. The inclusion of a compound having an alkenyl group is effective for improving the response speed, but a smaller content is preferable from the viewpoint of reliability and wavelength dispersion of Δn.
　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.
　組成物の散ると安定性を向上させるためには、側鎖がアルキル基及びアルコキシ基である化合物の含有量を多くすることが好ましく、側鎖がアルキル基及びアルコキシ基である化合物の含有量を前記組成物の総質量に対して８５％以上とすることが好ましく、８７％以上とすることが好ましく、９０％以上とすることが好ましく、９３％以上とすることが好ましく、９５％以上とすることが好ましく、９８％以上とすることが好ましく、実質的に１００％とすることが更に好ましい。実質的に１００％とは、重合性化合物、安定剤及び付加的に混入する不純物を除き１００％ということを意味する。 In order to improve stability when the composition is dispersed, it is preferable to increase the content of the compound whose side chain is an alkyl group and an alkoxy group, and to increase the content of the compound whose side chain is an alkyl group and an alkoxy group. It is preferably 85% or more, preferably 87% or more, preferably 90% or more, preferably 93% or more, and 95% or more with respect to the total mass of the composition. It is preferably 98% or more, and more preferably substantially 100%. Substantially 100% means 100% excluding polymerizable compounds, stabilizers and additionally contaminated impurities.
　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.
　本発明に使用される液晶組成物の平均弾性定数（ＫＡＶＧ）は１０から２５が好ましいが、その下限値としては、１０が好ましく、１０．５が好ましく、１１が好ましく、１１．５が好ましく、１２が好ましく、１２．３が好ましく、１２．５が好ましく、１２．８が好ましく、１３が好ましく、１３．３が好ましく、１３．５が好ましく、１３．８が好ましく、１４が好ましく、１４．３が好ましく、１４．５が好ましく、１４．８が好ましく、１５が好ましく、１５．３が好ましく、１５．５が好ましく、１５．８が好ましく、１６が好ましく、１６．３が好ましく、１６．５が好ましく、１６．８が好ましく、１７が好ましく、１７．３が好ましく、１７．５が好ましく、１７．８が好ましく、１８が好ましく、その上限値としては、２５が好ましく、２４．５が好ましく、２４が好ましく、２３．５が好ましく、２３が好ましく、２２．８が好ましく、２２．５が好ましく、２２．３が好ましく、２２が好ましく、２１．８が好ましく、２１．５が好ましく、２１．３が好ましく、２１が好ましく、２０．８が好ましく、２０．５が好ましく、２０．３が好ましく、２０が好ましく、１９．８が好ましく、１９．５が好ましく、１９．３が好ましく、１９が好ましく、１８．８が好ましく、１８．５が好ましく、１８．３が好ましく、１８が好ましく、１７．８が好ましく、１７．５が好ましく、１７．３が好ましく、１７が好ましい。消費電力削減を重視する場合にはバックライトの光量を抑えることが有効であり、液晶表示素子は光の透過率を向上させることが好ましく、そのためにはＫＡＶＧの値を低めに設定することが好ましい。応答速度の改善を重視する場合にはＫＡＶＧの値を高めに設定することが好ましい。 The average elastic constant (K AVG ) of the liquid crystal composition used in the present invention is preferably 10 to 25, and the lower limit thereof is preferably 10, preferably 10.5, preferably 11 and preferably 11.5. , 12 is preferable, 12.3 is preferable, 12.5 is preferable, 12.8 is preferable, 13 is preferable, 13.3 is preferable, 13.5 is preferable, 13.8 is preferable, 14 is preferable, 14 .3 is preferred, 14.5 is preferred, 14.8 is preferred, 15 is preferred, 15.3 is preferred, 15.5 is preferred, 15.8 is preferred, 16 is preferred, 16.3 is preferred, 16 .5, 16.8 is preferable, 17 is preferable, 17.3 is preferable, 17.5 is preferable, 17.8 is preferable, and 18 is preferable. 25 is preferable, 24.5 is preferable, 24 is preferable, 23.5 is preferable, 23 is preferable, 22.8 is preferable, 22.5 is preferable, 22.3 is preferable, 22 is preferable, and 21.8 is 21.5 is preferred, 21.3 is preferred, 21 is preferred, 20.8 is preferred, 20.5 is preferred, 20.3 is preferred, 20 is preferred, 19.8 is preferred, 19.5 is preferred 19.3 is preferred, 19 is preferred, 18.8 is preferred, 18.5 is preferred, 18.3 is preferred, 18 is preferred, 17.8 is preferred, 17.5 is preferred, 17.3 is preferred 17 is preferable. When importance is placed on reducing power consumption, it is effective to reduce the amount of light from the backlight, and it is preferable to improve the light transmittance of the liquid crystal display element. For this purpose, the value of K AVG should be set low. preferable. It is preferable to set a higher value of K AVG in the case of emphasizing improved response speed.
　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-C000069
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000069
（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－（ＣＨ２）ｓ－（式中、ｓは２から７の整数を表し、酸素原子は芳香環に結合するものとする。）が好ましく、
Ｚ２０１は－ＯＣＨ２－、－ＣＨ２Ｏ－、－ＣＯＯ－、－ＯＣＯ－、－ＣＦ２Ｏ－、－ＯＣＦ２－、－ＣＨ２ＣＨ２－、－ＣＦ２ＣＦ２－、－ＣＨ＝ＣＨ－ＣＯＯ－、－ＣＨ＝ＣＨ－ＯＣＯ－、－ＣＯＯ－ＣＨ＝ＣＨ－、－ＯＣＯ－ＣＨ＝ＣＨ－、－ＣＯＯ－ＣＨ２ＣＨ２－、－ＯＣＯ－ＣＨ２ＣＨ２－、－ＣＨ２ＣＨ２－ＣＯＯ－、－ＣＨ２ＣＨ２－ＯＣＯ－、－ＣＯＯ－ＣＨ２－、－ＯＣＯ－ＣＨ２－、－ＣＨ２－ＣＯＯ－、－ＣＨ２－ＯＣＯ－、－ＣＹ１＝ＣＹ２－（式中、Ｙ１及びＹ２はそれぞれ独立して、フッ素原子又は水素原子を表す。）、－Ｃ≡Ｃ－又は単結合を表し、
Ｍ２０１は１，４－フェニレン基、トランス－１，４－シクロヘキシレン基又は単結合を表し、式中の全ての１，４－フェニレン基は、任意の水素原子がフッ素原子、炭素数１～３のアルキル基及び／又は炭素数１～２のアルコキシ基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 as a fluorine atom, a carbon number of 1 to The alkyl group may be substituted with 3 alkyl groups and / or an alkoxy group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms. ) 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－（ＣＨ２）ｓ－を表すが、ＰＳＡ表示素子においては少なくとも一方が単結合であることが好ましく、共に単結合を表す化合物又は一方が単結合でもう一方が炭素原子数１～８のアルキレン基又は－Ｏ－（ＣＨ２）ｓ－を表す態様が好ましい。この場合１～４のアルキル基が好ましく、ｓは１～４が好ましい。 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、－ＯＣＨ２－、－ＣＨ２Ｏ－、－ＣＯＯ－、－ＯＣＯ－、－ＣＦ２Ｏ－、－ＯＣＦ２－、－ＣＨ２ＣＨ２－、－ＣＦ２ＣＦ２－又は単結合が好ましく、－ＣＯＯ－、－ＯＣＯ－又は単結合がより好ましく、単結合が特に好ましい。 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－７）を表すことが好ましく、式（ＸＸａ－１）から式（ＸＸａ－３）、式（ＸＸａ－６）から式（ＸＸａ－７）を表すことがより好ましく、式（ＸＸａ－１）、式（ＸＸａ－２）又は式（ＸＸａ－６）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, it is preferable to represent the following formulas (XXa-1) to (XXa-7) It is more preferable that the formula (XXa-1) to the formula (XXa-3) and the formula (XXa-6) to the formula (XXa-7) are represented, and the formula (XXa-1), the formula (XXa-2) or the formula (XXa-7) It is particularly preferred to represent −6).
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000070
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000070
（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-C000071
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000071
（式中、ベンゼンはフッ素原子、炭素数１～３のアルキル基及び／又は炭素数１～２のアルコキシ基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 by a fluorine atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and / or an alkoxy group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms, 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-C000072
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000072
（式中、ＲＱは炭素原子数１から２２の直鎖アルキル基又は分岐鎖アルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の１つ又は２つ以上のＣＨ２基は、酸素原子が直接隣接しないように、－Ｏ－、－ＣＨ＝ＣＨ－、－ＣＯ－、－ＯＣＯ－、－ＣＯＯ－、－Ｃ≡Ｃ－、－ＣＦ２Ｏ－、－ＯＣＦ２－で置換されてよく、ＲＱ中の水素原子は、４－ヒドロキシ－３，５－ジ－ｔ－ブチルフェニル基で置換されていてもよく、ＭＱ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中の１つ又は非隣接の２つの－ＣＨ２－は－Ｏ－で置換されていても良い。）
　ＲＱは炭素原子数１から２２の直鎖アルキル基又は分岐鎖アルキル基を表し、該アルキル基中の１つ又は２つ以上のＣＨ２基は、酸素原子が直接隣接しないように、－Ｏ－、－ＣＨ＝ＣＨ－、－ＣＯ－、－ＯＣＯ－、－ＣＯＯ－、－Ｃ≡Ｃ－、－ＣＦ２Ｏ－、－ＯＣＦ２－で置換されてよいが、炭素原子数１から１０の直鎖アルキル基、直鎖アルコキシ基、１つのＣＨ２基が－ＯＣＯ－又は－ＣＯＯ－に置換された直鎖アルキル基、分岐鎖アルキル基、分岐アルコキシ基、１つのＣＨ２基が－ＯＣＯ－又は－ＣＯＯ－に置換された分岐鎖アルキル基が好ましく、炭素原子数１から２０の直鎖アルキル基、１つのＣＨ２基が－ＯＣＯ－又は－ＣＯＯ－に置換された直鎖アルキル基、分岐鎖アルキル基、分岐アルコキシ基、１つのＣＨ２基が－ＯＣＯ－又は－ＣＯＯ－に置換された分岐鎖アルキル基が更に好ましい。ＭＱはトランス－１，４－シクロへキシレン基、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 substituted with, in R Q hydrogen atoms, 4-hydroxy-3,5-di -t- butyl phenyl group may be substituted by, M Q is trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, 1,4-phenylene group or a single bond In the trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, one or two non-adjacent —CH 2 — may be substituted with —O—.
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-C000073
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000073
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、ＬＱ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%.
　また、本発明に使用できる酸化防止剤又は光安定剤としてより具体的には以下の（ＩＩＩ－１）～（ＩＩＩ－３８）で表される化合物が好ましい。 More specifically, the following compounds (III-1) to (III-38) are preferred as antioxidants or light stabilizers that can be used in the present invention.
Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000074
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（式中、ｎは０から２０の整数を表す。）
　本願発明の組成物において、一般式（Ｑ）で表される化合物又は一般式（ＩＩＩ－１）～（ＩＩＩ－３８）から選ばれる化合物を１種又は２種以上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。
一般的に液晶組成物の物性値から計算される各種パラメータは、液晶表示素子の特性を表現する手法として用いられる。それらには、応答速度を支配するパラメータであるγ１／Ｋ３３、電気光学効果の急峻性を支配するパラメータであるＫ１１／Ｋ３３及び駆動電圧を支配するパラメータである｜Ｋ３３／Δε｜等がある。本発明の液晶組成物は高速応答、低駆動電圧、良好な低温保存性、広視野角および高透過率を両立させたものである。したがって、応答速度を支配するパラメータであるγ１／Ｋ３３は１０ ．０ｍＰａ・ｓ・ｐＮ－１以下が好ましく、９．８ｍＰａ・ｓ・ｐＮ－１以下が好ましく、９．５ｍＰａ・ｓ・ｐＮ－１以下が好ましく、９．２ｍＰａ・ｓ・ｐＮ－１以下が好ましく、９．０ｍＰａ・ｓ・ｐＮ－１以下が特に好ましい。電気光学効果の急峻性を支配するパラメータであるＫ１１／Ｋ３３は１．２０以下が好ましく、１．１５以下が好ましく、１．１０以下が好ましく、１．０７以下が好ましく、１．０５以下が好ましく、１．０３以下が特に好ましい。駆動電圧を支配するパラメータである｜Ｋ３３／Δε｜は６．０ｐＮ以下が好ましく、５．７ｐＮ以下が好ましく、５．５ｐＮ以下が好ましく、５．３ｐＮ以下が好ましく、５．１ｐＮ以下が特に好ましい。 (In the formula, n represents an integer of 0 to 20.)
The composition of the present invention preferably contains one or more compounds represented by general formula (Q) or compounds selected from general formulas (III-1) to (III-38). It is further preferable to contain 5 types, and the content is preferably 0.001 to 1%, more preferably 0.001 to 0.1%, and particularly preferably 0.001 to 0.05%.
Generally, various parameters calculated from the physical property values of the liquid crystal composition are used as a method for expressing the characteristics of the liquid crystal display element. These include γ 1 / K 33 , which governs the response speed, K 11 / K 33 , which governs the steepness of the electro-optic effect, and | K 33 / Δε |, which governs the drive voltage. Etc. The liquid crystal composition of the present invention has both a high-speed response, a low driving voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, a wide viewing angle, and a high transmittance. Therefore, γ 1 / K 33 which is a parameter governing the response speed is 10. 0 mPa · s · pN −1 or less is preferred, 9.8 mPa · s · pN −1 or less is preferred, 9.5 mPa · s · pN −1 or less is preferred, 9.2 mPa · s · pN −1 or less is preferred, 9.0 mPa · s · pN −1 or less is particularly preferable. K 11 / K 33 which is a parameter governing the steepness of the electro-optic effect is preferably 1.20 or less, preferably 1.15 or less, preferably 1.10 or less, preferably 1.07 or less, and 1.05 or less. Is preferable, and 1.03 or less is particularly preferable. | K 33 / Δε |, which is a parameter governing the drive voltage, is preferably 6.0 pN or less, preferably 5.7 pN or less, preferably 5.5 pN or less, preferably 5.3 pN or less, and particularly preferably 5.1 pN or less. .
　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。 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.
　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、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 mode, IPS mode or ECB mode liquid crystal display element.
　また、ＯＤＦ法による液晶表示素子の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が、本願発明の液晶組成物は、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であるため、液晶表示素子の歩留まりを高く保持することもできる。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が、本願発明の液晶組成物を用いることにより、小型液晶表示素子においても安定した液晶材料の吐出量を実現できる。 Moreover, in the manufacturing process of the liquid crystal display element by the ODF method, it is necessary to drop an optimal liquid crystal injection amount according to the size of the liquid crystal display element. The liquid crystal display element can be kept at a high yield because liquid crystal can be stably dropped over a long period of time with little influence on abrupt pressure change or impact in the apparatus. In particular, small liquid crystal display elements that are frequently used in smartphones that have been popular recently are difficult to control the deviation from the optimal value within a certain range because the optimal liquid crystal injection amount is small. By using an object, a stable discharge amount of a liquid crystal material can be realized even in a small liquid crystal display element.
　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　：２９３Ｋにおける屈折率異方性
　Δε　：２９３Ｋにおける誘電率異方性
　γ１　：２９３Ｋにおける回転粘度（ｍＰａ・ｓ)
　Ｋ１１　：２９３Ｋにおける広がりの弾性定数（ｐＮ）
　Ｋ３３　：２９３Ｋにおける曲がりの弾性定数（ｐＮ）
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＞ T ni : Nematic phase-isotropic liquid phase transition temperature (° C.)
Δn: Refractive index anisotropy at 293K Δε: Dielectric anisotropy at 293K γ 1 : Rotational viscosity (mPa · s) at 293K
K 11 : Elastic constant of expansion at 293K (pN)
K 33 : Elastic constant of bending at 293K (pN)
In the examples, the following abbreviations are used for the description of compounds.
<Ring structure>
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＜側鎖構造＞ <Side chain structure>
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（ただし、表中のｎは自然数である。）
＜連結構造＞ (However, n in the table is a natural number.)
<Connecting structure>
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（ただし、表中のｎは自然数である。）
＜実施例１～６＞
　実施例として、ＬＣ－１（実施例１）、ＬＣ－２（実施例２）、ＬＣ－３（実施例３）、ＬＣ－４（実施例４）、ＬＣ－５（実施例５）及びＬＣ－６（実施例６）の液晶組成物を調製し、その物性値を測定した。以下に液晶組成物の構成とその物性値の結果を示した。 (However, n in the table is a natural number.)
<Examples 1 to 6>
Examples include LC-1 (Example 1), LC-2 (Example 2), LC-3 (Example 3), LC-4 (Example 4), LC-5 (Example 5) and LC. A liquid crystal composition of −6 (Example 6) was prepared, and its physical properties were measured. The composition of the liquid crystal composition and the results of its physical property values are shown below.
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　ＬＣ－１（実施例１）、ＬＣ－２（実施例２）、ＬＣ－３（実施例３）、ＬＣ－４（実施例４）、ＬＣ－５（実施例５）及びＬＣ－６（実施例６）は、応答速度を支配するパラメータであるγ１／Ｋ３３が充分に小さく、電気光学効果の急峻性を支配するパラメータであるＫ１１／Ｋ３３が充分に小さく、駆動電圧を支配するパラメータである｜Ｋ３３／Δε｜が充分に低い液晶組成物であることが分かった。また、Δｎの波長分散性も充分に小さいことがわかった。 LC-1 (Example 1), LC-2 (Example 2), LC-3 (Example 3), LC-4 (Example 4), LC-5 (Example 5) and LC-6 (Example) In the example 6), γ 1 / K 33 that is a parameter that governs the response speed is sufficiently small, and K 11 / K 33 that is a parameter that governs the steepness of the electro-optic effect is sufficiently small and governs the driving voltage. It was found that the parameter | K 33 / Δε | was a sufficiently low liquid crystal composition. It was also found that Δn wavelength dispersibility was sufficiently small.
　次に、これらの液晶組成物をそれぞれセルギャップ３．０μｍでホメオトロピック配向を誘起するポリイミド配向膜を塗布したＩＴＯ付きセルに真空注入法で注入することで、垂直配向（ＶＡ）液晶表示素子を得た。これらのＶＡ液晶表示素子は、高速応答、低駆動電圧、良好な低温保存性、広視野角、高透過率を示すことが確認された。 Next, by injecting these liquid crystal compositions into a cell with ITO coated with a polyimide alignment film that induces homeotropic alignment with a cell gap of 3.0 μm, respectively, a vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display element is obtained. Obtained. These VA liquid crystal display elements were confirmed to exhibit high-speed response, low drive voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, wide viewing angle, and high transmittance.
　以上より、本発明の液晶組成物は高速応答、低駆動電圧、良好な低温保存性、広視野角、高透過率を全て両立できる、優れた液晶組成物であることが分かった。
＜比較例１～７＞
　比較例として、ＬＣ－Ａ（比較例１）、ＬＣ－Ｂ（比較例２）、ＬＣ－Ｃ（比較例３）、ＬＣ－Ｄ（比較例４）、ＬＣ－Ｅ（比較例５）、ＬＣ－Ｆ（比較例６）及びＬＣ－Ｇ（比較例７）の液晶組成物を調製し、その物性値を測定した。以下に液晶組成物の構成とその物性値を示した。 From the above, it was found that the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is an excellent liquid crystal composition capable of satisfying all of high-speed response, low driving voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, wide viewing angle, and high transmittance.
<Comparative Examples 1 to 7>
As comparative examples, LC-A (Comparative Example 1), LC-B (Comparative Example 2), LC-C (Comparative Example 3), LC-D (Comparative Example 4), LC-E (Comparative Example 5), LC Liquid crystal compositions of -F (Comparative Example 6) and LC-G (Comparative Example 7) were prepared, and their physical properties were measured. The structure of the liquid crystal composition and its physical property values are shown below.
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　ＬＣ－Ａ（比較例１）、ＬＣ－Ｂ（比較例２）、ＬＣ－Ｃ（比較例３）、ＬＣ－Ｄ（比較例４）、ＬＣ－Ｅ（比較例５）、ＬＣ－Ｆ（比較例６）及びＬＣ－Ｇ（比較例７）は、実施例と比較して応答速度を支配するパラメータであるγ１／Ｋ３３、電気光学効果の急峻性を支配するパラメータであるＫ１１／Ｋ３３、駆動電圧を支配するパラメータである｜Ｋ３３／Δε｜又は、Δｎの波長分散性のいずれか又はそれらの複数が劣っていることがわかった。 LC-A (Comparative Example 1), LC-B (Comparative Example 2), LC-C (Comparative Example 3), LC-D (Comparative Example 4), LC-E (Comparative Example 5), LC-F (Comparative) Example 6) and LC-G (Comparative Example 7) are γ 1 / K 33 , which is a parameter that governs the response speed, and K 11 / K, which is a parameter that governs the steepness of the electro-optic effect, as compared to the Example. 33 , it was found that either | K 33 / Δε |, which is a parameter governing the driving voltage, or Δn wavelength dispersion or a plurality of them is inferior.
　次に、これらの液晶組成物をそれぞれセルギャップ３．０μｍでホメオトロピック配向を誘起するポリイミド配向膜を塗布したＩＴＯ付きセルに真空注入法で注入することで、垂直配向（ＶＡ）液晶表示素子を得た。得られた垂直配向（ＶＡ）液晶表示素子の電気光学特性を評価した結果を以下に示す。下表中の○は実施例で得られた液晶表示素子と比較して同等以上の性能を示したもの、×は実施例で得られた液晶表示素子と比較して有意に劣っていることが確認されたものを表す。 Next, by injecting these liquid crystal compositions into a cell with ITO coated with a polyimide alignment film that induces homeotropic alignment with a cell gap of 3.0 μm, respectively, a vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display element is obtained. Obtained. The results of evaluating the electro-optical characteristics of the obtained vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display element are shown below. ○ in the table below shows performance equal to or better than the liquid crystal display elements obtained in the examples, and × is significantly inferior to the liquid crystal display elements obtained in the examples. Indicates confirmed item.
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　これらのＶＡ液晶表示素子は、実施例で作成した表示素子と比較して、応答速度、駆動電圧、低温保存性、視野角、透過率のいずれか又はそれらの複数が劣っていることが確認された。
＜実施例７～実施例２４＞
　調製した液晶組成物ＬＣ－１～ＬＣ６に対して、重合性化合物としてＸＸ－２、ＸＸ－２－Ｆ及びＸＸ－２－Ｏ１で表される重合性化合物を添加し、重合性化合物含有液晶組成物ＭＬＣ－１～ＭＬＣ－１８（実施例７～２４）を調製した。 It has been confirmed that these VA liquid crystal display elements are inferior in response speed, drive voltage, low-temperature storage stability, viewing angle, transmittance, or a plurality thereof, compared with the display elements prepared in the examples. It was.
<Example 7 to Example 24>
A polymerizable compound represented by XX-2, XX-2-F and XX-2-O1 is added as a polymerizable compound to the prepared liquid crystal compositions LC-1 to LC6, and a polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition is added. The products MLC-1 to MLC-18 (Examples 7 to 24) were prepared.
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得られた重合性化合物含有液晶組成物の構成を以下に示す。 The structure of the obtained polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition is shown below.
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　これらの重合性化合物含有液晶組成物をそれぞれセルギャップ３．０μｍでホメオトロピック配向を誘起するポリイミド配向膜を塗布したＩＴＯ付きセルに真空注入法で注入することで、垂直配向（ＶＡ）液晶表示素子を得た。得られたＶＡ液晶表示素子に対し、１０Ｖ、１００Ｈｚの矩形波を印加しながら、１００ｍＷ／ｃｍ－２（３６５ｎｍ）の強度の高圧水銀ランプで１０Ｊ露光した。更に、電圧を切った状態で１００Ｊ露光することで高分子安定化垂直配向（ＰＳＶＡ）液晶表示素子を得た。これらのＰＳＶＡ液晶表示素子は、実施例１～６で作成した垂直配向（ＶＡ）液晶表示素子と同様以上の特性を示すことが確認された。 By vertically injecting these polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal compositions into cells with ITO coated with a polyimide alignment film that induces homeotropic alignment with a cell gap of 3.0 μm, a vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display device Got. The obtained VA liquid crystal display device was exposed to 10 J with a high-pressure mercury lamp having an intensity of 100 mW / cm −2 (365 nm) while applying a rectangular wave of 10 V and 100 Hz. Furthermore, a polymer-stabilized vertical alignment (PSVA) liquid crystal display element was obtained by 100 J exposure with the voltage cut. These PSVA liquid crystal display elements were confirmed to exhibit the same or higher characteristics as the vertical alignment (VA) liquid crystal display elements prepared in Examples 1 to 6.
　以上より、本発明の液晶組成物はＰＳＶＡ表示素子においても高速応答、低駆動電圧、良好な低温保存性、広視野角、高透過率を全て両立できる、優れた液晶組成物であることが分かった。 From the above, it can be seen that the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is an excellent liquid crystal composition that can achieve all of high-speed response, low driving voltage, good low-temperature storage stability, wide viewing angle, and high transmittance even in a PSVA display element. It was.

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  1. 　一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物、一般式（Ｌ）で表される誘電的に中性な化合物から選ばれる１種又は２種以上の化合物を含有し、
    組成物全量に対する一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物の合計の含有量が３％以上であり、組成物全量に対する一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物の合計の含有量が３％以上であり、一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物、一般式（ｉｉ）で表される化合物及び一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物全量に対する一般式（ｉ）で表される化合物の合計の含有量が２０％以上である誘電率異方性が負の液晶組成物。
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     （式中、Ｒｉ１及びＲｉｉ１はそれぞれ独立して、炭素原子数１～５のアルキル基を表し、Ｒｉ２及びＲｉｉ２はそれぞれ独立して、メチル基又はメトキシ基を表し、
    ＲＮｄ１１、ＲＮｄ１２、ＲＮ１１、ＲＮ１２、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－ＣＨ２－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、
    ｎＮｄ１１は１、２又は３を表し、ｎＮ１１及びｎＮ１２は０、１、２又は３を表すが、ｎＮ１１＋ｎＮ１２は１、２又は３を表し、ｎＬ１は０、１、２又は３を表し、
    　ＡＮ１１、ＡＮ１２、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－ＣＨ２－又は隣接していない２個以上の－ＣＨ２－は－Ｏ－に置き換えられてもよい。）及び
    （ｂ）　１，４－フェニレン基（この基中に存在する１個の－ＣＨ＝又は隣接していない２個以上の－ＣＨ＝は－Ｎ＝に置き換えられてもよい。）
    （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、
    　ＺＮ１１、ＺＮ１２、ＺＬ１及びＺＬ２はそれぞれ独立して単結合、－ＣＨ２ＣＨ２－、－（ＣＨ２）４－、－ＯＣＨ２－、－ＣＨ２Ｏ－、－ＣＯＯ－、－ＯＣＯ－、－ＯＣＦ２－、－ＣＦ２Ｏ－、－ＣＨ＝Ｎ－Ｎ＝ＣＨ－、－ＣＨ＝ＣＨ－、－ＣＦ＝ＣＦ－又は－Ｃ≡Ｃ－を表し、
    　ＡＮ１１、ＡＮ１２、ＡＬ１、ＡＬ２及び／又はＡＬ３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、ＺＮ１１、ＺＮ１２、ＺＬ１及び／又は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（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物は一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）で表される化合物を除き、一般式（Ｌ）で表される化合物は、一般式（ｉ）、一般式（ｉｉ）、一般式（Ｎ－１ｄ）及び一般式（Ｎ－１）で表される化合物を除く。）     One or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (i), one or more compounds selected from compounds represented by general formula (ii), general formula (N-1d) ), One or more compounds selected from the compounds represented by formula (N-1), one or more compounds selected from the compounds represented by formula (N-1), represented by formula (L) Containing one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of dielectrically neutral compounds,
    The total content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 3% or more, and the total content of the compound represented by the general formula (ii) with respect to the total amount of the composition is 3% or more. Yes, the total content of the compound represented by general formula (i) relative to the total amount of the compound represented by general formula (i), the compound represented by general formula (ii) and the compound represented by general formula (L) A liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy and an amount of 20% or more.
    Figure JPOXMLDOC01-appb-C000001
     (Wherein R i1 and R ii1 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R i2 and R ii2 each independently represent a methyl group or a methoxy group,
    R Nd11 , R Nd12 , R N11 , R N12 , R L1 and R L2 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more adjacent ones in the alkyl group Each —CH 2 — may be independently substituted by —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—;
    n Nd11 represents 1, 2 or 3; n N11 and n N12 represent 0, 1, 2 or 3; n N11 + n N12 represents 1, 2 or 3; n L1 represents 0, 1, 2 or 3 3
    A N11 , A N12 , A L1 , A L2 and A L3 are each independently (a) a 1,4-cyclohexylene group (one —CH 2 — present in this group or two not adjacent to each other). The above -CH 2- may be replaced by -O-) and (b) 1,4-phenylene group (one -CH = present in this group or two or more non-adjacent groups) -CH = may be replaced by -N =.
    (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 One —CH═ present in the 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-diyl group 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 N11 , Z N12 , Z L1 and Z L2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, — Represents OCO—, —OCF 2 —, —CF 2 O—, —CH═N—N═CH—, —CH═CH—, —CF═CF— or —C≡C—,
    When a plurality of A N11 , A N12 , A L1 , A L2 and / or A L3 are present, they may be the same or different, and Z N11 , Z N12 , Z L1 and / or Z L2 may be When there are a plurality of them, they may be the same or different, but the compound represented by the general formula (N-1) is a compound represented by the general formula except for the compound represented by the general formula (N-1d). The compound represented by (L) excludes compounds represented by general formula (i), general formula (ii), general formula (N-1d) and general formula (N-1). )
  2. 　さらに重合性化合物を含有する請求項１記載の誘電率異方性が負の液晶組成物。 The liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy according to claim 1, further comprising a polymerizable compound.
  3. 　請求項１又は２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 or 2.
  4. 　請求項１又は２記載の液晶組成物を用いたＶＡ型の液晶表示素子。 A VA liquid crystal display element using the liquid crystal composition according to claim 1.
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