Abstract: A liquid crystal composition comprises at least two compounds selected from the group consisting of trans-4-alkylcyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid-4'-(4"-alkylphenyl)-2'-chlorophenyl ester having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are normal chain alkyl groups containing 2 to 7 carbon atoms, these compounds making up 30 mole % or more of the total composition, and at least one compound selected from at least one of the group consisting of 4-alkylbenzoic acid-4'-(4"-alkylphenyl)-2'-chlorophenyl ester having the general formula: ##STR2## wherein R and R' are normal chain alkyl groups containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms and the group consisting of 4-alkoxybonzoic acid-4'-(4"-alkylphenyl)-2'-chlorophenyl ester having the general formula: ##STR3## wherein R and R' are normal chain alkyl groups containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms. This composition not only have a wide nematic temperature range assuring operation at a low temperature of less than -20.degree. C. but also have a low viscosity and excellent response.

Abstract: A new and novel liquid crystal composition having broad temperature and chemical stability is disclosed. The liquid crystal composition comprises a compound having the general formula: ##STR1## (R represents an alkyl or alkoxyl group and X represents an alkyl, alkoxyl, nitro or cyano group).The method for making the liquid crystal compound includes the methylation of 4-phenyl-2-chlorophenol and like compounds.

Abstract: A new and novel liquid crystal composition having broad temperature and chemical stability is disclosed. The liquid crystal composition comprises a compound having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl or alkoxyl group and X represents an alkyl, alkoxyl, nitro or cyano group. The method for making the liquid crystal compound includes the methylation of 4-phenyl-2-chlorophenol and like compounds.