abstract |
Disclosed is a liquid crystal monomer compound represented by formula (1):n n wherein n is an integer of from 2 to 18, X is direct bond, -(C =O)-O-, -(C=O)-NH- or -N=N-, R¹ is hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, and R² is hydrogen, a cyano group or a methoxy group, as well as a liquid crystal polymer derived therefrom. |