Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-(2-Propen-1-Yloxy)-, 4'-Cyano[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound with a complex molecular structure designed for advanced material science applications. This high-purity chemical intermediate is valued for its unique combination of a photoreactive propenyloxy group and a rigid, polar biphenyl core terminated with a cyano group. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the liquid crystal display (LCD) and advanced polymer industries, where it serves as a critical building block for synthesizing novel photo-aligning materials and functional monomers.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Photo-alignment Layers: A key monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of polymers used to create uniform alignment layers for liquid crystals in displays via photo-polymerization.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a functional monomer for producing specialty polymers with tailored optical, mechanical, or surface properties.
• Optoelectronic Materials: Used in research for developing organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), or photovoltaic cells due to its conjugated biphenyl structure.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in organic synthesis for creating more complex molecules for pharmaceutical or agrochemical research, leveraging its reactive ester and alkene functionalities.
• Surface Modification Agents: Can be utilized to graft specific chemical functionalities onto surfaces to alter wettability, adhesion, or biocompatibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-(2-Propen-1-Yloxy)-, 4'-Cyano[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl Ester
CAS No.	137733-61-0
Molecular Formula	C24H19NO3
Molecular Weight	369.42 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Allyloxy)benzoic Acid 4'-Cyanobiphenyl-4-yl Ester; 4-Allyloxybenzoic Acid 4'-Cyanobiphenyl-4-yl Ester; 4'-Cyano[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl 4-(allyloxy)benzoate; 4-(2-Propen-1-yloxy)benzoic Acid 4'-Cyano-1,1'-biphenyl-4-yl Ester; Photo-alignment Monomer; RM-257 Derivative; LC Monomer; Biphenyl Benzoate Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzoic Acid, 4-(2-Propen-1-Yloxy)-, 4'-Cyano[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl Ester adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive optoelectronic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential degradation. Keep away from strong acids/bases and oxidizing agents.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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