Description

4'-Pent-4-Enyloxy-Biphenyl-4-Carbonitrile is a specialized organic compound belonging to the biphenyl carbonitrile family, characterized by its unique pentenyloxy side chain. This structural feature makes it a valuable advanced intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the development of liquid crystal materials and pharmaceutical active ingredients. It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the advanced materials, fine chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors who require high-purity, structurally defined building blocks for innovative product development.

Application

• Liquid Crystal (LC) Material Synthesis: A key intermediate for creating novel nematic and smectic liquid crystals used in display technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in research for developing organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of novel crop protection agents and herbicides.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4'-Pent-4-Enyloxy-Biphenyl-4-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	111928-39-3
Molecular Formula	C18H17NO
Molecular Weight	263.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-4'-(pent-4-en-1-yloxy)biphenyl; 4'-Pent-4-enyloxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile; 4-(4-Pent-4-enyloxyphenyl)benzonitrile; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 4'-(4-penten-1-yloxy)-; Biphenyl carbonitrile derivative; 4CN-PeOPhPh (abbrev.); 4'-Allylbutoxy-biphenyl-4-carbonitrile (related); Liquid crystal intermediate 111928-39-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4'-Pent-4-Enyloxy-Biphenyl-4-Carbonitrile adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO quality management principles for materials intended for pharmaceutical and advanced material applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider filling the headspace with an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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