Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising following ingredients (a) and (b) is disclosed.

Abstract: A grease composition comprising at least one polymer having a mesogen structure in the principal chain or in the side chain(s) thereof, and at least one viscous agent is disclosed. A viscous agent which is a discotic compound having, in the molecule thereof, a discotic core and three or more side chain groups radially extended from said discotic core is also disclosed. The discotic core and/or said side chain groups has at least one tautomeric group therein, and at least one side chain group of said three or more side chains has, at the end portion thereof, a long chain group in which 20 or more atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, silicon and sulfur atoms are linked in a straight-chain-like manner or in a branched manner.

Abstract: A surface treatment method comprising coating at least a part of a surface of an object with a composition comprising at least one type of discotic compound, and applying a temperature variation to the composition is disclosed.

Abstract: The novel lubricant composition is disclosed. The composition comprises at least one compound, exhibiting a minimum friction coefficient under a pressure equal to or greater than 10 MPa with the increase of a pressure and a viscosity-pressure coefficient equal to or less than 20 GPa?1 at 40° C., represented by a formula (1). In the formula, Y and Z respectively represent a single bond or a bivalent linking group selected from the group consisting of NRa where Ra is a hydrogen atom or a C1-30 alkyl group, oxygen, sulfur, carbonyl, sulfonyl and any combinations thereof; A and B respectively represent a substituted or non-substituted, alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, aryl group or heterocyclic group; T is —S—R1, —O—R2 or —NR3R4; and R1, R2, R3 and R4 respectively represent a substituted or non-substituted, alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, aryl group or heterocyclic group.

Abstract: A novel process for producing 2,4,6-tris(hydroxyphenyl amino)-1,3,5-triazine is disclosed. The process comprises reacting a compound represented by a formula (I) and a compound represented by a formula (II) in the presence of a base in a mixed solvent of at least one organic solvent and water, to produce a compound represented by a formula (III): where Y represents a substituent, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, m is an integer from 1 to 5, n is an integer from 0 to 4, and when n is 2 or larger, plural Y are same or different each other or plural Y may bond to each other.

Abstract: A process for producing 2,4,6-tris(substituted phenylamino)-1,3,5-triazine comprising conversion from a compound represented by a formula (III) into a compound represented by the formula (IV): Formula (III) where Y represents a substituent, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, m is an integer from 1 to 5, n is an integer from 0 to 4, and when n is 2 or larger, plural Y are the same or different from each other or plural Y may bond to each other; Formula (IV) where Y represents a substituent, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, X21, X22 and X23 respectively represents a single bond or a divalent linking group selected from the group consisting of NR1 group where R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-30 alkyl group, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbonyl group, a sulfonyl group and any combinations thereof, R21, R22 and R23 respectively represent a substituent, a21, a22 and a23 respectively represent an integer from 1 to 5 and n is an integer from 0 to 4.

Abstract: An optically anisotropic sheet comprises an optically anisotropic layer, an orientation layer and a transparent support in this order. The optically anisotropic layer is formed from discotic liquid crystal molecules. The orientation layer is subjected to rubbing treatment. The discotic liquid crystal molecules are aligned with the orientation layer. An average inclined angle of discotic planes of the discotic liquid crystal molecules is in the range of 50° to 90°. An average direction of optical axes of the discotic liquid crystal molecules is essentially parallel to a rubbing direction of the orientation layer.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising a compound represented by the following formula that can maintain a low friction and a high abrasion resistance on the sliding surface over an extended period of time: wherein X11 to X13 each represent a single bond, an NR1 group, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbonyl group, a sulfonyl group or a divalent linking group comprising these groups in combination; L11 to L13 each represent a single bond, an NR1 group, an alkylene group, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbonyl group, a sulfonyl group or a divalent linking group comprising these groups in combination; R1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; A11 to A13 each represent an aromatic group or heterocyclic group; and p11 to p13 each independently represent an integer of from 1 to 5.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising a compound represented by the following formula that can maintain a low friction and a high abrasion resistance on the sliding surface over an extended period of time: wherein D represents a cyclic group; X's each independently represent a single bond, an NR1 group (in which R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C30 alkyl group), an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbonyl group, a sulfonyl group or a divalent linking group comprising these groups in combination; R's each independently represent an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group; m represents an integer of from 2 to 11; and at least one of m groups of R's contains a partly fluorinated hydrocarbon group or a fluorinated carbon group.

Abstract: A lubricant composition containing a molecular complex compound formed by inter-molecular interaction of one or more keto-enol tautomeric compounds, wherein said molecular complex compound contains as a constituent a keto-enol tautomeric compound (but excluding specified triarylmelamine compounds) represented by the formula (I) (where, Q11 represents an oxygen atom, sulfur atom or N(R13); R11 to R13 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, at least one of which being a substituent containing a C4 or longer alkyl chain or oligoalkyleneoxy chain, a C2 or longer perfluoroalkyl chain, perfluoroalkyl ether chain or organic polysilyl chain; R11 and R12, or R11 and R13 may bind with each other-to thereby form a cyclic structure) is disclosed

Abstract: A novel process for producing 2,4,6-tris(hydroxyphenyl amino)-1,3,5-triazine is disclosed. The process comprises reacting a compound represented by a formula (I) and a compound represented by a formula (II) in the presence of a base in a mixed solvent of at least one organic solvent and water, to produce a compound represented by a formula (III): where Y represents a substituent, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, m is an integer from 1 to 5, n is an integer from 0 to 4, and when n is 2 or larger, plural Y are same or different each other or plural Y may bond to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricant composition containing a compound of formula (1) and a carboxylic acid, and exhibiting excellent lubrication potency. wherein D represents a cyclic group; X represents a single bond, a group NR1 (where R1 represents a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl group having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms), an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbonyl group, a sulfonyl group, or a divalent linking group of a combination thereof; R represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group, or a heterocyclic group; m indicates an integer of from 2 to 11.

Abstract: A novel lubricant composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a molecular complex formed by intermolecular interaction between molecules capable of tautomerization, wherein at least one of the molecules has at least one ester bond and is represented by the formula (I) (but excluding any compound represented by the formula (TAM) below) formula (I) where, Q1 represents an oxygen atom, sulfur atom or N(R13); R11 to R13 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, at least one of which being a substituent containing at least one ester bond and at least one chain selected from the group consisting of C4 or longer alkyl chains and the like; and forumula (TAM) where R1, R2 and R3 independently represents a substituent, x, y and z independently represent an integer of 1 to 5.

Abstract: A novel lubricant composition is disclosed. The composition comprises the compound selected from the formula (1), where D represents an m-valent cyclic group capable of bonding to “m” of —X—R; Xs respectively represent a single bond or a bivalent linking group selected from the group consisting of NR1, where R1 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-30 alkyl group, oxygen, sulfur, carbonyl, sulfonyl and any combinations thereof; Rs respectively represent a substituted or non-substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or heterocyclic group provided that at least one R contains an ester bond; and m is an integer from 2 to 11.

Abstract: An optically anisotropic sheet comprises an optically anisotropic layer, an orientation layer and a transparent support in this order. The optically anisotropic layer is formed from discotic liquid crystal molecules. The orientation layer is subjected to rubbing treatment. The discotic liquid crystal molecules are aligned with the orientation layer. An average inclined angle of discotic planes of the discotic liquid crystal molecules is in the range of 50° to 90°. An average direction of optical axes of the discotic liquid crystal molecules is essentially parallel to a rubbing direction of the orientation layer.

Abstract: A heterocyclic ring-containing compound represented by the following formula (1). In the formula, D represents a heterocyclic ring residue having a 5- to 7-membered ring structure and substituted with (m+n) of substituents, X represents a divalent linking group consisting of a single bond, NR3 group (R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-30 carbon atoms), an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbonyl group, a sulfonyl group or a combination thereof, R1 represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group, which may be substituted or unsubstituted, R2 represents a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, an unsubstituted amino group, a mercapto group, a cyano group, a sulfide group, a carboxy group or salt thereof, a sulfo group or salt thereof, a hydroxyamino group, a ureido group or a urethane group, m represents 1 or 2, and n represents an integer of 1 or larger.

Abstract: An optically anisotropic sheet comprises an optically anisotropic layer, an orientation layer and a transparent support in this order. The optically anisotropic layer is formed from discotic liquid crystal molecules. The orientation layer is subjected to rubbing treatment. The discotic liquid crystal molecules are aligned with the orientation layer. An average inclined angle of discotic planes of the discotic liquid crystal molecules is in the range of 50° to 90°. An average direction of optical axes of the discotic liquid crystal molecules is essentially parallel to a rubbing direction of the orientation layer.

Abstract: A process for alignment of rod-like liquid crystal molecules comprises the steps of: forming an orientation layer for vertical alignment on a support; and forming a liquid crystal layer containing rod-like liquid crystal molecules on the orientation layer to align the rod-like liquid crystal molecules at an average inclined angle of 50 to 90°. The liquid crystal layer further contains a compound represented by the formula (I): (Hb—L1—Cy1—L2—)nCy2  (I) wherein Hb is an aliphatic group having 6 to 40 carbon atoms or an siloxanoxy group substituted with an aliphatic group having 6 to 40 carbon atoms, each of L1 and L2 is a single bond or a divalent linking group, Cy1 is a divalent aromatic group or a divalent heterocyclic group, n is 2, 3 or 4, and Cy2 is an n-valent aromatic group or an n-valent heterocyclic group.

Abstract: An optical compensatory sheet comprises a transparent substrate, an orientation layer and an optically anisotropic layer in order. The optically anisotropic layer comprises discotic liquid crystal molecules. The orientation layer comprises a denatured polyvinyl alcohol having a hydrocarbon group containing 10 to 100 carbon atoms or a denatured polyvinyl alcohol containing fluorine atoms. The discotic liquid crystal molecules are aligned at an average inclined angle in the range of 50° to 90°. An orientation layer, a liquid crystal display of an STN mode and a method of alignment of discotic liquid crystal molecules are also disclosed.

Abstract: A heterocyclic ring-containing compound represented by the following formula (1). In the formula, D represents a heterocyclic ring residue having a 5- to 7-membered ring structure and substituted with (m+n) of substituents, X represents a divalent linking group consisting of a single bond, NR3group (R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-30 carbon atoms), an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbonyl group, a sulfonyl group or a combination thereof, R1 represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group, which may be substituted or unsubstituted, R2 represents a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, an unsubstituted amino group, a mercapto group, a cyano group, a sulfide group, a carboxy group or salt thereof, a sulfo group or salt thereof, a hydroxyamino group, a ureido group or a urethane group, m represents 1 or 2, and n represents an integer of 1 or larger.