WO2014155479A1

WO2014155479A1 - Liquid crystal composition and liquid crystal display element using same

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Publication number: WO2014155479A1
Application number: PCT/JP2013/058532
Authority: WO
Inventors: 河村　丞治; 雅裕丹羽; 根岸　真
Original assignee: Dic株式会社
Priority date: 2013-03-25
Filing date: 2013-03-25
Publication date: 2014-10-02
Also published as: JPWO2014155479A1; CN104884576A; JP5561440B1

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a liquid crystal composition having a positive Δε, the composition having a liquid crystal phase that has a broad temperature range, low viscosity, favorable solubility at low temperature, high relative resistance and voltage retention rate, and stability towards heat and light. Furthermore, in order to achieve this purpose, a liquid crystal composition is provided that contains at least one compound expressed by formula (i) and at least one compound selected from the compounds expressed by formula (ii-1) and the compounds expressed by formula (ii-2).

Description

Liquid crystal composition and liquid crystal display device using the same

The present invention relates to a nematic liquid crystal composition having a positive dielectric anisotropy (Δε) useful as a liquid crystal display material, and a liquid crystal display device using the same.

Liquid crystal display elements are used in various measuring instruments, automobile panels, word processors, electronic notebooks, printers, computers, televisions, watches, advertisement display boards, as well as watches and calculators. Typical liquid crystal display methods include TN (twisted nematic), STN (super twisted nematic), vertical alignment using TFT (thin film transistor), and IPS (in-plane switching). Etc. The liquid crystal composition used in these liquid crystal display elements is stable against external stimuli such as moisture, air, heat, light, etc., and exhibits a liquid crystal phase in the widest possible temperature range centering on room temperature. And a low driving voltage is required. Further, the liquid crystal composition is composed of several to several tens of kinds of compounds in order to optimize the dielectric anisotropy (Δε) and / or the refractive index anisotropy (Δn) for each display element. Yes.
In a vertical alignment (VA) type display, a liquid crystal composition having a negative Δε is used, and in a horizontal alignment type display such as a TN type, STN type, or IPS (in-plane switching) type, a liquid crystal composition having a positive Δε. Is used. In addition, a driving method has been reported in which a liquid crystal composition having a positive Δε is vertically aligned when no voltage is applied and a horizontal electric field is applied to display the liquid crystal composition, and the necessity of a liquid crystal composition having a positive Δε is further increased. Yes. On the other hand, low voltage driving, high-speed response, and a wide operating temperature range are required in all driving systems. That is, Δε is positive, the absolute value is large, the viscosity (η) is small, and a high nematic phase-isotropic liquid phase transition temperature (Tni) is required. Further, from the setting of Δn × d, which is the product of Δn and the cell gap (d), it is necessary to adjust Δn of the liquid crystal composition to an appropriate range according to the cell gap. In addition, when applying a liquid crystal display element to a television or the like, since high-speed response is important, a liquid crystal composition having a low rotational viscosity (γ1) is required.

Examples of the composition of the liquid crystal composition intended for high-speed response include, for example, compounds represented by the following general formulas (A-1) to (A-3), wherein Δε is a positive liquid crystal compound, and a liquid crystal having Δε as neutral. A liquid crystal composition using a combination of the following general formula (B) which is a compound is disclosed. The characteristics of these liquid crystal compositions are that a liquid crystal compound having a positive Δε has a —CF ₂ O— structure, and a liquid crystal compound having a negative Δε has an alkenyl group. It is widely known in the field. (Patent Documents 1 to 4)

On the other hand, the use of liquid crystal display elements has expanded, and there has been a significant change in the method of use and manufacturing. In order to cope with these changes, it has become necessary to optimize characteristics other than the basic physical property values as conventionally known. That is, liquid crystal display elements using a liquid crystal composition are widely used, such as VA type and IPS type, and super large size display elements having a size of 50 type or more are practically used. Became. As the substrate size increased, the injection method of liquid crystal composition into the substrate became the main method of injection from the conventional vacuum injection method (ODF: One ： Drop Fill), but the liquid crystal composition was applied to the substrate. The problem that the drop marks when dropped causes the display quality to deteriorate is brought to the surface. Furthermore, in the liquid crystal display element manufacturing process by the ODF method, it is necessary to drop an optimal amount of liquid crystal according to the size of the liquid crystal display element. When the drop amount deviation increases from the optimum value, the balance between the refractive index and the driving electric field of the liquid crystal display element designed in advance is lost, and display defects such as spots and poor contrast occur. In particular, small liquid crystal display elements frequently used in smartphones that have recently become popular are difficult to control the deviation from the optimum value within a certain range because the optimum liquid crystal dripping amount is small. Therefore, in order to keep the yield of the liquid crystal display element high, for example, there is little influence on the sudden pressure change and impact in the dropping device that occurs when dropping the liquid crystal, and the ability to keep dropping the liquid crystal stably for a long time Is also necessary.

Thus, in the liquid crystal composition used for the active matrix drive liquid crystal display element driven by a TFT element or the like, while maintaining the characteristics and performance required for a liquid crystal display element such as high-speed response performance, In addition to the characteristics of having a high specific resistance value or high voltage holding ratio, which are emphasized, and being stable against external stimuli such as light and heat, development in consideration of the manufacturing method of liquid crystal display elements has been required. ing.

JP 2008-037918 A JP 2008-038018 A JP 2010-275390 A JP 2011-052120 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is a liquid crystal composition having a positive Δε, a liquid crystal phase in a wide temperature range, low viscosity, good solubility at low temperature, specific resistance and voltage holding ratio. IPS type and TN type liquid crystal displays that provide high liquid crystal composition that is stable against heat and light, and that are superior in display quality and are less susceptible to display defects such as image sticking and dripping marks. The object is to provide elements with high yield.

The present inventors have studied various liquid crystal compounds and various chemical substances, and found that the above problems can be solved by combining specific liquid crystal compounds, and have completed the present invention.
That is, the present invention provides the following inventions.
(1) at least one compound represented by the general formula (i) and at least one compound selected from the compound represented by the formula (ii-1) and the compound represented by (ii-2) A liquid crystal composition comprising:

(Wherein R ⁱ¹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH ₂ — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH═CH—, — C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO— may be substituted, and a hydrogen atom in the alkyl group may be substituted with a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom,
n ⁱ¹ represents 1 or 2,
X ⁱ¹ represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom,
A ⁱ¹ represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group in which a hydrogen atom may be substituted by a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom;
Z ⁱ¹ represents a single bond, —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —CH ₂ CH ₂ —, —COO— or —OCO—, and when n ⁱ¹ represents 2, A ⁱ¹ and Z ⁱ¹ May be the same or different. )
(2) The liquid crystal composition according to (1), wherein Z ⁱ¹ in the general formula (i) is a single bond (3) A ⁱ¹ in the general formula (i) is a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group (1) The liquid crystal composition described.
(4) The liquid crystal composition according to (1), wherein n ⁱ¹ in the general formula (i) is 2.

(5) The liquid crystal composition according to any one of (1) to (4), which contains a compound represented by the following general formula (L).

(Wherein R ^L1 and R ^L2 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH ₂ — in the alkyl group are each independently Optionally substituted by —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
OL represents 0, 1, 2 or 3;
B ^L1 , B ^L2 and B ^L3 each independently represent (a) a 1,4-cyclohexylene group (one —CH ₂ — present in this group or two or more —CH ₂ — not adjacent to each other). May be replaced by —O—) and (b) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH═ present in this group or two or more —CH═ not adjacent to each other —N May be replaced by =.)
Represents a group selected from the group consisting of: The above groups (a) and (b) may be each independently substituted with a cyano group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom,
L ^L1 and L ^L2 are each independently a single bond, —CH ₂ CH ₂ —, — (CH ₂ ) ₄ —, —OCH ₂ —, —CH ₂ O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —OCF ₂ -, -CF ₂ O-, -CH = NN-CH-, -CH = CH-, -CF = CF- or -C≡C-
When OL is 2 or 3 and a plurality of L ^L2 are present, they may be the same or different, and when OL is 2 or 3 and a plurality of B ^L3 is present, they are the same However, the compound represented by general formula (i) and the compound represented by general formula (ii) are excluded. )

(6) The liquid crystal composition according to any one of (1) to (5), which contains a compound represented by the following general formula (M).

(Wherein R ^M1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH ₂ — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH═CH—, — Optionally substituted by C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
PM represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;
C ^M1 and C ^M2 are each independently
(D) 1,4-cyclohexylene group (this is present in the group one -CH ₂ - or nonadjacent two or more -CH ₂ - may be replaced by -O- or -S- And (e) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH═ present in the group or two or more non-adjacent —CH═ may be replaced by —N═).
Represents a group selected from the group consisting of the above-mentioned groups (d) and (e) each independently substituted with a cyano group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom,
K ^M1 and K ^M2 are each independently a single bond, —CH ₂ CH ₂ —, — (CH ₂ ) ₄ —, —OCH ₂ —, —CH ₂ O—, —OCF ₂ —, —CF ₂ O—, Represents —COO—, —OCO— or —C≡C—,
When PM is 2, 3 or 4 and there are a plurality of K ^M1 , they may be the same or different, and when PM is 2, 3 or 4 and there are a plurality of C ^M2 They may be the same or different,
X ^M1 and X ^M3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a fluorine atom,
X ^M2 represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group. However, the compound represented by general formula (i) and the compound represented by general formula (ii) are excluded. )
(7) A liquid crystal display element for active matrix driving using the liquid crystal composition according to any one of (1) to (6).
(8) The active matrix driving liquid crystal display device according to (7), wherein the operation mode is an IPS system.
(9) The active matrix driving liquid crystal display device according to (7), wherein the operation mode is an FFS system.
(10) The active matrix driving liquid crystal display device according to (7), wherein the operation mode is an ECB system.
(11) The active matrix driving liquid crystal display device according to (7), wherein the operation mode is an OCB system.
(12) The liquid crystal display element for active matrix driving according to (7), wherein the operation mode is a VA system.
(13) The liquid crystal display element for active matrix driving according to (7), wherein the operation mode is a VA-IPS system.
(14) A liquid crystal display using the active matrix liquid crystal display element according to any one of (7) to (13).

The liquid crystal composition of the present invention has a positive dielectric anisotropy, can obtain a viscosity much lower than conventional, has good solubility at low temperature, and has a specific resistance and voltage holding ratio. Since the change received by heat and light is extremely small, the practicality of the product is high, and an IPS type or FFS type liquid crystal display element using the product can achieve a high-speed response. Further, since the performance can be stably exhibited in the liquid crystal display element manufacturing process, display defects due to the process can be suppressed and the manufacturing can be performed with a high yield, which is very useful.

It is sectional drawing of the liquid crystal display element of this invention. A board having 100 to 105 is called a “back plane”, and a board having 200 to 205 is called a “front plane”. It is a figure of the exposure process using the pattern for columnar spacer preparation formed on a black matrix as a photomask pattern.

The liquid crystal composition of the present invention has at least one compound represented by the general formula (i), which has a positive dielectric anisotropy and is a dielectrically positive component, and has the formula (ii-1) There is provided a liquid crystal composition comprising the compound represented by formula (ii-2) and at least one selected from the compounds represented by formula (ii-2).

<About general formula (i)>
The liquid crystal composition of the present invention contains a compound represented by the following general formula (i) as an essential component.

(Wherein R ⁱ¹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH ₂ — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH═CH—, — C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO— may be substituted, and a hydrogen atom in the alkyl group may be substituted with a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom,
n ⁱ¹ represents 1 or 2,
X ⁱ¹ represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom,
A ⁱ¹ independently represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group in which a hydrogen atom may be substituted by a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom;
Z ⁱ¹ represents a single bond, —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —CH ₂ CH ₂ —, —COO— or —OCO—, and when n ¹¹ represents 2, A ⁱ¹ and Z ⁱ¹ May be the same or different. )
The content ratio of the compound represented by the general formula (i) is preferably 25% by mass, preferably 20% by mass, and 15% by mass with respect to the total amount of 100% by mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Preferably, 13 mass% is preferable, 6 mass% is preferable, 4 mass% is preferable, 3 mass% is preferable, and the lower limit is preferably 0.5 mass%, preferably 1 mass%, preferably 5 mass%, 6 mass% is preferable.
Specifically, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (i) is preferably 0.5% by mass or more and 8% by mass or less, and preferably 1% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 5 mass% or less is preferable, 1 mass% or more and 3 mass or less are preferable, and as other embodiment, 4 mass% or more and 15 mass or less are preferable, 5 mass% or more and 13 mass or less are preferable, and 6 mass% or more and 12 mass or less are preferable. Is preferred.

The compound represented by the general formula (i) contained in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention as an essential component is preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (XIII-2).

(Wherein R ¹³ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to contain one or more of these compounds.
The proportion of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII-2) is preferably 5% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, preferably 6% by mass or more, with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 25% by mass, preferably 8% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and preferably 10% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XIII-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (49.1) to the formula (49.4), and the formula (49.1) and / or the formula The compound represented by (49.2) is preferable, and the compounds represented by Formula (49.1) and Formula (49.2) are preferably used in combination. The content of the compounds represented by formula (49.1) and formula (49.2) is preferably 7% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and 9% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more and 13 mass or less are preferable.

When the compounds represented by formula (49.1) and formula (49.2) are used in combination, it is preferable to reduce the amount of the compound represented by formula (49.1). 49.1) and the content of the compound represented by formula (49.1) in the total of the compounds represented by formula (49.2) is preferably 30% by mass or more and 40% by mass, and 34% by mass. % To 38% by mass is preferable.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (i) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIII-3).

(Wherein R ¹³ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to contain one or two of these compounds.
The proportion of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII-3) is preferably 2% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, preferably 4% by mass or more, with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is 20% by mass, preferably 9% by mass to 17% by mass, and preferably 11% by mass to 14% by mass.

The compound represented by the general formula (XIII-3) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (50.1) to the formula (50.4), and the formula (50.1) and / or the formula (50) .2) is preferred.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (i) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-1-2).

(Wherein R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-1-2) is 1% by mass or more, preferably 2% by mass or more, preferably 6% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more.
In consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-1-2) is preferably 20% by mass as an upper limit value. 16 mass% is preferable, 12 mass% is preferable, and 10 mass% is preferable.
Specifically, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-1-2) is preferably 0.5% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 1 mass% or more and 12 mass or less are preferable, 1 mass% or more and 9 mass or less are preferable, and as other embodiment, 0.5 mass% or more and 5 mass or less are preferable, 1 mass% or more and 3 mass or less are preferable, others As an embodiment of this, 5 mass% or more and 13 mass or less are preferable, 6 mass% or more and 10 mass or less are preferable, and 6 mass% or more and 9 mass or less are preferable.

Furthermore, the compounds represented by the general formula (X-1-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (37.1) to (37.4). In particular, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (37.2). The content of the compound represented by the formula (37.2) is preferably 0.5% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and preferably 1% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 1 mass% or more and 9 mass% or less is preferable, 0.5 mass% or more and 5 mass or less are preferable as another embodiment, 1 mass% or more and 3 mass or less are preferable, and as another embodiment 5 mass% The content is preferably 13 mass% or less, preferably 6 mass% or more and 10 mass% or less, and more preferably 6 mass% or more and 9 mass% or less.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (i) of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (X-3-1).

(Wherein R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more of them in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-3-1) is 1% by mass or more, preferably 2% by mass or more, and preferably 3% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more.
In particular, in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-3-1) is preferably 0% by mass or more and 10% by mass. Or less, preferably 0 to 8% by mass, preferably 0 to 6% by mass, and preferably 0 to 4% by mass.

Furthermore, the compounds represented by the general formula (X-3-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (41.1) to (41.4). In particular, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (41.2).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (i) is preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (XIV-2-5).

(Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
In consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-5) is 100 masses of the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Is preferably 5% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, preferably 10% by mass or more and 22% by mass or less, preferably 13% by mass or more and 18% by mass or less, and preferably 13% by mass. The content is 15% by mass or less.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-5) is specifically a compound represented by the formula (57.1) to the formula (57.4). Among these, it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (57.1).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (i) is preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (XIV-2-6).

(Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
In consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-6) is 100 mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. On the other hand, it is preferably 5% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, preferably 10% by mass or more and 22% by mass or less, preferably 15% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and preferably 15% by mass or more. It is 17 mass% or less.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-6) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (58.1) to the formula (58.4), among which the formula (58. It is more preferable to contain the compound represented by 2).

<Regarding General Formulas (ii-1) and (ii-2)>
The liquid crystal composition of the present invention contains a compound represented by the following formula (ii-1) and / or a compound represented by (ii-2) as an essential component.

The content of the compounds represented by formulas (ii-1) and (ii-2) is determined in consideration of the required solubility and birefringence.
The content of the compound represented by the formula (ii-1) is preferably 5% by mass, preferably 7% by mass, and 9% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Preferably, 11 mass% is preferable, 13 mass% is preferable, and 15 mass% is preferable.

In consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the content of the compound represented by formula (ii-1) is preferably 25% by mass as an upper limit, and 23% by mass. 21 mass% is preferable, 19 mass% is preferable, 15 mass% is preferable, 15 mass% is preferable, 23 mass% is preferable, 21 mass% is preferable, 19 mass% is preferable, and 17 mass% is preferable.
Specifically, the content of the compound represented by the formula (ii-1) is preferably 6% by mass or more and 27% by mass or less, and 8% by mass or more with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 25 mass% or less is preferable, 10 mass% or more and 23 mass or less are preferable, As another embodiment, 5 mass% or more and 20 mass or less are preferable, 8 mass% or more and 18 mass or less are preferable, and 10 mass% or more and 16 mass or less are preferable. Preferably, as other embodiment, 13 mass% or more and 28 mass or less are preferable, 15 mass% or more and 25 mass or less are preferable, and 16 mass% or more and 23 mass or less are preferable.

The content of the compound represented by formula (ii-2) is preferably 1% by mass, preferably 2% by mass, and preferably 3% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Is preferable, and 5 mass% is preferable.
In consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the content of the compound represented by the formula (ii-2) is preferably 20% by mass as an upper limit, and 16% by mass. Is preferable, 12 mass% is preferable, and 10 mass% is preferable.
Specifically, the content of the compound represented by the formula (ii-2) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 23% by mass or less, and preferably 3% by mass or more with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 21 mass% or less is preferable, 5 mass% or more and 19 mass or less are preferable, As another embodiment, 1 mass% or more and 15 mass or less are preferable, 3 mass% or more and 13 mass or less are preferable, and 5 mass% or more and 11 mass or less are preferable. Preferably, as other embodiment, 13 mass% or more and 23 mass or less are preferable, 15 mass% or more and 21 mass or less are preferable, and 17 mass% or more and 19 mass or less are preferable.

When emphasizing the solubility of the liquid crystal composition, it is preferable to use the compound represented by the formula (ii-1) and the compound represented by the formula (ii-2) in combination.
The total content of the compound represented by formula (ii-1) and the compound represented by formula (ii-2) is 16% by mass as a lower limit with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Is preferable, 18% by mass is preferable, 20% by mass is preferable, 22% by mass is preferable, 24% by mass is preferable, and 26% by mass is preferable.
In consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the total content of the compound represented by formula (ii-1) and the compound represented by formula (ii-2) is The upper limit is preferably 33 mass%, preferably 31 mass%, preferably 29 mass%, preferably 27 mass%, preferably 25 mass%, and preferably 23 mass%.

Specifically, the total content of the compound represented by formula (ii-1) and the compound represented by formula (ii-2) is based on 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 15 mass% or more and 27 mass or less are preferable, 18 mass% or more and 24 mass or less are preferable, 20 mass% or more and 22 mass or less are preferable, and as another embodiment, 22 mass% or more and 34 mass or less are preferable, and 25 mass% or more 31 mass or less is preferable and 27 mass% or more and 29 mass or less are preferable.
The combination of the compounds represented by the general formula (i), the formula (ii-1) and the formula (ii-2) includes a combination of the compounds represented by the formula (37.2) and the formula (ii-1), A combination of compounds represented by formula (37.2) and formula (ii-2), a combination of compounds represented by formula (37.2), (ii-1) and formula (ii-2); A combination of the compounds represented by 49.1), (49.2) and formula (ii-2) is preferred.
When the compounds represented by formula (37.2) and formula (ii-1) are combined, the total content of both compounds is the lower limit relative to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 12 mass% is preferable, 14 mass% is preferable, 16 mass% is preferable, 18 mass% is preferable, 18 mass% is preferable, 24 mass% is preferable, and the upper limit which considers the solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc. The value is preferably 30% by mass, preferably 28% by mass, preferably 26% by mass, and preferably 24% by mass. Specifically, the total content of both compounds is preferably 13% by mass to 29% by mass, more preferably 15% by mass to 27% by mass, with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. The mass% is preferably 25% by mass or less.

When the compounds represented by formula (37.2) and formula (ii-2) are combined, the total content of both compounds is the lower limit relative to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 16% by mass is preferable, 18% by mass is preferable, 20% by mass is preferable, and 21% by mass is preferable, and 30% by mass is an upper limit considering solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. Preferably, 28 mass% is preferable, 26 mass% is preferable, and 24 mass% is preferable. Specifically, the total content of both compounds is preferably 17% by mass to 29% by mass, more preferably 19% by mass to 27% by mass, with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. The mass% is preferably 25% by mass or less.

When the compounds represented by the formulas (37.2), (ii-1) and (ii-2) are combined, the total content of both compounds is 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. On the other hand, the lower limit is preferably 21% by mass, preferably 23% by mass, preferably 25% by mass, and preferably 27% by mass, and is an upper limit considering solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. As a value, 37 mass% is preferable, 35 mass% is preferable, 33 mass% is preferable, and 31 mass% is preferable. Specifically, the total content of both compounds is preferably 22% by mass to 36% by mass, more preferably 24% by mass to 34% by mass, with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. The mass% is preferably 32% by mass or less.

When the compounds represented by formulas (49.1), (49.2) and formula (ii-2) are combined, the total content of both compounds is 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. On the other hand, the lower limit is preferably 22% by mass, preferably 24% by mass, preferably 26% by mass, and preferably 28% by mass, and the upper limit considering solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc. As a value, 37 mass% is preferable, 35 mass% is preferable, 33 mass% is preferable, and 31 mass% is preferable. Specifically, the total content of both compounds is preferably 23% by mass to 36% by mass, more preferably 25% by mass to 34% by mass, with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. The mass% is preferably 32% by mass or less.

<About the compound represented by the general formula (L)>
The liquid crystal composition of the present invention preferably contains at least one compound represented by the general formula (L). However, the compound represented by (ii-1) and the compound represented by (ii-2) are excluded.

(Wherein R ^L1 and R ^L2 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH ₂ — in the alkyl group are each independently Optionally substituted by —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
OL represents 0, 1, 2 or 3;
B ^L1 , B ^L2 and B ^L3 each independently represent (a) a 1,4-cyclohexylene group (one —CH ₂ — present in this group or two or more —CH ₂ — not adjacent to each other). May be replaced by —O—) and (b) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH═ present in this group or two or more —CH═ not adjacent to each other —N May be replaced by =.)
Represents a group selected from the group consisting of: The above groups (a) and (b) may be each independently substituted with a cyano group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom,
L ^L1 and L ^L2 are each independently a single bond, —CH ₂ CH ₂ —, — (CH ₂ ) ₄ —, —OCH ₂ —, —CH ₂ O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —OCF ₂ -, -CF ₂ O-, -CH = NN-CH-, -CH = CH-, -CF = CF- or -C≡C-
When OL is 2 or 3 and a plurality of L ^L2 are present, they may be the same or different, and when OL is 2 or 3 and a plurality of B ^L3 is present, they are the same Or different. )

There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in appropriate combinations according to desired 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. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are five types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are six types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are seven types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are eight types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are nine types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, it is ten or more types.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (L) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dripping marks, and burn-in. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1 to 95% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 10% to 95% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 20% to 95% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 30% to 95% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 40% to 95% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 50% to 95% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 55% to 95% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 60% to 95% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 65% to 95% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 70% to 95% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 75% to 95% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 80% to 95% by mass.
Furthermore, the content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 1 to 95% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 85% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 65% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 55% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 25% by mass.

When a liquid crystal composition having a high response speed is required, the lower limit value and the upper limit value are preferably high in order to keep the viscosity of the liquid crystal composition low.
Furthermore, when the liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a high Tni and a liquid crystal composition with good temperature stability is required, it is preferable that both the lower limit value and the upper limit value are high.
In order to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable that the lower limit value and the upper limit value are low.
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). (Or more) alkoxy groups and alkenyl groups having 4 to 5 carbon atoms are preferred, and when the ring structure to which they are bonded is a saturated ring structure such as cyclohexane, pyran and dioxane, linear carbon atoms An alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 (or more) carbon atoms, and a linear alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms are preferable.

The compound represented by the general formula (L) preferably has no chlorine atom in the molecule when chemical stability of the liquid crystal composition is required.
The compound represented by general formula (L) is preferably, for example, a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by general formula (I). However, the compound represented by (ii-1) and the compound represented by (ii-2) are excluded.

^{(Wherein, R 11} and ^{R 12} each independently represent an alkoxy group or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms in the alkyl group or having 1 to 5 carbon atoms having 1 to 5 carbon ^{atoms, A 11} and A ¹² each independently represents a 1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-phenylene group, a 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group or a 3-fluoro-1,4-phenylene group.
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. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are five types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are six or more types.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dripping marks, image sticking. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 3 to 75% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 15% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 18% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 20% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 29% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 35% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 42% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 47% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 53% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 56% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 60% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 65% to 75% by mass.

Further, the content is, for example, 3 to 75% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 65% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 55% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 30% by mass.

When a liquid crystal composition having a high response speed is required, the lower limit value and the upper limit value are preferably high in order to keep the viscosity of the liquid crystal composition low.
Furthermore, when the liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a high Tni and a liquid crystal composition with good temperature stability is required, it is preferable that the lower limit value is medium and the upper limit value is medium.
Further, 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 lowered and the upper limit value is low.
R ¹¹ and R ¹² are each a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a linear carbon atom having 1 to 4 carbon atoms when the ring structure to which R ¹¹ and R ¹² are 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.
Further, the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-1). However, the compound represented by (ii-1) and the compound represented by (ii-2) are excluded.

(Wherein R ¹¹ and R ¹² each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.)
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. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are five or more types.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-1) is such that solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, drop mark Therefore, it is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.
For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3 to 70% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 15% to 70% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 18% to 70% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 25% to 70% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 29% to 70% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 31% to 70% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 35% to 70% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 43% to 70% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 47% to 70% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 50% to 70% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 53% to 70% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 56% to 70% by mass.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 3 to 70% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 26% by mass.

When a liquid crystal composition having a high response speed is required, the lower limit value and the upper limit value are preferably high in order to reduce the viscosity of the liquid crystal composition.
Furthermore, when a liquid crystal composition with good temperature stability is required, the lower limit value and the upper limit value are preferably moderate in order to keep the Tni of the liquid crystal composition high.
In order to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable that the lower limit value and the upper limit value are low.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (I-1-1).

(Wherein R ¹² represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.)
In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-1-1) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as dripping marks, image sticking, and dielectric anisotropy.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 2 to 60% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 4% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 7% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 11% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 13% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 15% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 17% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 20% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 25% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 30% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 32% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 35% to 60% by mass.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 2 to 60% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 2% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 2% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 2% to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 2% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 2% to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 2% to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 2% to 15% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 11% by mass.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (I-1-1) is preferably a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the formulas (1.1) to (1.3). .2) or a compound represented by formula (1.3) is preferred, and a compound represented by formula (1.3) is particularly preferred.

When the compounds represented by formula (1.2) or formula (1.3) are not used in combination but are used alone, the content of the compound represented by formula (1.2) Is effective for improving the response speed, and the content of the compound represented by the formula (1.3) is a liquid crystal with a high response speed and a high electrical and optical reliability within the range shown below. This is preferable because a composition can be formed.

The compound represented by the formula (1.3) is preferably contained in an amount of 3% by mass to 35% by mass and more preferably 6% by mass to 30% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferably, it is more preferably 8% by mass to 25% by mass, particularly preferably 10% by mass to 20% by mass, and most preferably 10% by mass to 15% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (I-1-2). However, the compound represented by (ii-1) and the compound represented by (ii-2) are excluded.

(Wherein R ¹² represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.)
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. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are three types.
In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-1-2) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as dripping marks, image sticking, and dielectric anisotropy.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 7 to 60% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 15% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 18% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 21% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 24% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 27% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 30% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 34% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 37% to 47% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 37% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 41% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 47% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 50% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 22% to 45% by mass.

Furthermore, the content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 7 to 60% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 7% to 55% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 7% to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 7% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 7% to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 7% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 7% to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 7% to 20% by mass.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (I-1-2) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formula (2.1) or the formula (2.2). .2) is more preferable.
In particular, the compound represented by the formula (2.2) is preferable because the response speed of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is particularly improved.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (2.2) is preferably 5% by mass or more and 55% by mass or less with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferable examples of the content are 10% by mass to 40% by mass, 14% to 40% by mass, 17% to 40% by mass, 19% to 40% by mass, 22% to 40% by mass. % Or less, 25% to 40% by mass, 27% to 40% by mass, 30% to 40% by mass, 33% to 40% by mass, and 36% to 40% by mass. It is done.

The liquid crystal composition of the present invention may further contain a compound represented by the formula (2.5) having a structure similar to that of the compound represented by the general formula (I-1-2).

It is preferable to adjust the content of the compound represented by the formula (2.5) according to required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
Specifically, the compound represented by the formula (2.5) is preferably contained in an amount of 11% by mass or more and 15% by mass or more with respect to 100% by mass of the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. The content is preferably 23% by mass or more, more preferably 26% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 28% by mass or more.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (I-2).

(Wherein R ¹³ and R ¹⁴ each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines according to performance requested | required, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are three types.
In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-2) is such that solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, drop mark Therefore, it is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 3 to 60% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 4% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 15% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 25% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 30% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 35% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 38% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 40% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 42% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 45% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 47% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 50% to 60% by mass.

Furthermore, the content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 3 to 60% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 55% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 15% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 5% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I-2) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (3.1) to (3.4). ), A compound represented by formula (3.3) or formula (3.4).
In particular, the compound represented by the formula (3.2) is preferable because the response speed of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is particularly improved.
Moreover, when calculating | requiring Tni higher than a response speed, it is preferable to use the compound represented by Formula (3.3) or Formula (3.4).
Furthermore, the content of the compounds represented by the formulas (3.3) and (3.4) is not preferably 20% by mass or more in order to improve the solubility at low temperatures.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I-2) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (3.1) to (3.4). ), A compound represented by formula (3.3) and / or formula (3.4).

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (3.3) is 2% by mass to 40% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Is preferred. More preferable content is, for example, 3% to 40% by mass, 4% to 40% by mass, 10% to 40% by mass, 12% to 40% by mass, 14% to 40% by mass. % By mass or less, 16% by mass to 40% by mass, 20% by mass to 40% by mass, 23% by mass to 40% by mass, 26% by mass to 40% by mass, 30% by mass to 40% by mass, 34 % By mass to 40% by mass, 37% by mass to 40% by mass, or 3% by mass to 4% by mass, 3% by mass to 10% by mass, 3% by mass to 12% by mass, 3% by mass or more 14 mass% or less, 3 mass% or more and 16 mass% or less, 3 mass% or more and 20 mass% or less, 3 mass% or more and 23 mass% or less, 3 mass% or more and 26 mass% or less, 3 mass% or more and 30 mass% or less, 3% by mass or more 34 The amount percent include 37 wt% or less 3 wt% or more.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (I-3).

(In the formula, R ¹³ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and R ¹⁵ represents an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines according to performance requested | required, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are three types.
In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-3) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dropping trace Therefore, it is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 3% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 4% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 15% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 25% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 30% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 35% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 38% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 40% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 42% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 45% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 47% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 50% to 60% by mass.

Furthermore, the content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 3 to 60% by mass in one form of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 55% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 15% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 5% by mass.

When emphasizing solubility at low temperatures, the effect is high when the content is set to be large. On the other hand, when the response speed is important, 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.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (I-3) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (4.1) to (4.3). It is more preferable that it is a compound represented by.

The content of the compound represented by the formula (4.3) is preferably 2% by mass to 30% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and is preferably 4% by mass to 30%. More preferably, it is 6 mass% or more and 30 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 8 mass% or more and 30 mass% or less, It is 10 mass% or more and 30 mass% or less. More preferably, it is more preferably 12% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, more preferably 14% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, and more preferably 16% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less. It is more preferably 18% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 20% by mass or more and 24% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 22% by mass or more and 23% by mass or less. .

Furthermore, the compound represented by general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by general formula (I-4).

(Wherein R ¹¹ and R ¹² each independently represents 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.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines according to performance requested | required, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types.
In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-4) is such that solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dropping trace Therefore, it is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 3 to 50% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 5% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 6% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 8% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 10% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 12% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 15% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 20% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 25% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 30% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 35% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 40% to 50% by mass.

Furthermore, the content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, in one form of the present invention, the content is 3 to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 15% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 10% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 5% by mass.

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.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (I-4) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (5.1) to (5.4). To a compound represented by the formula (5.4).

The content of the compound represented by the formula (5.4) is preferably 2% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferable content is, for example, 3% by mass to 30% by mass, 6% by mass to 30% by mass, 8% by mass to 30% by mass, 10% by mass to 30% by mass, 12% by mass to 30% by mass. % Or less, 14% to 30% by mass, 16% to 30% by mass, 18% to 30% by mass, 20% to 30% by mass, 22% to 30% by mass, 23% % To 30% by mass, 24% to 30% by mass, 25% to 30% by mass, 4% to 6% by mass, 4% to 8% by mass, 4% to 10% 4% or more, 14% or less, 4% or more, 16% or less, 4% or more, 18% or less, 4% or more, 20% or less, 4% or more, 4% or more, 22% by mass or more Hereinafter, 4 wt% to 23 wt% or less, 4% or more 24 wt% or less, and a 4 wt% to 25 wt% or less.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-5).

(Wherein R ¹¹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R ¹² represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms. Group, an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines according to performance requested | required, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types.
In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-5) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence index, process suitability, dripping trace. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 1 to 50% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 5% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 8% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 11% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 13% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 15% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 17% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 20% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 25% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 30% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 35% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 40% to 50% by mass.

Furthermore, the content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 1 to 50 mass% in one embodiment of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 15% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 10% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 5% by mass.

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.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I-5) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (6.1) to (6.6). ), A compound represented by formula (6.4) and formula (6.6) is more preferable.

For example, the content of the compound represented by the formula (6.6) is preferably 2% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, and preferably 4% by mass or more and 30% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or more, more preferably 5% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, more preferably 6% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, and more preferably 9% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less. Is more preferably 12% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, more preferably 14% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, and more preferably 16% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less. More preferably, it is 20 mass% or more and 25 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 20 mass% or more and 24 mass% or less, It is especially preferable that they are 22 mass% or more and 23 mass% or less.

The liquid crystal composition of the present invention further contains a compound represented by formula (6.7) or formula (6.8) having a structure similar to that of the compound represented by formula (I-5). You can also.

It is preferable to adjust the content of the compound represented by the formula (6.7) according to required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence.
Specifically, the content of the compound represented by formula (6.7) is preferably 2% by mass or more with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and 3% by mass or more. It is preferable to contain 5% by mass or more, preferably 7% by mass or more.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-6).

(Expressed in the ^{formula, R 11} and ^{R 12} each independently represents 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 to ^{5 X 11} and X ¹² each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, and either X ¹¹ or X ¹² is a fluorine atom.)

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-6) is preferably 2% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and is 4% by mass or more and 30% by mass. It is more preferably 5% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, more preferably 6% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, and more preferably 9% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less. More preferably, it is 12 mass% or more and 30 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 14 mass% or more and 30 mass% or less, It is more preferable that it is 16 mass% or more and 30 mass% or less, 18 mass % To 25% by mass, more preferably 20% to 24% by mass, and particularly preferably 22% to 23% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I-6) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (7.1).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-7).

(Wherein R ¹¹ and R ¹² each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X ¹² represents Independently represents a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.)
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-7) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, preferably 2% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferably, it is 3% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, more preferably 4% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, and more preferably 6% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less. Is more preferably 8% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, and more preferably 12% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less. It is more preferably 15% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 18% by mass or more and 24% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 21% by mass or more and 22% by mass or less.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I-7) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (8.1).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (I-8).

(Wherein R ¹⁶ and R ¹⁷ each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, According to performance requested | required, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, it is preferable to combine 1 type to 3 types. .
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-8) is the solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, drop mark, image sticking, dielectric anisotropy It can be adjusted as appropriate according to the required performance.
Specifically, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (I-8) is preferably 5% by mass or more and 65% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferably, it is 10 mass% or more and 65 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 15 mass% or more and 65 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 20 mass% or more and 65 mass% or less, 25 mass% or more More preferably, it is 65 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 30 mass% or more and 65 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 35 mass% or more and 65 mass% or less, 40 mass% or more and 65 mass% or less More preferably, it is 45 mass% or more and 60 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 50 mass% or more and 58 mass% or less, 55 mass% or more and 56 mass% or less Rukoto is particularly preferred.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (I-8) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the formulas (9.1) to (9.10). ), A compound represented by formula (9.4) and formula (9.7) is more preferable.

Furthermore, it is preferable that the compound represented by general formula (L) is a compound represented, for example by general formula (II).

(R ²¹ and R ²² each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and A ² represents 1,4- cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene group, ^{Q 2} is a single _{bond, -COO -, - CH 2 -CH} 2 - or an _-CF 2 O-).
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines according to performance requested | required, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Moreover, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four or more types.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (II) includes solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dripping marks, and burn-in. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 3 to 50% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 5% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 7% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 10% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 14% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 16% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 20% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 23% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 26% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 30% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 35% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 40% to 50% by mass.

Furthermore, the content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 3 to 50% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 15% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 10% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 3% to 5% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (II) is preferably a compound selected from the compound group represented by the general formula (II-1), for example.

(R ²¹ and R ²² each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (II-1) is preferably adjusted according to required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence and the like. The mass is preferably from 24% by mass to 24% by mass, more preferably from 8% by mass to 18% by mass, and still more preferably from 12% by mass to 14% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (II-1) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (10.1) or the formula (10.2).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (II) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the general formula (II-2).

(R ²³ represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and R ²⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines according to performance requested | required, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, it is two or more types.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (II-2) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence index, process suitability, dropping trace. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust appropriately according to required performance such as image sticking and dielectric anisotropy.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (II-2) is preferably a compound represented by, for example, the formula (11.1) to the formula (11.3).

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 formula (11.1) is contained, ) Or a compound represented by the formula (11.1) and a compound represented by the formula (11.2), or a compound represented by the formula ( All compounds represented by formula (11.1) to formula (11.3) may be included.

The content of the compound represented by formula (11.1) is preferably 3% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and 5% by mass or more and 35% by mass. More preferably 5% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, further preferably 5% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 5% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less. Most preferred. Of the most preferable ranges, for example, 8% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, 12% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, 15% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, 5% by mass or more and 18% by mass or less, 5% by mass or more. 15 mass% or less, 5 mass% or more and 12 mass% or less, 5 mass% or more and 10 mass% or less, 5 mass% or more and 8 mass% or less are mentioned.

The content of the compound represented by the formula (11.2) is preferably 3% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, and preferably 3% by mass or more and 35% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, further preferably 3% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, and further preferably 3% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less. Is particularly preferable, and most preferably 3% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less. Among the most preferable ranges, for example, 3 mass% to 12 mass%, 3 mass% to 10 mass%, 3 mass% to 8 mass%, 3 mass% to 6 mass%, 6 mass% to 15 mass%. % Or less, 8% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, 10% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and 12% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less.

When both the compound represented by Formula (11.1) and the compound represented by Formula (11.2) are contained, the total mass of both compounds is with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is preferably 13% by mass or more and 45% by mass or less, more preferably 19% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, and further preferably 24% by mass or more and 35% by mass or less.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (II) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the general formula (II-3).

(R ²⁵ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and R ²⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but depending on the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence, one of these compounds can be used. It is preferable to contain three types.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (II-3) is solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, dripping marks, image sticking, dielectric anisotropy It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to the required performance.
Specifically, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (II-3) is preferably 2 to 45% by mass with respect to the total amount of 100% by mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and more preferable content The amount is, for example, 5 to 45% by mass, 8 to 45% by mass, 11 to 45% by mass, 14 to 45% by mass, 17 to 45% by mass, 20 to 45% by mass, 23 to 45% by mass, 26 to 45%. Mass%, 29-45 mass%, or 2-45 mass%, 2-40 mass%, 2-35 mass%, 2-30 mass%, 2-25 mass%, 2-20 mass%, 2-15 mass% %, 2 to 10% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (II-3) is preferably a compound represented by, for example, the formula (12.1) to the formula (12.3).

Depending on the required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc., even if the compound represented by formula (12.1) is contained, the formula (12.2) Or a compound represented by formula (12.1) and a compound represented by formula (12.2).
The content of the compound represented by formula (12.1) or formula (12.2) is 3% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Preferably, it is 5 to 40% by mass, more preferably 7 to 40% by mass, more preferably 9 to 40% by mass, and 11% by mass. It is more preferably 40% by mass or less, more preferably 12% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, further preferably 13% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, and more preferably 18% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less. More preferably, it is 21 mass% or more and 25 mass% or less.
Further, the content of the compound represented by the formula (12.2) is preferably 3% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and 5% by mass or more and 40% by mass. % Is more preferably 8% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, further preferably 10% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, and more preferably 12% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less. Is more preferably 15% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, further preferably 17% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 19% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less.
When both the compound represented by Formula (12.1) and the compound represented by Formula (12.2) are contained, the total mass of both compounds is with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is preferably 15% by mass or more and 45% by mass or less, more preferably 19% by mass or more and 45% by mass or less, still more preferably 24% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, and more preferably 30% by mass or more and 35% by mass. It is particularly preferable that the content is not more than mass%.
The content of the compound represented by the formula (12.3) is preferably 0.05% by mass or more and 2% by mass or less, and 0.1% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % To 1% by mass, more preferably 0.2% to 0.5% by mass.
The compound represented by the formula (12.3) may be an optically active compound.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (II-3) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the general formula (II-3-1).

(R ²⁵ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and R ²⁶ represents an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but depending on the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence, one of these compounds can be used. It is preferable to contain three types.

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (II-3-1) is preferably adjusted according to required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. 1 mass% or more and 24 mass% or less are preferable, 4 mass% or more and 18 mass% or less are more preferable, and 5 mass% or more and 14 mass% or less are still more preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (II-3-1) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (13.1) to the formula (13.4), in particular, the formula (13.3). It is more preferable that it is a compound represented by.

Further, the content of the compound represented by the formula (13.3) is preferably 4% by mass or more and 5% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (II) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the general formula (II-4).

Of these compounds, only one kind or two or more kinds may be contained, but it is preferable to combine them appropriately according to the required performance. There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but depending on the required properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence, one of these compounds can be used. Two types are preferably contained, and one to three types are particularly preferably contained.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (II-4) is preferably not less than 15% by mass and not more than 15% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % Or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, more preferably 4% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less, and more preferably 5% by mass or more and 7% by mass or less. Is particularly preferred.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (II-4) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (14.1) to the formula (14.5), and in particular, the formula (14.2) and More preferably, it is a compound represented by the formula (14.5).

Furthermore, it is preferable that the compound represented by general formula (L) is a compound chosen from the compound group represented by general formula (III).

(R ³¹ and R ³² each independently represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (III) is 3% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of required solubility and birefringence. Preferably, it is contained in an amount of 6% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and more preferably 8% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (III) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (15.1) or the formula (15.2), and particularly represented by the formula (15.1). It is preferable that it is a compound.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (III) is preferably a compound selected from the compound group represented by the general formula (III-1).

(R ³³ represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. R ³² independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (III-1) is preferably adjusted according to required performance such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, 4 mass% or more and 23 mass% or less are preferable, 6 mass% or more and 18 mass% or less are more preferable, and 10 mass% or more and 13 mass% or less are still more preferable.

The compound represented by the general formula (III-1) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (16.1) or the formula (16.2).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (III) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (III-2).

(R ³¹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and R ³⁴ represents an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (III-2) is preferably adjusted according to required properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence and the like. The mass is preferably from 23% by mass to 23% by mass, more preferably from 6% by mass to 18% by mass, and still more preferably from 10% by mass to 13% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (III-2) is preferably a compound selected from, for example, a compound group represented by the formula (17.1) to the formula (17.3). .3) is preferred. The content of the compound represented by the formula (17.3) is preferably 5% by mass or more and 6% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IV).

(In the formula, R ⁴¹ and R ⁴² each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and X ⁴¹ and X ⁴² each independently represent a hydrogen atom or fluorine. Represents an atom.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines according to performance requested | required, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are five types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are six or more types.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (IV) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the general formula (IV-1).

(In the formula, R ⁴³ and R ⁴⁴ each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.)
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (IV-1) is solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, dripping marks, image sticking, dielectric anisotropy It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to the required performance.

The content of the compound is, for example, 1 to 40% by mass in one embodiment with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 2% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 4% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 6% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 8% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 10% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 18% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 21% to 40% by mass.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1 to 40% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 15% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 10% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 5% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 1% to 4% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 5% to 6% by mass.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IV-1) is preferably a compound represented by, for example, the formula (18.1) to the formula (18.9).

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. Moreover, since the wide molecular weight distribution of the compound to be selected is also effective for solubility, for example, one type of the compound represented by formula (18.1) or (18.2), formula (18.4) or ( 18.5), one type from the compound represented by formula (18.6) or formula (18.7), one type from the compound represented by formula (18.8) or (18.9) It is preferable to select one compound from the compounds to be combined and combine them appropriately. Among these, it is preferable that the compound represented by Formula (18.1), Formula (18.3), Formula (18.4), Formula (18.6) and Formula (18.9) is included.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (IV) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the general formula (IV-2).

Wherein R ⁴⁵ and R ⁴⁶ each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, at least one of which is an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. X ⁴¹ and X ⁴² each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines according to performance requested | required, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (IV-2) is solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process compatibility, dripping marks, image sticking, dielectric anisotropy It is necessary to adjust appropriately according to the required performance.
Specifically, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (IV-2) is preferably 0.5 to 40% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. More preferable contents are, for example, 1 to 40% by mass, 2 to 40% by mass, 3 to 40% by mass, 5 to 40% by mass, 7 to 40% by mass, 9 to 40% by mass, and 12 to 40% by mass. 15-40% by mass, 20-40% by mass, or 1-40% by mass, 1-30% by mass, 1-25% by mass, 1-20% by mass, 1-15% by mass, 1-10% by mass 1 to 5% by mass, and 1 to 4% by mass.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IV-2) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the formula (19.1) to the formula (19.8), among which the formula (19.2) It is preferable that it is a compound represented by these.

Since the wide molecular weight distribution of the compound selected as the component of the liquid crystal composition is also effective for the solubility, for example, one type of the compound represented by formula (19.1) or (19.2), formula (19 .3) or one type from the compound represented by (19.4), one type from the compound represented by formula (19.5) or formula (19.6), formula (19.7) or (19. It is preferable that one type of compound is selected from the compounds represented by 8), one type of compound is further selected from the compounds represented by the formula (19.9), and these are appropriately combined.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (19.4) is determined in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. The total mass is preferably 3% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 5% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and more preferably 5% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and preferably 7% by mass or more and 10% by mass. % Or less is particularly preferable.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (L) is preferably a compound selected from the group represented by the general formula (V).

(Wherein ^{each R 51} and ^{R 52} are 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 2 to ^{5 A 51} and A ⁵² independently represents a 1,4-cyclohexylene group or 1,4-phenylene group, Q ⁵ represents a single bond or —COO—, and X ⁵¹ and X ⁵² each independently represent a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom. Represents.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines according to performance requested | required, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four types.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 2 to 40% by mass in one embodiment. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 4% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 7% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 10% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 12% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 15% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 17% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 18% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 20% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 22% to 40% by mass.

Also, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2 to 40% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 15% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 10% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 5% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 4% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (V) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-1).

(Wherein R ⁵¹ and R ⁵² each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X ⁵¹ and X ⁵² Each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom.)
Further, the compound represented by the general formula (V-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-1-1).

(Wherein R51 and R52 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-1) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % To 15% by mass, more preferably 3% to 10% by mass, and particularly preferably 4% to 8% by mass.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (20.1) to the formula (20.4), and represented by the formula (20.2). More preferably, the compound is

The content of the compound represented by the formula (20.2) is preferably 3% by mass or more and 5% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (V-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-1-2).

(In the formula, R ⁵¹ and R ⁵² each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-2) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % To 15% by mass, more preferably 3% to 10% by mass, and particularly preferably 4% to 8% by mass.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (21.1) to the formula (21.3), and represented by the formula (21.1). More preferably, the compound is

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (V-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-1-3).

(In the formula, R ⁵¹ and R ⁵² each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-3) is preferably 1% by mass to 15% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. The content is more preferably 15% by mass or less, further preferably 3% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 4% by mass or more and 8% by mass or less.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (V-1-3) is a compound represented by the formula (22.1) to the formula (22.3). It is more preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (22.1).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (V) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-2).

(Expressed in the ^formula, each of ^{R 51} and ^{R 52} are 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 2 to ^{5 X 51} and X ⁵² each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom.)

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. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, it is two or more types.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 2 to 40% by mass in one embodiment. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 4% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 7% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 10% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 12% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 15% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 17% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 18% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 20% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 22% to 40% by mass.

When a high Tni embodiment of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is desired, it is preferable to increase the content of the compound represented by formula (V-2), and when a low viscosity embodiment is desired, It is preferable to reduce the amount.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (V-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-2-1).

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (V-2-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (23.1) to the formula (23.4), and the formula (23.1) and / or Or it is more preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (23.2).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (V-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-2-2).

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (V-2-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (24.1) to the formula (24.4), and the formula (24.1) and / or Or it is more preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (24.2).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (V) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (V-3).

(In the formula, R ⁵¹ and R ⁵² each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines according to performance requested | required, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three or more types.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (V-3) is preferably 2% by mass or more and 16% by mass or less, preferably 4% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % To 16% by mass, more preferably 7% to 13% by mass, and particularly preferably 8% to 11% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (V-3) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (25.1) to the formula (25.3).

<Compound represented by formula (M)>
The liquid crystal composition of the present invention preferably contains a compound represented by the general formula (M).

(Wherein R ^M1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH ₂ — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH═CH—, — Optionally substituted by C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
PM represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;
C ^M1 and C ^M2 are each independently
(D) 1,4-cyclohexylene group (this is present in the group one -CH ₂ - or nonadjacent two or more -CH ₂ - may be replaced by -O- or -S- And (e) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH═ present in the group or two or more non-adjacent —CH═ may be replaced by —N═).
Represents a group selected from the group consisting of the above-mentioned groups (d) and (e) each independently substituted with a cyano group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom,
K ^M1 and K ^M2 are each independently a single bond, —CH ₂ CH ₂ —, — (CH ₂ ) ₄ —, —OCH ₂ —, —CH ₂ O—, —OCF ₂ —, —CF ₂ O—, Represents —COO—, —OCO— or —C≡C—,
When PM is 2, 3 or 4 and there are a plurality of K ^M1 , they may be the same or different, and when PM is 2, 3 or 4 and there are a plurality of C ^M2 They may be the same or different,
X ^M1 and X ^M3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a fluorine atom,
X ^M2 represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group. However, the compound represented by general formula (i) is excluded. )
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It uses combining according to desired performance, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are four types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are five types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are six types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are seven or more types.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dripping marks, image sticking. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 1 to 95% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, for example, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 10% to 95% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 20% to 95% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 30% to 95% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 40% to 95% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 45% to 95% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 50% to 95% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 55% to 95% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 60% to 95% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 65% to 95% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 70% to 95% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 75% to 95% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 80% to 95% by mass.

In addition, the content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 1 to 95% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1% to 85% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1% to 75% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1% to 65% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1% to 55% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1% to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1% to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1% to 25% by mass.

When the liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a low viscosity and a liquid crystal composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit value and lower the upper limit value. Furthermore, when the liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a high Tni and a liquid crystal composition with good temperature stability is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.

R ^M1 represents a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a linear alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms when the ring structure to which R ^M1 is bonded is a phenyl group (aromatic). And an alkenyl group having 4 to 5 carbon atoms is preferred.
R ^M1 represents a linear alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a linear carbon atom number when the ring structure to which R ^M1 is bonded is a saturated ring structure such as cyclohexane, pyran, or dioxane. Preferred are an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 and a straight-chain alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.
When chemical stability of the liquid crystal composition is required, the compound represented by the general formula (M) preferably has no chlorine atom in the molecule.
Specifically, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (M) containing a chlorine atom is preferably 3% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition, and 1% by mass. Or less, preferably 0.5% by mass or less, and substantially not contained. Note that “substantially not contained” means that only a compound containing a chlorine atom is unintentionally mixed into the liquid crystal composition, such as a compound generated as an impurity during the production of the compound.

The compound represented by General Formula (M) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by General Formula (VIII), for example.

(Wherein R ⁸ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X ⁸¹ to X ⁸⁵ each independently represents hydrogen. And Y ⁸ represents a fluorine atom or —OCF ₃ .
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It uses combining according to desired performance, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three or more types.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (VIII) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dripping marks, image sticking. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 2 to 40% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, for example, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 4% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 5% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 6% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 7% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 8% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 9% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 10% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 11% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 12% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 14% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 15% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 21% to 40% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 23% to 40% by mass.

In addition, the content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 2 to 40% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 21% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 16% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 12% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 8% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2% to 5% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (VIII) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (VIII-1).

(Wherein R ⁸ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It uses combining according to desired performance, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, it is two or more types.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (VIII-1) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (26.1) to the formula (26.4), and the formula (26.1) Or the compound represented by Formula (26.2) is preferable, and the compound represented by Formula (26.2) is more preferable.

The content of the compound represented by the formula (26.1) is based on the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like. On the other hand, it is preferably 1% by mass to 40% by mass, more preferably 1% by mass to 30% by mass, more preferably 1% by mass to 20% by mass, and more preferably 2% by mass to 15% by mass. It is more preferably 2% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 2% by mass or more and 9% by mass or less. Among particularly preferable ranges, for example, 2% by mass to 7% by mass, 2% by mass to 6% by mass, 2% by mass to 5% by mass, 2% by mass to 4% by mass, 2% by mass to 3% by mass. % Or less, 3% to 9% by weight, 4% to 9% by weight, 5% to 9% by weight, and 6% to 9% by weight.

The content of the compound represented by the formula (26.2) is based on the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like. On the other hand, it is preferably 2% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, more preferably 4% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, still more preferably 4% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 4% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less. preferable. Among particularly preferable ranges, for example, 3% by mass to 12% by mass, 4% by mass to 10% by mass, 4% by mass to 8% by mass, 4% by mass to 6% by mass, 6% by mass to 15% by mass. % Or less, 8% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, 10% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and 12% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less.

The total content of the compound represented by the formula (26.1) and the compound represented by the formula (26.2) is preferably 5 to 40% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 10 to 30% by mass is more preferable, 10 to 25% by mass is still more preferable, and 10 to 20% by mass is particularly preferable.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (VIII) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (VIII-2).

(Wherein R ⁸ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)

There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in combination according to desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Or in another embodiment of this invention, they are three or more types.

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (VIII-2) is 2.5% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence and the like. It is preferably 3% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 4% by mass or 20% by mass or less, and preferably 5% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and 7% by mass. % To 10% by mass is more preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (VIII-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (27.1) to the formula (27.4), and is represented by the formula (27.2). More preferably, it is a compound.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (VIII) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (VIII-3).

There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are used in combination according to desired properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, and birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, it is two or more types.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (VIII-3) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (26.11) to the formula (26.14). Or the compound represented by Formula (26.12) is preferable, and the compound represented by Formula (26.12) is more preferable.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably, for example, a compound represented by the general formula (IX).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X ⁹¹ and X ⁹² are each independently hydrogen. An atom or a fluorine atom, Y ⁹ represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF ₃ , and U ⁹ represents a single bond, —COO— or —CF ₂ O—.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It uses combining according to desired performance, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, there are four types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are five types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are six or more types.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX) is low temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, process suitability, dripping marks, and burn-in. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately adjust according to required performance such as dielectric anisotropy.

The content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 3 to 70% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. Further, for example, in another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 5% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 8% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 10% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 12% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 15% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 17% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 20% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 24% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 28% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 30% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 34% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 39% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 40% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 42% to 70% by mass. For example, in still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 45% to 70% by mass.

In addition, the content of the compound with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is, for example, 3 to 70% by mass in one embodiment of the present invention. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3% to 60% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3% to 55% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3% to 50% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3% to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3% to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content is 25% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3% to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3% to 15% by mass. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3% to 10% by mass.

When the liquid crystal composition of the present invention maintains a low viscosity and a liquid crystal composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit value and lower the upper limit value. Furthermore, when the liquid crystal composition of the present invention requires a high Tni and a liquid crystal composition that does not easily cause burn-in, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and lower the upper limit. Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the upper limit value while increasing the lower limit value.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-1).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, X ⁹² represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom, Y ⁹ represents a fluorine atom or —OCF _3. )
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It uses combining according to desired performance, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are four or more types.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-1).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of compound which can be combined, It uses combining according to desired performance, such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence. The kind of the compound used is, for example, one kind as one embodiment of the present invention. Or in another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are three or more types.

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-1) is preferably a preferable upper limit depending on the embodiment in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like. There is a lower limit.
The lower limit of the content of the compound is preferably 1% by mass, more preferably 5% by mass, and the upper limit of the content of the compound is 25% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Preferably, 22 mass% is more preferable, 20 mass% is further more preferable, and 19 mass% is especially preferable.

When only 1 type is used among the said compounds, as a lower limit of content of the said compound with respect to the said total mass, 1 mass% is preferable, 2 mass% is preferable, 5 mass% is more preferable, 6 mass% is Preferably, the upper limit of the content of the compound with respect to the total mass is preferably 25% by mass, more preferably 20% by mass, still more preferably 15% by mass, still more preferably 12% by mass, particularly preferably 10% by mass, 9% by mass is most preferred.

When using 2 types of the said compounds, as a lower limit of the total content of the said 2 types of compound with respect to the said total mass, 8 mass% is preferable, 10 mass% is more preferable, 13 mass% is still more preferable. The upper limit of the total content of the two compounds relative to the total mass is preferably 25% by mass, more preferably 22% by mass, more preferably 20% by mass, and still more preferably 19% by mass.
When emphasizing the solubility of the liquid crystal composition, it is preferable to use two compounds represented by the general formula (IX-1-1), and the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-1) When it is desired to increase the content of, it is preferable to use the two compounds.
The content of the compound with respect to the total mass is 1 to 25% by mass in one embodiment, 2 to 20% by mass in another embodiment, 4 to 10% by mass in yet another embodiment, and yet another implementation. 10-30% by weight in the form, 14-20% by weight in yet another embodiment, 16-20% by weight in yet another embodiment, and 21-40% by weight in yet another embodiment.

Further, for example, the content of the compound is 1 to 40% by mass in one embodiment, 1 to 35% by mass in another embodiment, and still another implementation with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 1 to 30% by weight in a form, 1 to 25% by weight in yet another embodiment, 1 to 10% by weight in still another embodiment, 1 to 7% by weight in still another embodiment, or still further In this embodiment, it is 1 to 5% by mass.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (28.1) to the formula (28.5), and the formula (28.3) and / or Or it is more preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (28.5).

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (28.3) is 1% by mass to 30% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Is preferred. More preferable examples of the content are 2% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, 2% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, 2% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less, 2% by mass or more and 9% by mass or less, 2% by mass or more and 5% by mass. % By mass or less, or 4% by mass to 20% by mass, 6% by mass to 20% by mass, 8% by mass to 20% by mass, 10% by mass to 20% by mass, 15% by mass to 20% by mass .

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (28.5) is determined in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. The total mass is preferably 2% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 4% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and more preferably 5% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and preferably 7% by mass or more and 10% by mass % Or less is particularly preferable.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-2).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, It is preferable to combine 1 type to 3 types in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. It is more preferable to combine the types.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-2) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % To 30% by weight, more preferably 8% to 30% by weight, preferably 10% to 25% by weight, preferably 14% to 22% by weight, preferably 16% to 30% by weight. 20 mass% or less is especially preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-1-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (29.1) to the formula (29.4), and the formula (29.2) and / or Or it is more preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (29.4).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (IX) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X ⁹¹ and X ⁹² are each independently hydrogen. An atom or a fluorine atom, and Y ⁹ represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF ₃ )
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, Considering solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc., it uses combining suitably for every embodiment. For example, one embodiment of the present invention has one type, another embodiment has two types, yet another embodiment has three types, yet another embodiment has four types, and yet another embodiment has five types, In still another embodiment, six or more types are combined.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-1).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, It is preferable to combine 1 type to 3 types in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-1) is preferably an upper limit preferable for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value and a lower limit.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1 to 40% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. In another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 10 to 10%. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 14 to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 16 to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 14 to 40% by mass. The content of the compound is 21 to 40% by mass.

In addition, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1 to 40% by mass in another embodiment of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 35% by mass. In this embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 10% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 20% by mass. The content of the compound is 1 to 7% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 5% by mass.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (30.1) to the formula (30.4), from the formula (30.1) to the formula A compound represented by (30.2) is more preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-2).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, It is preferable to combine 1 type to 3 types in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. It is more preferable to combine the types.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-2) is an upper limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a lower limit.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1 to 40% by mass relative to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 40% by mass. %, In still another embodiment the content of the compound is 4-40% by weight, in yet another embodiment the content of the compound is 10-40% by weight, and in yet another embodiment the content of the compound In still another embodiment, the content is 14-40% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 21-40% by mass.
In addition, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 1 to 40% by mass in another embodiment of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 35% by mass. In this embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 15% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 12% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 15% by mass. The content of the compound is 1 to 8% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 1 to 4% by mass.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-2) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (31.1) to the formula (31.4), from the formula (31.1) to the formula The compound represented by (31.4) is more preferable.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-3).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, It is preferable to combine 1 type or 2 types in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence and the like.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-3) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % To 20% by mass is more preferable, 6% to 15% by mass is preferable, and 8% to 10% by mass is more preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-3) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (32.1) to the formula (32.4), and the formula (32.2) and / or Or it is more preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (32.4).

The compound represented by the general formula (IX-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-4).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-4) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % To 20% by mass is more preferable, 6% to 15% by mass is preferable, and 8% to 10% by mass is particularly preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-4) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (33.1) to the formula (33.6), and the formula (33.1) and / or Or it is more preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (33.3).

The content of the compound represented by the above formula (33.1) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 11% by mass or less, and preferably 3% by mass or more with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 8 mass% or less is more preferable.
Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-5).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, Considering solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc., it uses combining suitably for every embodiment. For example, one embodiment of the present invention has one type, another embodiment has two types, yet another embodiment has three types, and yet another embodiment has four or more types.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-5) is an upper limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a lower limit.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 4 to 45% by mass relative to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 8 to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 12 to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 21 to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 31-45% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 34-45% by mass. Also, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 4 to 45% by mass in another embodiment of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 40% by mass. In this embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 35% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 32% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 13% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 9% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 13% by mass. The content of the compound is 4 to 8% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 5% by mass.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-2-5) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (34.1) to the formula (34.7), the formula (34.1), the formula A compound represented by (34.2), formula (34.3) and / or formula (34.5) is more preferable.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (IX) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-3).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X ⁹¹ and X ⁹² are each independently hydrogen. An atom or a fluorine atom, and Y ⁹ represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF ₃ )

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-3) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (IX-3-1).

(Wherein R ⁹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, It is preferable to combine 1 type or 2 types in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence and the like.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (IX-3-1) is preferably 3% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, and 7% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % To 30% by mass is more preferable, 13% to 20% by mass is preferable, and 15% to 18% by mass is particularly preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (IX-3-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (35.1) to the formula (35.4), and the formula (35.1) and / or Or it is more preferable that it is a compound represented by Formula (35.2).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X). However, the compound represented by general formula (i) is excluded.

(Wherein X ¹⁰¹ to X ¹⁰⁴ each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, Y ¹⁰ represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF ₃ , and Q ¹⁰ represents a single bond or —CF ₂ O—. , R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and A ¹⁰¹ and A ¹⁰² are each independently 1,4 -Cyclohexylene group, 1,4-phenylene group or

However, the hydrogen atom on the 1,4-phenylene group may be substituted with a fluorine atom. )
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the compound which can be combined, It combines suitably for every embodiment in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, there is one. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In still another embodiment, there are three types. In still another embodiment, there are four types. In still another embodiment, there are five or more types.

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X) has an upper limit value and a lower limit value for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. is there.
For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2 to 45% by mass relative to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 6 to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 8 to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 11-45% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 12-45% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 18% to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 19% to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 23% to 45% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 25% to 45% by mass. In addition, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2 to 45% by mass with respect to the total mass, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 35% by mass. In this embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 2% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 13% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 9% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 13% by mass. The content of the compound is 2 to 6% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 3% by mass.

When a liquid crystal composition having a high response speed is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit and the upper limit in order to keep the viscosity of the liquid crystal composition low.
Furthermore, when a liquid crystal composition in which image sticking is unlikely to occur is required, it is preferable to lower the lower limit value and the upper limit value.
Further, when it is desired to increase the dielectric anisotropy in order to keep the driving voltage low, it is preferable to increase the lower limit value and the upper limit value.

The compound represented by the general formula (X) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-1). However, the compound represented by general formula (i) is excluded.

Wherein X ¹⁰¹ to X ¹⁰³ each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, and R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the compound which can be combined, It combines suitably for every embodiment in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, there is one. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In still another embodiment, there are three types. In still another embodiment, there are four types. In still another embodiment, there are five or more types.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-1) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2 to 40% by mass relative to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 40% by mass. %, In still another embodiment the content of the compound is 5-40% by weight, in yet another embodiment the content of the compound is 6-40% by weight, and in yet another embodiment the content of the compound In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 8 to 40% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 9 to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 13% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 18% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 23% to 40% by mass.

In addition, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2 to 40% by mass with respect to the total mass, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 30% by mass. In another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 2% by mass. 15% by weight, in yet another embodiment the content of the compound is 2-10% by weight, in yet another embodiment the content of the compound is 2-6% by weight, and in yet another embodiment the content is The content of the compound is 2 to 4% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-1-1).

(Wherein R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the compound which can be combined, It combines suitably for every embodiment in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, there is one. In another embodiment of the present invention, there are two types. In still another embodiment, there are three types. In still another embodiment, there are four or more types.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-1-1) is an upper limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a lower limit.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2 to 30% by mass relative to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 5 to 30%. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 7 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 9 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is The content is 12-30% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 15-30% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 18-30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 21% to 30% by mass.

In addition, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3 to 30% by mass with respect to the total mass, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 20% by mass. In another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 13% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 10% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 3% by mass. 7% by mass.

Furthermore, the compounds represented by the general formula (X-1-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (36.1) to (36.4). Among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (36.1) and / or formula (36.2). The content of the compound represented by the formula (36.2) is preferably 2% by mass or more and 7% by mass or less.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-1-3).

(Wherein R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more of them in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like.

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-1-3) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, based on the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. The mass% or more is more preferable. In consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the maximum ratio is preferably 20% by mass or less, preferably 16% by mass or less, more preferably 12% by mass or less. 10 mass% or less is especially preferable.

Furthermore, the compounds represented by the general formula (X-1-3) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically the compounds represented by the formulas (38.1) to (38.4). In particular, it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (38.2).

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (38.2) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 35% by mass or less based on the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is more preferably 2% by mass or less and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 10% by mass. % Or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 8% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 4% by mass or more and 5% by mass or less.

The compound represented by the general formula (X) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-2). However, the compound represented by general formula (i) is excluded.

(Wherein X ¹⁰² to X ¹⁰³ each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, Y ¹⁰ represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF ₃ , R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more of them in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-2-1).

(Wherein R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more types in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. It is more preferable to combine more than one type.

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-2-1) is based on the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. 3 mass% or more and 20 mass% or less is preferable, 5 mass% or more and 16 mass% or less are more preferable, 5 mass% or more and 12 mass% or less are preferable, 6 mass% or more and 10 mass% or less are especially preferable. .

Furthermore, the compounds represented by the general formula (X-2-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (39.1) to (39.4). In particular, it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (39.2). The content of the compound represented by the formula (39.2) is preferably 5% by mass or more and 6% by mass or less.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (39.2) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 35% by mass or less with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is more preferably 2% by mass or less and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 10% by mass. % Or more, more preferably 4% by mass or more and 8% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 4% by mass or more and 6% by mass or less.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-2-2).

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-2-2) is based on the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. 3 mass% or more and 20 mass% or less is preferable, 6 mass% or more and 16 mass% or less is more preferable, 9 mass% or more and 12 mass% or less is preferable, 9 mass% or more and 10 mass% or less are especially preferable. .

Furthermore, the compounds represented by the general formula (X-2-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (40.1) to (40.4). In particular, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (40.2).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-3). However, the compound represented by general formula (i) is excluded.

(Wherein X ¹⁰² to X ¹⁰³ each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom,
R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 4 or 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. )
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more of them in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-4).

(In the formula, X ¹⁰² represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, and R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. )
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more types in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. It is more preferable to combine more than one type.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X-4) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-4-1).

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-4-1) is based on the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. It is preferably 2% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, more preferably 5% by mass or more and 17% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 10% by mass or more and 13% by mass or less. .

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X-4-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (42.1) to the formula (42.4). In particular, it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (42.3).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-4-2).

(Wherein R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)

There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more types in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. It is more preferable to combine more than one type.

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-4-2) is based on the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. It is preferably 2% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, more preferably 5% by mass or more and 17% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 10% by mass or more and 13% by mass or less. .

Furthermore, the compounds represented by the general formula (X-4-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (42.11) to (42.14). In particular, it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (42.13) or the formula (42.14).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-4-3).

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-4-3) is based on the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. It is preferably 2% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, more preferably 5% by mass or more and 17% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 10% by mass or more and 13% by mass or less. .

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X-4-3) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (42.21) to the formula (42.24). In particular, it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (42.22).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-5).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X-5) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-5-1).

Furthermore, the compounds represented by the general formula (X-5-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention are specifically compounds represented by the formulas (43.1) to (43.4). In particular, it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (43.2).

The compound represented by the general formula (X) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-6).

(Wherein R ¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more of them in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-6) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.

The lower limit of the content of the compound is preferably 1% by mass, more preferably 2% by mass, and the upper limit of the content of the compound is 25% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Preferably, 20 mass% is more preferable, 18 mass% is further more preferable, and 16 mass% is especially preferable.
When using only 1 type among the said compounds, as a lower limit of content of the said compound with respect to the said total mass, 1 mass% is preferable, 2 mass% is more preferable, 3 mass% is still more preferable, 4 mass% The upper limit of the content of the compound with respect to the total mass is preferably 15% by mass, more preferably 12% by mass, still more preferably 10% by mass, particularly preferably 8% by mass, and most preferably 7% by mass. preferable.
When using 2 types of the said compounds, 5 mass% is preferable as a lower limit of the total content of the said 2 types of compounds with respect to the said total mass, 7 mass% is more preferable, 10 mass% is still more preferable The upper limit of the total content of the two compounds relative to the total mass is preferably 25% by mass, more preferably 20% by mass, still more preferably 18% by mass, further preferably 15% by mass, and 13% by mass. Is more preferable, 10% by mass is particularly preferable, and 9% by mass is most preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (X-6) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (44.1) to the formula (44.4). In particular, it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (44.1) and / or formula (44.2).

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (44.1) is determined in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. The total mass is preferably 1% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less. % Or less is particularly preferable.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (44.2) is determined in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. The total mass is preferably 1% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less. % Or less is particularly preferable.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the total content of the compound represented by the formula (44.1) and the compound represented by the formula (44.2) is low-temperature solubility, transition temperature, electrical Considering reliability and the like, it is preferably 5% by mass or more and 45% by mass or less, more preferably 7% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, and more preferably 7% by mass or more with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 20 mass% or less is more preferable. Among particularly preferable ranges, for example, 7% by mass to 15% by mass, 7% by mass to 12% by mass, 7% by mass to 10% by mass, 10% by mass to 15% by mass, 12% by mass to 15% by mass. % Or less.

The compound represented by the general formula (X) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (X-7).

There are no particular restrictions on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more compounds in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like.

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (X-7) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 4 to 30% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 5 to 30%. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 6 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 8 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is The content is 9-30% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 11-30% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 14-30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 18% to 30% by mass.

In addition, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 4 to 30% by mass with respect to the total mass, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 20% by mass. In this embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 13% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 10% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 4% by mass. 7% by mass.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (X-7) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (44.11) to the formula (44.14). In particular, it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by the formula (44.13).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound selected from the group represented by the general formula (XI).

(Wherein X ¹¹¹ to X ¹¹⁷ each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, at least one of X ¹¹¹ to X ¹¹⁷ represents a fluorine atom, R ¹¹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and Y ¹¹ represents a fluorine atom or —OCF 3.)
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one to three or more in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI) includes an upper limit value and a lower limit value for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2-30% by mass relative to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4-30. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 5 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 7 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 5 to 30% by mass. The content is 9-30% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 10-30% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 12-30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 13% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 15% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 18% to 30% by mass.

In addition, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2 to 30% by mass with respect to the total mass, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 25% by mass. In an embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2 to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 15% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 5% by mass.

When the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display device having a small cell gap, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI). When used for a liquid crystal display element with a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI). Further, when used for a liquid crystal display element used in a low temperature environment, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI). In the case of a liquid crystal composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XI) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XI-1).

(Wherein R ¹¹ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the compound which can be combined, In consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc., it combines suitably for every embodiment. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, one type is combined, in another embodiment, two types, and in another embodiment, three or more types are combined.

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI-1) is 1 with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. It is preferable that it is mass% or more and 20 mass% or less, 3 mass% or more and 20 mass% or less are more preferable, 4 mass% or more and 20 mass% or less are preferable, 5 mass% or more and 15 mass% or less are preferable, 7 A mass% or more and 12 mass% or less is particularly preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XI-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (45.1) to the formula (45.4). Among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (45.2) to formula (45.4), and it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (45.2).

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (45.2) is determined in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. The total mass is preferably 1% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less. % Or less is particularly preferable. Among particularly preferable ranges, for example, 3% by mass to 10% by mass, 3% by mass to 8% by mass, 3% by mass to 6% by mass, 3% by mass to 4% by mass, 4% by mass to 10% by mass. % Or less, 6 mass% or more and 10 mass% or less, 8 mass% or more and 10 mass% or less.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (45.3) is determined in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. The total mass is preferably 1% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less. % Or less is particularly preferable. Among particularly preferable ranges, for example, 3% by mass to 10% by mass, 3% by mass to 8% by mass, 3% by mass to 6% by mass, 3% by mass to 4% by mass, 4% by mass to 10% by mass. % Or less, 6 mass% or more and 10 mass% or less, 8 mass% or more and 10 mass% or less.

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by formula (45.4) is determined in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. The total mass is preferably 1% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and more preferably 3% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less. % Or less is particularly preferable.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XI) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XI-2).

(Wherein R ¹¹⁰ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)

There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but they are appropriately combined for each embodiment in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, one type is combined, in another embodiment, two types, and in another embodiment, three or more types are combined.

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XI-2) is 1 with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention in consideration of solubility at a low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and the like. It is preferably from 20% by mass to 20% by mass, more preferably from 3% by mass to 20% by mass, further preferably from 4% by mass to 20% by mass, further preferably from 6% by mass to 15% by mass, A mass% or more and 12 mass% or less is particularly preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XI-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (45.11) to the formula (45.14). Among them, it is preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (45.12) to formula (45.14), and it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (45.12).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XII).

(Wherein X ¹²¹ to X ¹²⁶ each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, and R ¹² represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group, and Y ¹² represents a fluorine atom or —OCF _3. )
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one to three or more in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like. It is more preferable to combine more than one type.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XII) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XII-1).

(Wherein R ¹² represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more types in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. It is more preferable to combine more than one type.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XII-1) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, preferably 2% by mass or more with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 10 mass% or less is more preferable, 3 mass% or more and 8 mass% or less are preferable, and 4 mass% or more and 6 mass% or less are especially preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XII-1) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (46.1) to the formula (46.4). In particular, it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (46.2) to formula (46.4).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XII) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XII-2).

(Wherein R ¹² represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
There are no particular limitations on the compounds that can be combined, but it is preferable to combine one or more types in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. It is more preferable to combine more than one type.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XII-2) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, preferably 3% by mass or more with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 20 mass% or less is more preferable, 4 mass% or more and 17 mass% or less are preferable, 6 mass% or more and 15 mass% or less are preferable, 9 mass% or more and 13 mass% or less are especially preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XII-2) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is specifically a compound represented by the formula (47.1) to the formula (47.4). In particular, it is more preferable to contain a compound represented by formula (47.2) to formula (47.4).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (XIII). However, the compound represented by general formula (i) is excluded.

(Wherein X ¹³¹ to X ¹³⁵ each independently represent a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, and R ¹³ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 represents an alkoxy group, and Y ¹³ represents a fluorine atom or —OCF _3. )
There are no particular restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but one to two of these compounds are preferably contained, more preferably one to three, and more preferably one to four. More preferably.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII) has an upper limit value and a lower limit value for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. is there.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2 to 30% by mass relative to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 4 to 30%. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 5 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 7 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 5 to 30% by mass. The content is 9-30% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 11-30% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 13-30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 14% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 16% to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 20% to 30% by mass.

When the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display device having a small cell gap, it is preferable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII).
In addition, when used for a liquid crystal display element with a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII).
In addition, when used for a liquid crystal display element used in a low temperature environment, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII).
In the case of a liquid crystal composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XIII) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIII-1).

(Wherein R ¹³ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)

The compound represented by the general formula (XIII-1) is preferably contained in an amount of 1% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less, preferably 3% by mass or more and 25% by mass or less based on the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Is preferably contained in an amount of 5% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, particularly preferably 10% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XIII-1) is preferably a compound represented by the formula (48.1) to the formula (48.4), and is represented by the formula (48.2). A compound is preferred.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (M) is preferably a compound selected from the group of compounds represented by the general formula (XIV). However, the compound represented by general formula (i) is excluded.

Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 7 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, and X ¹⁴¹ to X ¹⁴⁴ are each independently Represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, Y ¹⁴ represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF ₃ , Q ¹⁴ represents a single bond, —COO— or —CF ₂ O—, and m ¹⁴ is 0 or 1. .)

There are no restrictions on the types of compounds that can be combined, but they are appropriately combined for each embodiment in consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperatures, electrical reliability, birefringence, and the like. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, there is one. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are two types. Or in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. In still another embodiment of the present invention, there are four types. Or in another embodiment of this invention, they are five types. Or in another embodiment of this invention, they are six or more types.

The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV) is an upper limit value and a lower limit value for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3 to 40% by mass relative to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 7 to 40%. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 8 to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 11 to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is The content is 12 to 40% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 16 to 40% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 18 to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 19% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 22% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 25% to 40% by mass.

In addition, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3 to 40% by mass in another embodiment of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 35% by mass. In an embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 30% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 15% by mass.

When the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display element having a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV). In the case of a liquid crystal composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1).

(Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 7 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, and Y ¹⁴ represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, or —OCF ₃ )
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, It is preferable to combine 1 type to 3 types in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1-1).

(Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 7 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms.)
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1-1) is preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 7 mass% or more, preferably 10 mass% or more, particularly preferably 18 mass% or more. In consideration of solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the maximum ratio is preferably 30% by mass or less, preferably 27% by mass or less, more preferably 24% by mass or less. , Less than 21% by mass is particularly preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1-1) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (51.1) to the formula (51.4). It is more preferable to contain the compound represented by this.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1-2).

(Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 7 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms.)
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1-2) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. The content is more preferably 13% by mass or less, more preferably 5% by mass or more and 11% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 7% by mass or more and 9% by mass or less.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-1-2) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (52.1) to the formula (52.4), among which the formula (52. It is more preferable to contain the compound represented by 4).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2). However, excluding the compound represented by (i)

(Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X ¹⁴¹ to X ¹⁴⁴ each independently represents fluorine. Represents an atom or a hydrogen atom, and Y ¹⁴ represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or —OCF _3. )
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines suitably for every embodiment in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, there is one. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are two types. Or in another embodiment of this invention, they are three types. In still another embodiment of the present invention, there are four types. Or in another embodiment of this invention, they are five or more types.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is an upper limit and a lower limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. There is a value.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3 to 40% by mass relative to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 7 to 40%. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 8 to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 10 to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is The content is 11 to 40% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 12 to 40% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 18 to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 19% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 21% to 40% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 22% to 40% by mass.

In addition, for example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3 to 40% by mass in another embodiment of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 35% by mass. In an embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 3 to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 3 to 10% by mass.

When the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display element having a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2). In the case of a liquid crystal composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-1).

(Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-1) is preferably 1% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less based on 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % To 13% by mass is more preferable, 5% to 11% by mass is preferable, and 7% to 9% by mass is particularly preferable.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-1) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (53.1) to the formula (53.4), among which the formula (53. It is more preferable to contain the compound represented by 4).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-2).

(Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-2) is preferably 2% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is more preferably 18% by mass or less, preferably 9% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or more and 14% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 10% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less.

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-2) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (54.1) to the formula (54.4), among which the formula (54. It is more preferable to contain the compound represented by 2) and / or Formula (54.4).

In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (54.2) is preferably 5% by mass or more and 35% by mass or less based on the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. It is more preferably 5% by mass or less and 25% by mass or less, more preferably 5% by mass or more and 22% by mass or less, more preferably 8% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and more preferably 10% by mass or more and 17% by mass. % Or less, more preferably 10% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 10% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less.
In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the content of the compound represented by the formula (54.4) is 4% by mass to 35% by mass with respect to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. Preferably, it is more preferably 5% by mass or less and 25% by mass or less, and more preferably 5% by mass or more and 22% by mass or less.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-3).

(Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-3) is preferably 5% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less, and 9% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. 27 mass% or less is more preferable, 12 mass% or more and 24 mass% or less are preferable, 12 mass% or more and 20 mass% or less are especially preferable.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-3) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (55.1) to the formula (55.4), among which the formula (55. It is more preferable to contain the compound represented by 2) and / or Formula (55.4).

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-4).

(Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.)
Although there is no restriction | limiting in the kind of compound which can be combined, It combines suitably for every embodiment in consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, birefringence, etc. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, there is one. Furthermore, in another embodiment of this invention, they are two types. Or in another embodiment of this invention, they are three or more types.
The content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-4) is an upper limit for each embodiment in consideration of properties such as solubility at low temperatures, transition temperature, electrical reliability, and birefringence. And a lower limit.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2 to 35% by mass relative to the total mass of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 5 to 35%. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 8 to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 9 to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 18 to 35% by mass, and in still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 21 to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 22% to 35% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 24% to 35% by mass.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the compound is 2 to 35% by mass, and in another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 30% by mass, In another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 25% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 20% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 2% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 2 to 10% by mass. In still another embodiment, the content of the compound is 8% to 10% by mass.

When the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display device having a low driving voltage, it is suitable to increase the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-4). In the case of a liquid crystal composition used for a liquid crystal display device having a high response speed, it is suitable to reduce the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-4).

Further, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-2-4) is specifically preferably a compound represented by the formula (56.1) to the formula (56.4), among which the formula (56. It is more preferable to contain the compound represented by 1), Formula (56.2), and Formula (56.4). The content of the compound represented by the formula (56.2) is preferably 8% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention.

Furthermore, the compound represented by the general formula (XIV) used in the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (XIV-3).

(Wherein R ¹⁴ represents an alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 7 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms.)
In consideration of solubility at low temperature, transition temperature, electrical reliability, etc., the content of the compound represented by the general formula (XIV-3) is 1 mass relative to the total amount of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention. % To 15% by mass, preferably 4% to 15% by mass, more preferably 4% to 13% by mass, more preferably 4% to 11% by mass, and more preferably 4% by mass. The content is particularly preferably 9% by mass or less.

The compound used in the present invention does not have a peracid (—CO—OO—) structure in the molecule. In addition, when importance is attached to the reliability and long-term stability of the liquid crystal composition, it is preferable not to use a compound having a carbonyl group. In addition, when importance is attached to stability by UV irradiation, it is desirable not to use a compound in which a chlorine atom is substituted. It is also preferable that only the compounds in which all the ring structures in the molecule are 6-membered rings.

The liquid crystal 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.

When importance is attached to the reliability and long-term stability of the liquid crystal composition, the content of the compound having a carbonyl group is preferably 5% by mass or less with respect to the total mass of the composition, and 3% by mass or less. More preferably, it is more preferable to set it as 1 mass% or less, and it is most preferable not to contain substantially.

When importance is attached to stability by UV irradiation, the content of the compound substituted with chlorine atoms is preferably 15% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or less, based on the total mass of the composition. Preferably, it is more preferable to set it as 5 mass% or less, and it is most preferable not to contain substantially.

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 It is preferably at least mass%, more preferably at least 90 mass%, even more preferably at least 95 mass%, and the liquid crystal is composed only of a compound having substantially all 6-membered ring structures in the molecule. Most preferably it constitutes a composition.

In order to suppress deterioration due to oxidation of the liquid crystal 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 is determined based on the total mass of the composition. The content is preferably 10% by mass or less, more preferably 5% by mass or less, and still more preferably substantially not contained.

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% by mass or less, and preferably 5% by mass or less based on the total mass of the composition. Is more preferable, and it is still more preferable not to contain substantially.

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.

The liquid crystal 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)

(Wherein, X ²⁰¹ and X ²⁰² each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,
Sp ²⁰¹ and Sp ²⁰² are each independently 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, Represents 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 may have any hydrogen atom substituted by a fluorine atom. good. ) Is preferred.
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.
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.
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.
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.

From these points, in general formula (XX), the ring structure between Sp ²⁰¹ and Sp ²⁰² is specifically preferably the structure described below.
In the general formula (XX), when M ²⁰¹ represents a single bond and the ring structure is formed of two rings, the following formulas (XXa-1) to (XXa-5) are preferably represented, It is more preferable to represent the formula (XXa-3) from (XXa-1), and it is particularly preferable to represent the formula (XXa-1).

(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.

From the above, as the polymerizable monomer, the general formula (XX-1) to the general formula (XX-4) are particularly preferable, and the general formula (XX-2) is most preferable.

(In the formula, Sp ²⁰ represents an alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms.)
In the case of adding a monomer to the liquid crystal 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.

The liquid crystal composition in the present invention can further contain a compound represented by the general formula (Q).

(Wherein, R ^Q represents a straight-chain alkyl group or branched alkyl group having from 1 22 carbon atoms, one or two or more CH ₂ groups in the alkyl group, so that the oxygen atoms are not directly adjacent a, -O -, - CH = CH -, - CO -, - OCO -, - COO -, - C≡C -, - CF 2 O -, - OCF 2 - may be replaced by, ^{M Q} is trans Represents a 1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-phenylene group or a single bond.)
^RQ represents a straight-chain alkyl group or a branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, and one or more CH ₂ groups in the alkyl group are —O—so that oxygen atoms are not directly adjacent to each other. —, —CH═CH—, —CO—, —OCO—, —COO—, —C≡C—, —CF ₂ O—, —OCF ₂ — may be substituted. Linear alkyl group, linear alkoxy group, linear alkyl group in which one CH ₂ group is substituted with —OCO— or —COO—, branched alkyl group, branched alkoxy group, one CH ₂ group is —OCO— Or a branched alkyl group substituted with —COO—, a linear alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a linear alkyl group in which one CH ₂ group is substituted with —OCO— or —COO—, branched Chain alkyl group, branched alkoxy group, one CH ₂ group Is more preferably a branched alkyl group substituted with —OCO— or —COO—. ^MQ represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group, a 1,4-phenylene group or a single bond, and a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group is preferred.

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).

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.
In the liquid crystal composition of the present invention, the compound represented by formula (Q) preferably contains one or two compounds, more preferably contains 1 to 5 compounds, and the content is 0.001. Is preferably 1 to 1% by mass, more preferably 0.001 to 0.1% by mass, and particularly preferably 0.001 to 0.05% by mass.

<Liquid crystal display element>
The liquid crystal composition containing the polymerizable compound of the present invention is provided with liquid crystal alignment ability by polymerizing the polymerizable compound contained therein by ultraviolet irradiation, and transmits light through the birefringence of the liquid crystal composition. It is used in a liquid crystal display element that controls As liquid crystal display elements, AM-LCD (active matrix liquid crystal display element), TN (nematic liquid crystal display element), STN-LCD (super twisted nematic liquid crystal display element), OCB-LCD and IPS-LCD (in-plane switching liquid crystal display element) However, it is particularly useful for AM-LCDs and can be used for transmissive or reflective liquid crystal display elements.

The two substrates of the liquid crystal cell used in the liquid crystal display element can be made of a transparent material having flexibility such as glass or plastic, and one of them can be an opaque material such as silicon. A transparent substrate having a transparent electrode layer can be obtained, for example, by sputtering indium tin oxide (ITO) on a transparent substrate such as a glass plate.
The color filter can be prepared by, for example, a pigment dispersion method, a printing method, an electrodeposition method, or a dyeing method. A method for producing a color filter by a pigment dispersion method will be described as an example. A curable coloring composition for a color filter is applied on the transparent substrate, subjected to patterning treatment, and cured by heating or light irradiation. By performing this process for each of the three colors red, green, and blue, a pixel portion for a color filter can be created. In addition, a pixel electrode provided with an active element such as a TFT, a thin film diode, or a metal insulator metal specific resistance element may be provided on the substrate.

The said board | substrate is made to oppose so that a transparent electrode layer may become inner side. In that case, you may adjust the space | interval of a board | substrate via a spacer. In this case, it is preferable to adjust so that the thickness of the obtained light control layer is 1 to 100 μm. More preferably, the thickness is 1.5 to 10 μm. When a polarizing plate is used, it is preferable to adjust the product of the refractive index anisotropy Δn of the liquid crystal and the cell thickness d so that the contrast is maximized. In addition, when there are two polarizing plates, the polarizing axis of each polarizing plate can be adjusted so that the viewing angle and contrast are good. Furthermore, a retardation film for widening the viewing angle can also be used. Examples of the spacer include columnar spacers made of glass particles, plastic particles, alumina particles, a photoresist material, and the like. Thereafter, a sealant such as an epoxy thermosetting composition is screen-printed on the substrates with a liquid crystal inlet provided, the substrates are bonded together, and heated to thermally cure the sealant.
As a method of sandwiching the polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition between two substrates, a normal vacuum injection method or an ODF method can be used. Although it has a problem that leaves traces, in the present invention, it can be suitably used for a display element manufactured by using the ODF method. In the ODF liquid crystal display element manufacturing process, a sealant such as epoxy photothermal curing is drawn on a backplane or frontplane substrate using a dispenser in a closed-loop bank shape, and then removed. A liquid crystal display element can be manufactured by bonding a front plane and a back plane after dropping a predetermined amount of the liquid crystal composition under air. The liquid crystal composition of the present invention can be preferably used because the liquid crystal composition can be stably dropped in the ODF process.
As a method for polymerizing a polymerizable compound, an appropriate polymerization rate is desirable in order to obtain good alignment performance of liquid crystals. Therefore, active energy rays such as ultraviolet rays or electron beams are irradiated singly or in combination or sequentially. The method of polymerizing by is preferred. When ultraviolet rays are used, a polarized light source or a non-polarized light source may be used. In addition, when the polymerization is performed in a state where the polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition is sandwiched between two substrates, at least the substrate on the irradiation surface side must be given appropriate transparency to the active energy rays. I must. Moreover, after polymerizing only a specific part using a mask during light irradiation, the orientation state of the unpolymerized part is changed by changing conditions such as an electric field, a magnetic field, or temperature, and further irradiation with active energy rays is performed. Then, it is possible to use a means for polymerization. In particular, when ultraviolet exposure is performed, it is preferable to perform ultraviolet exposure while applying an alternating electric field to the polymerizable compound-containing liquid crystal composition. The alternating electric field to be applied is preferably an alternating current having a frequency of 10 Hz to 10 kHz, more preferably a frequency of 60 Hz to 10 kHz, and the voltage is selected depending on a desired pretilt angle of the liquid crystal display element. That is, the pretilt angle of the liquid crystal display element can be controlled by the applied voltage. In a horizontal electric field type MVA mode liquid crystal display element, the pretilt angle is preferably controlled from 80 degrees to 89.9 degrees from the viewpoint of alignment stability and contrast.

The temperature during irradiation is preferably within a temperature range in which the liquid crystal state of the liquid crystal composition of the present invention is maintained. Polymerization is preferably performed at a temperature close to room temperature, that is, typically at a temperature of 15 to 35 ° C. As a lamp for generating ultraviolet rays, a metal halide lamp, a high-pressure mercury lamp, an ultra-high pressure mercury lamp, or the like can be used. Moreover, as a wavelength of the ultraviolet-rays to irradiate, it is preferable to irradiate the ultraviolet-ray of the wavelength range which is not the absorption wavelength range of a liquid crystal composition, and it is preferable to cut and use an ultraviolet-ray as needed. Intensity of ultraviolet irradiation is ^preferably from 0.1mW / cm 2 ~ 100W / cm 2, 2mW / cm 2 ~ 50W / cm 2 is more preferable. The amount of energy of ultraviolet rays to be irradiated can be adjusted as appropriate, but is preferably 10 mJ / cm ² to 500 J / cm ^{2, and} more preferably 100 mJ / cm ² to 200 J / cm ² . When irradiating with ultraviolet rays, the intensity may be changed. The time for irradiating with ultraviolet rays is appropriately selected depending on the intensity of the irradiated ultraviolet rays, but is preferably 10 seconds to 3,600 seconds, and more preferably 10 seconds to 600 seconds.

The liquid crystal display device using the liquid crystal 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, including VA mode, PSVA mode, It can be applied to a liquid crystal display element for PSA mode, IPS (in-plane switching) mode, FSS (fringe field switching) mode or ECB mode.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a liquid crystal display device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a liquid crystal display element including two substrates facing each other, a sealing material provided between the substrates, and liquid crystal sealed in a sealing region surrounded by the sealing material. It is.
Specifically, the TFT layer 102 and the pixel electrode 103 are provided on the first substrate 100, the backplane on which the passivation film 104 and the first alignment film 105 are provided, and the black matrix on the second substrate 200. 202, a color filter 203, a planarization film (overcoat layer) 201, and a transparent electrode 204 are provided, and a second alignment film 205 is provided thereon, provided between the front plane facing the back plane and the substrate. A sealing material 301 and a liquid crystal layer 303 sealed in a sealing region surrounded by the sealing material, and protrusions (columnar spacers) 302 and 304 are provided on a substrate surface in contact with the sealing material 301. The aspect of a liquid crystal display element is shown.

The first substrate or the second substrate is not particularly limited as long as it is substantially transparent, and glass, ceramics, plastics, or the like can be used. Plastic substrates include cellulose derivatives such as cellulose, triacetyl cellulose, diacetyl cellulose, polycycloolefin derivatives, polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene naphthalate, polypropylene, polyethylene, etc. Polyolefin, polycarbonate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polyamide, polyimide, polyimide amide, polystyrene, polyacrylate, polymethyl methacrylate, polyether sulfone, polyarylate, and glass fiber-epoxy resin Inorganic-organic composite materials such as glass fiber-acrylic resin can be used.
When a plastic substrate is used, it is preferable to provide a barrier film. The function of the barrier film is to reduce the moisture permeability of the plastic substrate and to improve the reliability of the electrical characteristics of the liquid crystal display element. The barrier film is not particularly limited as long as it has high transparency and low water vapor permeability. Generally, vapor deposition, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition method (CVD method) using an inorganic material such as silicon oxide is used. ) Is used.

In the present invention, the same material or different materials may be used as the first substrate or the second substrate, and there is no particular limitation. Use of a glass substrate is preferable because a liquid crystal display element having excellent heat resistance and dimensional stability can be produced. In addition, a plastic substrate is preferable because it is suitable for a manufacturing method using a roll-to-roll method and is suitable for weight reduction or flexibility. For the purpose of imparting flatness and heat resistance, good results can be obtained by combining a plastic substrate and a glass substrate.
In the embodiments described later, a substrate is used as the material of the first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200.

In the backplane, the TFT layer 102 and the pixel electrode 103 are provided on the first substrate 100. These are manufactured by a normal array process. A backplane is obtained by providing a passivation film 104 and a first alignment film 105 thereon.
A passivation film 104 (also referred to as an inorganic protective film) is a film for protecting the TFT layer. Usually, a nitride film (SiNx), an oxide film (SiOx), or the like is formed by a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technique or the like.
The first alignment film 105 is a film having a function of aligning liquid crystals, and a polymer material such as polyimide is usually used in many cases. As the coating solution, an alignment agent solution composed of a polymer material and a solvent is used. Since the alignment film may hinder the adhesive force with the sealing material, a pattern is applied in the sealing region. For the application, a printing method such as a flexographic printing method or a droplet discharge method such as an ink jet is used. The applied alignment agent solution is crosslinked and cured by baking after the solvent is evaporated by temporary drying. Thereafter, an alignment process is performed to provide an alignment function.
The alignment treatment is usually performed by a rubbing method. The polymer film formed as described above is rubbed in one direction using a rubbing cloth made of fibers such as rayon, thereby producing liquid crystal alignment ability.

Also, a photo-alignment method may be used. The photo-alignment method is a method of generating alignment ability by irradiating polarized light on an alignment film containing an organic material having photosensitivity, and does not cause the generation of scratches or dust on the substrate due to the rubbing method. Examples of the organic material in the photo-alignment method include a material containing a dichroic dye. Dichroic dyes include molecular orientation induction or isomerization reaction (eg, azobenzene group), dimerization reaction (eg, cinnamoyl group), photocrosslinking reaction (eg, benzophenone group) due to Weigert effect resulting from photodichroism. Alternatively, those having a group (hereinafter abbreviated as a photo-alignment group) that causes a photoreaction that causes liquid crystal alignment ability, such as a photolysis reaction (eg, polyimide group), can be used. After the solvent is evaporated by temporary drying, the applied alignment agent solution is irradiated with light having an arbitrary deflection (polarized light), whereby an alignment film having alignment ability in an arbitrary direction can be obtained.

One front plane is provided with a black matrix 202, a color filter 203, a planarization film 201, a transparent electrode 204, and a second alignment film 205 on a second substrate 200.
The black matrix 202 is produced by, for example, a pigment dispersion method. Specifically, a color resin solution in which a black colorant is uniformly dispersed for forming a black matrix is applied on the second substrate 200 provided with the barrier film 201 to form a colored layer. Subsequently, the colored layer is baked and cured. A photoresist is applied on this and prebaked. After exposing the photoresist through a mask pattern, development is performed to pattern the colored layer. Thereafter, the photoresist layer is peeled off and the colored layer is baked to complete the black matrix 202.
Alternatively, a photoresist type pigment dispersion may be used. In this case, a photoresist-type pigment dispersion is applied, pre-baked, exposed through a mask pattern, and then developed to pattern the colored layer. Thereafter, the photoresist layer is peeled off and the colored layer is baked to complete the black matrix 202.

The color filter 203 is prepared by a pigment dispersion method, an electrodeposition method, a printing method, a dyeing method, or the like. Taking the pigment dispersion method as an example, a color resin liquid in which a pigment (for example, red) is uniformly dispersed is applied onto the second substrate 200, and after baking and curing, a photoresist is applied thereon and prebaked. After the photoresist is exposed through a mask pattern, development is performed and patterning is performed. Thereafter, the photoresist layer is peeled off and baked again to complete the (red) color filter 203. There is no particular limitation on the color order to be created. Similarly, a green color filter 203 and a blue color filter 203 are formed.

The transparent electrode 204 is provided on the color filter 203 (if necessary, an overcoat layer (201) is provided on the color filter 203 for surface flattening). The transparent electrode 204 preferably has a high transmittance, and preferably has a low electrical resistance. The transparent electrode 204 is formed by sputtering an oxide film such as ITO.
In addition, a passivation film may be provided on the transparent electrode 204 for the purpose of protecting the transparent electrode 204.
The second alignment film 205 is the same as the first alignment film 105 described above.

As mentioned above, although the specific aspect about the said back plane and the said front plane used by this invention was described, it is not limited to this specific aspect in this application, The aspect according to the liquid crystal display element desired is desired. Changes are free.
The shape of the columnar spacer is not particularly limited, and the horizontal cross section can be various shapes such as a circle and a polygon such as a quadrangle. A polygonal shape is particularly preferable. The protrusion shape is preferably a truncated cone or a truncated pyramid.
The material of the columnar spacer is not particularly limited as long as it is a sealing material, an organic solvent used for the sealing material, or a material that does not dissolve in liquid crystal. However, it is a synthetic resin (curable resin) from the viewpoint of processing and weight reduction. preferable. On the other hand, the protrusion can be provided on the surface of the first substrate in contact with the sealing material by a photolithography method or a droplet discharge method. For these reasons, it is preferable to use a photocurable resin suitable for a photolithography method or a droplet discharge method.
As an example, a case where the columnar spacer is obtained by a photolithography method will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram of an exposure process using a columnar spacer forming pattern formed on a black matrix as a photomask pattern.
On the transparent electrode 204 of the front plane, a resin solution for forming columnar spacers (not containing a colorant) is applied. Subsequently, the resin layer 402 is baked and cured. A photoresist is applied on this and prebaked. After exposing the photoresist through the mask pattern 401, development is performed to pattern the resin layer. Thereafter, the photoresist layer is peeled off, and the resin layer is baked to complete columnar spacers (302, 0304 in FIG. 1).

The formation position of the columnar spacer can be determined at a desired position by a mask pattern. Therefore, both the inside of the sealing region of the liquid crystal display element and the outside of the sealing region (sealing material application portion) can be created simultaneously. The columnar spacer is preferably formed so as to be positioned on the black matrix so that the quality of the sealing region does not deteriorate. A columnar spacer manufactured by a photolithography method in this way may be called a column spacer or a photo spacer.
As the material of the spacer, a negative water-soluble resin such as PVA-stilbazo photosensitive resin, a mixture of a polyfunctional acrylic monomer, an acrylic acid copolymer, a triazole initiator, or the like is used. Alternatively, there is a method using a color resin in which a colorant is dispersed in a polyimide resin. In the present invention, there is no particular limitation, and a spacer can be obtained from a known material according to the compatibility with the liquid crystal composition and the sealing material to be used.
Thus, after providing columnar spacers on the surface to be a sealing region on the front plane, a seal material (301 in FIG. 1) is applied to the surface of the back plane that contacts the seal material.

The material of the sealing material is not particularly limited, and a curable resin composition in which a polymerization initiator is added to an epoxy or acrylic photocurable, thermosetting, or photothermal combination curable resin is used. In order to control moisture permeability, elastic modulus, viscosity, etc., fillers made of inorganic or organic substances may be added. The shape of these fillers is not particularly limited, and includes a spherical shape, a fiber shape, and an amorphous shape. Furthermore, in order to control the cell gap satisfactorily, a spherical or fibrous gap material having a monodispersed diameter is mixed, or in order to further strengthen the adhesive force with the substrate, a fibrous substance that easily entangles with the protrusion on the substrate is used. You may mix. The diameter of the fibrous material used at this time is preferably about 1/5 to 1/10 or less of the cell gap, and the length of the fibrous material is preferably shorter than the seal coating width.

The material of the fibrous substance is not particularly limited as long as a predetermined shape can be obtained, and synthetic fibers such as cellulose, polyamide and polyester, and inorganic materials such as glass and carbon can be appropriately selected.
As a method for applying the sealing material, there are a printing method and a dispensing method, but a dispensing method with a small amount of the sealing material used is desirable. The application position of the sealing material is usually on the black matrix so as not to adversely affect the sealing area. In order to form a liquid crystal dropping region in the next step (so that the liquid crystal composition does not leak), the sealing material application shape is a closed loop shape.

The liquid crystal composition is dropped onto the closed loop shape (sealing region) of the front plane coated with the sealing material. Usually a dispenser is used. Since the amount of liquid crystal to be dropped coincides with the volume of the liquid crystal cell, the amount is basically the same as the volume obtained by multiplying the height of the column spacer and the seal application area. However, in order to optimize liquid crystal leakage and display characteristics in the cell bonding process, the amount of liquid crystal to be dropped may be adjusted as appropriate, or the liquid crystal dropping position may be dispersed.

Next, the back plane is bonded to the front plane on which the sealing material is applied and the liquid crystal composition is dropped. Specifically, the front plane and the back plane are adsorbed on a stage having a mechanism for adsorbing a substrate such as an electrostatic chuck, and the second alignment film on the front plane and the first alignment film on the back plane face each other. In the meantime, it is arranged at a position (distance) where the sealing material does not contact the other substrate. In this state, the system is depressurized. After decompression is completed, the positions of both substrates are adjusted while confirming the bonding position between the front plane and the back plane (alignment operation). When the adjustment of the bonding position is completed, the substrate is brought close to a position where the sealing material on the front plane and the back plane are in contact with each other. In this state, the system is filled with an inert gas, and the pressure is gradually returned to normal pressure while releasing the reduced pressure. At this time, the front plane and the back plane are bonded together by atmospheric pressure, and a cell gap is formed at the height of the columnar spacer. In this state, the sealing material is irradiated with ultraviolet rays to cure the sealing material, thereby forming a liquid crystal cell. Thereafter, a heating step is added in some cases to promote curing of the sealing material. A heating process is often added to enhance the adhesive strength of the sealing material and improve the reliability of electrical characteristics.

EXAMPLES The present invention will be described in further detail with reference to examples below, but the present invention is not limited to these examples. Further, “mass%” in the compositions of the following examples and comparative examples means “mass%”.

In the examples, the measured characteristics are as follows.
Tni: Nematic phase-isotropic liquid phase transition temperature (° C)
Δn: Refractive index anisotropy at 295K (also known as birefringence)
Δε: Dielectric anisotropy at 295K η: Viscosity at 295K (mPa · s)
γ1: rotational viscosity at 295 K (mPa · s)
Initial voltage holding ratio (initial VHR): voltage holding ratio (mass%) at 50 ° C. under conditions of frequency 60 Hz and applied voltage 4 V
Voltage holding ratio after heating (VHR after heating): voltage holding ratio (mass%) measured under the same conditions as the initial VHR after holding in an atmosphere of 150 ° C. for 1 hour

Burn-in:
The burn-in evaluation of the liquid crystal display element is based on the following four-step evaluation of the afterimage level of the fixed pattern when the predetermined fixed pattern is displayed in the display area for 1440 hours and then the entire screen is displayed uniformly. went.
◎ No afterimage ○: Level of afterimage is slightly acceptable but acceptable △ Without afterimage is unacceptable level × Afterimage is quite poor

Volatility / contamination of production equipment:
Evaluation of the volatility of the liquid crystal material was performed by observing the operating state of the vacuum stirring and defoaming mixer with a stroboscope and visually observing foaming of the liquid crystal material. Specifically, put 0.8kg of the liquid crystal composition in a dedicated container vacuum agitation defoaming mixer having a volume 2.0L, under degassing of 4 kPa, the revolution speed ^{15S -1,} vacuum stirring at rotation speed 7.5S ^-1 The defoaming mixer was operated, and the following four-step evaluation was performed according to the time until foaming started.
◎ 3 minutes or more to foam. The possibility of equipment contamination due to volatilization is low.
○ It takes 1 minute or more and less than 3 minutes to foam. There is concern about minor equipment contamination due to volatilization.
△ 30 seconds or more and less than 1 minute until foaming. Equipment contamination due to volatilization occurs.
X Up to 30 seconds until foaming. There is concern about serious equipment contamination due to volatilization.

Process suitability:
The process suitability is that the liquid crystal is dropped 40 pL at a time by using a constant volume metering pump 100000 times in the ODF process, and the following “0 to 200 times, 201 to 400 times, 401 to 600 times, ..., 99801-100,000 times ”, the change in the amount of liquid crystal dropped 200 times was evaluated in the following four stages.
◎ Extremely small change (Stable liquid crystal display device can be manufactured)
○ Allowable level with slight change △ Level with change and unacceptable level (Yield deteriorated due to spots)
× There is a change and it is quite inferior (liquid crystal leakage and vacuum bubbles are generated)

Solubility at low temperature:
In order to evaluate the solubility at a low temperature, after preparing the liquid crystal composition, 0.5 g of the liquid crystal composition was weighed in a 1 mL sample bottle, and the next was “−20 ° C. (−20 ° C.)” in a temperature-controlled test tank. 1 hour hold) → temperature rise (0.2 ° C./min)→0° C. (1 hour hold) → temperature rise (0.2 ° C./min)→20° C. (1 hour hold) → temperature drop (−0. 2 ° C / min) → 0 ° C (hold for 1 hour) → temperature drop (−0.2 ° C / min) → −20 ° C. The following four-level evaluation was performed.
A precipitate was not observed for 600 hours or more.
○ No precipitate was observed for 300 hours or more.
Precipitates were observed within Δ150 hours.
X Precipitates were observed within 75 hours.

(Example 1 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3)
A liquid crystal composition having the composition shown in Table 1 was prepared using the following compounds. In addition, Table 2 shows the physical property values of the obtained liquid crystal composition.

(Examples 2 to 4)
A liquid crystal composition having the composition shown in Table 3 was prepared using the following compounds. In addition, Table 4 shows the physical property values of the obtained liquid crystal composition.

(Examples 5 to 7)
A liquid crystal composition having the composition shown in Table 5 was prepared using the following compounds. In addition, Table 6 shows the physical property values of the obtained liquid crystal composition.

(Examples 8 to 10)
A liquid crystal composition having the composition shown in Table 7 was prepared using the following compounds. In addition, Table 8 shows the physical property values of the obtained liquid crystal composition.

(Examples 11 to 13)
A liquid crystal composition having the composition shown in Table 9 was prepared using the following compounds. In addition, Table 10 shows the physical properties of the liquid crystal composition obtained.

As shown in Table 1, the liquid crystal composition of Comparative Example 1 is different from Example 1 in that it contains compounds represented by general formulas (ii-1) and (ii-2). Instead of containing them, Example 1 contains the formulas (3.1), (3.3), and (3.4) belonging to the general formula (I-2) having a similar structure. The liquid crystal composition of Comparative Example 1 had the same Δn as the liquid crystal composition of Example 1 and had a slightly higher Tni, but the viscosity (η, γ1) was greatly increased.
Example 1 contains the compound represented by formula (37.2) contained in general formula (i), whereas it does not contain the liquid crystal composition of Comparative Example 2, but instead has a similar structure. (45.3) and a compound represented by (45.4). The liquid crystal composition of Comparative Example 2 had the same Δn as the liquid crystal composition of Example 1 and had a slightly large Δε, but Tni was low and the viscosity (η, γ1) was greatly increased. .
Example 1 contains the compound represented by formula (37.2) contained in general formula (i), whereas it does not contain the liquid crystal composition of Comparative Example 3, and instead has a similar structure. The compound represented by (44.4) is contained. The liquid crystal composition of Comparative Example 3 had the same Δn as the liquid crystal composition of Example 1 and had a slightly large Δε, but the Tni was low and the viscosity (η, γ1) was greatly increased. .
In addition, as shown in Tables 4, 6, 8, and 10, all of the liquid crystal compositions of Examples 2 to 13 had a small decrease in VHR after heating, and showed seizure, volatility, process suitability, and low temperature. Good results were obtained in solubility evaluation.

Claims

At least one compound represented by the general formula (i) and at least one compound selected from the compound represented by the formula (ii-1) and the compound represented by (ii-2) Liquid crystal composition to contain.

(Wherein R i1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH═CH—, — C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO— may be substituted, and a hydrogen atom in the alkyl group may be substituted with a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom,
n i1 represents 1 or 2,
X i1 represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom,
A i1 represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group in which a hydrogen atom may be substituted by a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom;
Z i1 represents a single bond, —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —CH 2 CH 2 —, —COO— or —OCO—, and when n i1 represents 2, A i1 and Z i1 May be the same or different. )
The liquid crystal composition according to claim 1, wherein Z i1 in the general formula (i) is a single bond.
The liquid crystal composition according to claim 1, wherein A i1 in the general formula (i) is a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group.
2. The liquid crystal composition according to claim 1, wherein n i1 in the general formula (i) is 2.
The liquid crystal composition according to claim 1, comprising a compound represented by the following general formula (L).

(Wherein R L1 and R L2 each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently Optionally substituted by —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
OL represents 0, 1, 2 or 3;
B L1 , B L2 and B L3 each independently represent (a) a 1,4-cyclohexylene group (one —CH 2 — present in this group or two or more —CH 2 — not adjacent to each other). May be replaced by —O—) and (b) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH═ present in this group or two or more —CH═ not adjacent to each other —N May be replaced by =.)
Represents a group selected from the group consisting of: The above groups (a) and (b) may be each independently substituted with a cyano group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom,
L L1 and L L2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —OCF 2 -, -CF 2 O-, -CH = NN-CH-, -CH = CH-, -CF = CF- or -C≡C-
When OL is 2 or 3 and a plurality of L L2 are present, they may be the same or different, and when OL is 2 or 3 and a plurality of B L3 is present, they are the same However, the compound represented by general formula (i) and the compound represented by general formula (ii) are excluded. )
The liquid crystal composition according to claim 1, comprising a compound represented by the following general formula (M).

(Wherein R M1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or two or more non-adjacent —CH 2 — in the alkyl group are each independently —CH═CH—, — Optionally substituted by C≡C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO— or —OCO—,
PM represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;
C M1 and C M2 are each independently
(D) 1,4-cyclohexylene group (this is present in the group one -CH 2 - or nonadjacent two or more -CH 2 - may be replaced by -O- or -S- And (e) a 1,4-phenylene group (one —CH═ present in the group or two or more non-adjacent —CH═ may be replaced by —N═).
Represents a group selected from the group consisting of the above-mentioned groups (d) and (e) each independently substituted with a cyano group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom,
K M1 and K M2 are each independently a single bond, —CH 2 CH 2 —, — (CH 2 ) 4 —, —OCH 2 —, —CH 2 O—, —OCF 2 —, —CF 2 O—, Represents —COO—, —OCO— or —C≡C—,
When PM is 2, 3 or 4 and there are a plurality of K M1 , they may be the same or different, and when PM is 2, 3 or 4 and there are a plurality of C M2 They may be the same or different,
X M1 and X M3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a fluorine atom,
X M2 represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group. However, the compound represented by general formula (i) and the compound represented by general formula (ii) are excluded. )
A liquid crystal display element for active matrix driving using the liquid crystal composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
A liquid crystal display element for an IPS mode, an OCB mode, an ECB mode, a VA mode, a VA-IPS mode or an FFS mode, wherein the liquid crystal composition according to claim 1 is used.
A liquid crystal display using the active matrix liquid crystal display element according to claim 7 or 8.