| abstract |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy and a large absolute value and a small refractive index anisotropy, and further providing a VA type liquid crystal display element using the same. A liquid crystal composition containing 5 to 60% of a compound represented by general formula (I) and 10 to 70% of a compound represented by general formula (II). [Chemical 1] By the combination of the liquid crystal compounds of the present invention, a liquid crystal composition having a low viscosity and a negative dielectric anisotropy was obtained while maintaining the refractive index anisotropy. By using this composition, a highly reliable liquid crystal display element capable of maintaining a high voltage holding ratio up to a high temperature range is provided, and this display is very practical as a liquid crystal display of VA mode, ECB mode, IPS mode, etc. In particular, it is effective for high-speed response without reducing the cell gap. [Selection figure] None |