| abstract |
A polymerizable compound represented by general formula (1) of the invention has good solvent solubility and excellent alignment control properties and optical characteristics. n n n n n n n n n n In formula (1), M 1 and M 2 are each hydrogen or methyl; X 1 and X 2 are each a single bond, or an optionally branched C1-10 alkylene, alkyleneoxy or alkyleneoxycarbonyloxy; X 3 is optionally branched C1-10 alkylene; Y 1 and Y 2 are each an ester linkage, etc.; and rings A, B, C, and D are each a cyclic structure, such as 2,6-naphthlene. |