Liquid crystal compositions containing pleochroic dye

摘要

Liquid crystal compositions containing pleochroic dyes. The pleochroic dyes are substituted anthraquinone dyes containing at least one carbocyclic or heterocyclic group linked to the anthraquinone moiety through a sulfur atom. The dyes are used in guest-host combinations with nematic liquid crystal compositions having positive dielectric anisotropy. Electro-optic devices containing these guest-host combinations are disclosed.