Mesomorphic compound, liquid crystal composition, liquid crystal device, display apparatus and display method.

摘要

A mesomorphic compound represented by the following formula (I): <CHEM> wherein R1 and R2 respectively denote an alkyl group or alkoxy group each having 4 - 16 carbon atoms optionally substituted, halogen, -CN or -CF3. The mesomorphic compound is effective for providing a ferroelectric liquid crystal composition showing an improved low-temperature operation characteristic and a decreased temperature-dependence of response speed.