Abstract: A wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin composition comprising about 97-60 parts by weight of a wholly aromatic polyester resin (A) having melting peak determined by DSC equal to or higher than 310° C.; and about 3-40 parts by weight of a wholly aromatic polyester resin (B) having melting peak determined by DSC equal to or lower than 300° C. is provided. The novel liquid crystalline polyester resin composition of the present invention exhibits an improved melt flowability and can provide a molded article having reflow-soldering heat resistance.

Abstract: A novel compound represented by the general formula (1) or salts thereof. The compound is useful as a structural component of polymers such as polyesters and polyamides. The compound wherein Y1, Y2, Y3, and/or Y4 are carboxy groups is especially useful as a structural component of a liquid crystal polymer with improved weld strength and anisotropy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2-hydroxynaphthalene-3,6-dicarboxylic acid which comprises reacting potassium 2-naphtholate and carbon dioxide at a temperature 290.degree. C. or higher under a pressure 30 kg/cm.sup.2 (G) or higher. According to this process, 2-hydroxynaphthalene-3,6-dicarboxylic acid can be obtained in high yield.