Mesomorphic compound, liquid crystal composition containing same, and liquid crystal device using same.

摘要

Mesomorphic compound of the formula (I): R1-A-R2 suitable as a component for a liquid crystal composition providing improved response speed with decreased temperature dependence. R1 or R2 having at least one terminal cyclic group free from a side chain and also the core structure A including at least one group of The above liquid crystal composition is useful as an element of a ferroelectric liquid crystal device and a display apparatus providing a good display characteristics.