Novel substituted naphthalene compounds and liquid crystal compositions containing same.

摘要

In accordance with the present invention, there are provided substituted naphthalene compounds of formula [I]. <CHEM> wherein R<1> represents alkyl of 1-18 carbon atoms, R<2> represents alkyl of 1-18 carbon atoms, X is -OCH2- or -CH2CH2-, and n is 0 or 1. The invention also provides liquid crystal compositions containing a substituted naphthalene compound such as a compound of formula [I].