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(57) [Summary] [Structure] General formula [Chemical formula 1] [R 1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, NAP is 2,6- A naphthylene group, n is an integer of 0 to 9, C * is an asymmetric carbon atom, and R 2 is an alkyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms]. [Effect] By using this liquid crystal compound as a component of a liquid crystal composition exhibiting a chiral smectic C phase, it is possible to obtain a liquid crystal composition having a good orientation and no zigzag defects, and a liquid crystal display device having a high contrast ratio. Obtainable. |