A liquid crystal compound represented by the following formula is provided to enhance the contrast of a liquid crystal device using ferroeloctric liquid crystal: R<SUP>1 </SUP>is an alkyl group having 4 to 6 carbon atoms. R<SUP>2 </SUP>is an alkyl group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms. X<SUP>1 </SUP>and X<SUP>2 </SUP>are each independently hydrogen ox fluorine.