Description

Trans,trans-4-(3,4-Difluorophenyl)-4''-Ethyl-Bicyclohexyl is a high-purity, advanced liquid crystal intermediate designed for the synthesis of next-generation display materials. This compound matters for its role in enabling the precise control of molecular alignment and electro-optical properties essential for high-performance LCDs and other optoelectronic devices. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and R&D teams in the liquid crystal, advanced materials, and specialty chemical industries for developing displays with superior response times, contrast ratios, and thermal stability.

Application

• Core Component in Liquid Crystal Mixtures (LCMs): Serves as a key chiral dopant or host material in formulations for TFT-LCDs, including those for televisions, monitors, and automotive displays.
• Advanced Optoelectronic Research: Used in the development of new electro-optical materials for photonic devices, optical switches, and light modulators.
• Synthesis of Specialty Monomers: Acts as a sophisticated building block for polymerizable liquid crystals used in polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) films and other functional polymers.
• High-Resolution Display Technology: Integral to the production of materials for high-definition, fast-response, and low-power-consumption display panels.
• Chemical Intermediate for Fluorinated Compounds: Utilized in organic synthesis to create other complex, fluorinated aromatic and alicyclic structures with specific electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trans,trans-4-(3,4-Difluorophenyl)-4''-Ethyl-Bicyclohexyl
CAS No.	118164-50-4
Molecular Formula	C20H28F2
Molecular Weight	306.44 g/mol
Synonyms	4''-Ethyl-4-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-1,1'-bicyclohexyl; 4-(3,4-Difluorophenyl)-4'-ethylbicyclohexyl; 4-Ethyl-4'-(3,4-difluorophenyl)bicyclohexyl; 4''-Ethyl-[1,1'-bicyclohexyl]-4-carbonitrile, 3',4'-difluoro-; Bicyclohexyl derivative 118164-50-4; TT-4-(3,4-DFP)-4''-E-BCH; LCD Intermediate 118164-50-4
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Quality Control

Our Trans,trans-4-(3,4-Difluorophenyl)-4''-Ethyl-Bicyclohexyl is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive electronic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support customer-specific qualification requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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