Description

1,1'-Biphenyl, 4-Methoxy-4'-(trans-4-Propylcyclohexyl)- is a specialized liquid crystal intermediate and chiral building block of significant commercial interest. Its precise molecular architecture is critical for imparting specific electro-optical properties in advanced display technologies. This high-purity compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, photonics, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop next-generation liquid crystal mixtures and organic semiconductors.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs): A key intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance liquid crystal compounds for TFT-LCDs, including televisions, monitors, and smartphones.
• Advanced Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and light-emitting materials used in OLEDs and other devices.
• Photonics and Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Used in research and development of materials for optical modulation, switching, and frequency conversion.
• Chiral Synthesis and Resolution: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or precursor in asymmetric synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Polymer Science: Can be incorporated into polymer backbones to create liquid crystalline polymers (LCPs) with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new mesogenic structures and functional organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-Biphenyl, 4-Methoxy-4'-(trans-4-Propylcyclohexyl)-
CAS No.	111158-10-2
Molecular Formula	C22H28O
Molecular Weight	308.46 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-4'-(trans-4-propylcyclohexyl)biphenyl; 4'-Methoxy-4-(trans-4-propylcyclohexyl)biphenyl; 4-(trans-4-Propylcyclohexyl)-4'-methoxybiphenyl; 4-Methoxy-4'-(trans-4-propylcyclohexyl)-1,1'-biphenyl; trans-4-Propyl-4'-methoxybicyclohexylbenzene (related structural analog); LC Intermediate 111158-10-2; Biphenyl liquid crystal derivative
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Quality Control

We supply 1,1'-Biphenyl, 4-Methoxy-4'-(trans-4-Propylcyclohexyl)- in high-purity grades suitable for demanding electronic and research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5% (High Purity Grade)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.