abstract |
A cylcohexane carbaldehyde compound of the following formula (I)n n wherein Ar, is phenyl or tolyl and R is an organic residue is useful as an intermediate in processes for preparing a compound of the formula (II) or (III):n n n wherein R, X, Y and Z are organic residues, and i and j, which are the same or different, are 0, 1 or 2. n Compounds of formula (II) or (III) are useful in liquid crystal displays. |