Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Incorporated

Kawamura Institute of Chemical Research

Other

Sagami Chemical Research Center

Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.

Cosmo Research Institute

Kawamura Institute of Chemical Res.

Sadao Takehara

Masashi Osawa

Haruyoshi Takatsu

Toru Fujisawa

Tadao Shoji

Kiyofumi Takeuchi

Shinji Ogawa

Makoto Negishi

Hiroshi Ogawa

Takeshi Kuriyama

Yoshi Arai

Jitsuo Kurokawa

Kayoko Nakamura

Tetsuo Kusumoto

Gerwald F Grahe

Rainer Bruno Frings

Yutaka Nagashima

Cornelia Pithart

Kiyohumi Takeuchi

Tamejiro Hiyama

Tomohiro Yoshinari

Mitsunori Tabata

Kazuhito Sato

Hiroyuki Ohnishi

Katsumi Miyamoto

Christine Fugger

Norie Ishida

Akiko Nakayama

Takashi Matsumoto

Hiroshi Hasebe

Yoshitaka Saito

Tatsuo Kawara

Kiyoharu Nishide

Norie Osawa

Hirokazu Yanagihara

Kusumoto, Tetsuo

The present invention provides 1,7,8-trifluoro-2-naphthol and a derivative thereof as intermediates for efficiently producing a trifluoronaphthalene liquid crystal material. A method for efficiently producing a trifluoronaphthalene liquid crystal material using such intermediates is also disclosed. A naphthol derivative having the following general formula (I) is disclosed. A method for producing a trifluoronaphthalene compound having the following general formula (IV), (VI) or (VIII) using the naphthol derivative as a raw material is also disclosed 

1,7,8-Trifluoronaphthalene-2-naphthol, and method for producing liquid crystal compound using same

Disclosed in a novel liquid-crystalline compound which is a naphthalene derivative useful as an electro-optical liquid crystal display material, a liquid crystal composition containing such naphthalene derivatives and a liquid crystal display device comprising the same. The naphthalene derivative provided by the present invention exhibits an excellent liquid-crystallinity and miscibility with currently widely used liquid crystal compositions or compositions. The addition of the naphthalene derivative makes it possible to drastically lower the threshold voltage of the liquid crystal composition while maintaining its high response. The naphthalene derivative of the present invention is characterized by a large birefringence index. Further, most of the naphthalene derivative of the present invention has no strongly polar group in its molecule and thus can also be used for active matrix driving. Moreover, as shown in the foregoing examples, the naphthalene derivative of the present invention can be easily produced and is colorless and chemically stable. Accordingly, the liquid crystal composition comprising the naphthalene derivative of the present invention is extremely useful as a practical liquid crystal composition, particularly a liquid crystal composition which can operate within a wide temperature range and requires a high speed response and a low voltage driving.

Naphthalene derivative and liquid crystal composition comprising the same

A novel compound represented by the general formula (I), and a nematic liquid crystal composition incorporating the same. A compound represented by the general formula (I) can be produced industrially extremely easily, as shown in the examples, displays superior compatibility with current general purpose host liquid crystals as a nematic phase, and also shows little crystal precipitation at low temperatures. Moreover, by addition of a small amount of such a compound to a host liquid crystal, the liquid crystal temperature range at low temperatures can be effectively widened without any significant worsening of the various characteristics of the liquid crystal material. Consequently, a compound of the present invention is an extremely useful liquid crystal material which is suitable for various liquid crystal display elements which require a broad operating temperature range.

Fused ring compound

The present invention discloses a decahydronaphthalene derivative represented by general formula (I):a liquid crystal composition in which it is contained, and a liquid crystal device in which it is used. The novel decahydronaphthalene derivative of the present invention can be produced industrially extremely easily as shown in the examples, and by adding a small amount to a base liquid crystal, it is possible to have effects that expand the nematic phase temperature range, thereby improving its various characteristics as a nematic liquid crystal. Moreover, the novel decahydronaphthalene derivative of the present invention also has superior co-solubility with base liquid crystals generally used at present. Thus, it is suitable for various types of liquid crystal devices requiring a wide operating temperature range, and is extremely useful as a liquid crystal material.

Decahydronaphthalene derivative

Compound having tetrahydronaphthalene skeleton and liquid crystal composition containing same

Fluorine-substituted-4-alkenylbenzoic acid and derivatives thereof, and nematic liquid crystal composition containing cyanophenyl benzoate derivatives and liquid crystal display system using the same

Polymerizable compound, polymerizable liquid crystal composition containing the same, and optically anisotropic medium made from the composition

Disclosed is a novel liquid-crystalline compound which is a naphthalene derivative useful as an electro-optical liquid crystal display material, a liquid crystal composition containing such naphthalene derivatives and a liquid crystal display device comprising the same. The naphthalene derivative provided by the present invention exhibits an excellent liquid-crystallinity and miscibility with currently widely used liquid crystal compositions or compositions. The addition of the naphthalene derivative makes it possible to drastically lower the threshold voltage of the liquid crystal composition while maintaining its high response. The naphthalene derivative of the present invention is characterized by a large birefringence index. Further, most of the naphthalene derivative of the present invention has no strongly polar group in its molecule and thus can also be used for active matrix driving. Moreover, as shown in the foregoing examples, the naphthalene derivative of the present invention can be easily produced and is colorless and chemically stable. Accordingly, the liquid crystal composition comprising the naphthalene derivative of the present invention is extremely useful as a practical liquid crystal composition, particularly a liquid crystal composition which can operate within a wide temperature range and requires a high speed response and a low voltage driving.

A reduction purification method of a nitrogen oxide-containing exhaust gas by contacting said nitrogen oxide-containing exhaust gas with a catalyst in an oxidative atmosphere in which an excess amount of oxygen is present and in the presence of a least one reducing agent selected from the group consisting of a hydrocarbon and an oxygen-containing organic compound, wherein said catalyst comprises an alumina having supported thereon (a) tin and (b) at least one selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, palladium, rhodium and indium.

Reduction purification method of nitrogen oxide-containing exhaust gas

A novel liquid crystal compound, a nematic liquid crystal composition, and a liquid crystal display system using the composition are disclosed herein. The liquid crystal compound is represented by the general formula (I):

A reduction purification method of a nitrogen oxide-containing exhaust gas by contacting said nitrogen oxide-containing exhaust gas with a catalyst in an oxidative atmosphere in which an excess amount of oxygen is present and in the presence of at least one reducing agent selected from the group consisting of a hydrocarbon and an oxygen-containing organic compound, wherein said catalyst comprises an alumina having supported thereon (a) tin and (b) at least one selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, palladium, rhodium and indium.

Disclosed is to provide an azine derivative as a novel liquid crystal compound, a novel process for the preparation of an asymmetrical azine in a high reaction yield with an extremely small amount of by-products such as symmetrical azines, a nematic liquid crystal composition containing the azine derivative which exhibits a broad driving temperature range and an excellent response for the desired high birefringence index, a liquid crystal display device such as TN-LCD, STN-LCD and TFT-LCD having improved electro-optical properties comprising the liquid crystal composition as a constituent material, and a light-scattering type liquid crystal display system which exhibits a suppressed memory phenomenon, a higher uniformity in turbidity for display and improved display properties and response against temperature change while maintaining and improving the required display properties such as fast switching time, lower voltage driving, higher light-control layer resistivity and higher contrast ratio even in the foregoing light-scattering type liquid crystal display system.

Azine derivative, process for the preparation thereof, nematic liquid

A liquid crystal display comprising a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 is independently F, Cl, CN, OCN, SCN, OCF.sub.3, OCF.sub.2 H, OCF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3, R, --OR, --COOR or --OCOR, wherein R is alkyl, alkenyl or alkoxyalkyl, provided that at least one of Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 is R, --OR, --COOR or --OCOR; each of Z, Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2, Z.sup.3 and Z.sup.4 is independently a single bond. CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.dbd.C--, --COO--, --OCO--, --CH.sub.2 O--, OCH.sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --O-- or --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --: ring A is a group of formula (II): ##STR2## wherein each of X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4, X.sup.5, X.sup.6, X.sup.7, X.sup.8, X.sup.9, and X.sup.10 is independently H or D, provided that at least one of them is D; each of rings K, L, J, M and N is independently trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-cyclohexenylene, substituted trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-phenylene, substituted 1,4-phenylene, 1,3-dioxane-2,6-diyl, pyrimidine-2,5-diyl, pyridine-2,5-diyl, pyrazine-2,5-diyl or a group of formula (III): ##STR3## wherein each of X.sup.11, X.sup.12, X.sup.13, X.sup.14, X.sup.15, X.sup.16, X.sup.17, X.sup.18, X.sup.19, and X.sup.20 is independently H or D, provided that at least one of them is D; in which the ring of formula (III) may be the same as or different from ring A; and k, l, m, and n each independently is 0 or 1, provided that the sum of k, l, m, and n is 0, 1 or 2. The compound is useful as an electro-optic liquid crystal display material.

Cyclic hydrocarbon derivative and liquid crystal composition containing

A cyclic hydrocarbon derivative represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each of Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 is independently F, Cl, CN, OCN, SCN, OCF.sub.3, OCF.sub.2 H, OCF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3, R, --OR, --COOR or --OCOR, wherein R is alkyl, alkenyl or alkoxyalkyl, provided that at least one of Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 is R, --OR, --COOR or --OCOR; each of Z, Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2, Z.sup.3 and Z.sup.4 is independently a single bond, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C--, --COO--, --OCO--, --CH.sub.2 O--, OCH.sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --O-- or --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --; ring A is group of formula (II): ##STR2## wherein each of X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4, X.sup.5, X.sup.6, X.sup.7, X.sup.8, X.sup.9, and X.sup.10 is independently H or D, provided that at least one of them is D; each of rings K, L, J, M and N is independently trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-cyclohexenylene, substituted trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-phenylene, substituted 1,4-phenylene, 1,3-dioxane-2,6-diyl, pyrimidine-2,5-diyl, pyridine-2,5-diyl, pyarazine-2,5-diyl or a group of formula (III): ##STR3## wherein each of X.sup.11, X.sup.12, X.sup.13, X.sup.14, X.sup.15, X.sup.16, X.sup.17, X.sup.18, X.sup.19, and X.sup.20 is independently H or D, provided that at least one of them is D; in which the ring of formula (III) may be the same as or different from ring A; and k, l, m, and n each independently is 0 or 1, provided that the sum of k, l, m, and n is 0, 1 or 2. The compound is useful as an electro-optic liquid crystal display material.

A compound represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 represents an alkyl group having from 2 to 16 carbon atoms; rings A, B, C, and D each represents a 1,4-phenylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group having one or two halogen atoms; Y represents a single bond, ##STR2## m and n each represents 0 or 1; p represents 0, 1, or 2; q represents 0 or an integer of from 1 to 6; and C* and C** each represents an asymmetric carbon atom in an (S)- or (R)-configuration, and a liquid crystal composition containing the compound of formula (I). The compound of formula (I) is a chiral liquid crystal compound exhibiting large spontaneous polarization, a long helical pitch, an SC* phase in a broad temperature range including room temperature, satisfactory orientation, and a high rate of response.

Lactic acid derivatives and liquid crystal compositions containing the

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