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Lactic acid derivative, liquid crystal composition containing same and liquid crystal device
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, (2008/06/13)
An optically active lactic acid derivative represented by the following formula (Ia) or (Ib): STR1 wherein R is a linear, branched or cyclic saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 1-16 carbon atoms, R1 is an alkyl group having 4-16 carbon atoms, m and n are respectively 1 or 2, k is 0 or 1, and C* is an asymmetric carbon atom. A liquid crystal composition containing the lactic acid derivative and a liquid crystal device using the liquid crystal composition are also disclosed.