Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)-, (1S)-1-Phenyl-1,2-Ethanediyl Ester CAS NO 165660-09-3 is a high-purity, specialty organic ester compound characterized by its unique chiral and liquid crystalline molecular architecture. This compound matters for its role as a critical advanced intermediate or chiral dopant in the synthesis of high-performance materials, where precise molecular structure dictates functional properties. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the liquid crystal display (LCD), advanced organic electronics, and specialty pharmaceutical industries seeking to engineer specific optical or electro-optical characteristics.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Formulations: Serves as a key chiral dopant or intermediate in the production of ferroelectric or chiral nematic liquid crystals for advanced display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the research and development of organic semiconductors and photonic materials due to its structured aromatic and cyclohexyl components.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a sophisticated chiral building block in the synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: Investigated for use in materials where molecular asymmetry can contribute to second-harmonic generation and other electro-optic effects.
• Advanced Polymer Additives: Functions as a specialty monomer or modifier to impart specific rigidity, mesogenic properties, or optical activity to polymer chains.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a high-value reference standard or reagent in organic synthesis and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)-, (1S)-1-Phenyl-1,2-Ethanediyl Ester
CAS No.	165660-09-3
Molecular Formula	C26H34O4
Molecular Weight	410.55 g/mol
Synonyms	(1S)-1-Phenyl-1,2-ethanediyl 4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)benzoate; (S)-1-Phenylethyl 4'-(trans-4-pentylcyclohexyl)biphenyl-4-carboxylate (common structural interpretation); 4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)benzoic acid (1S)-1-phenylethyl ester; Chiral dopant 165660-09-3; LC ester intermediate; (S)-4'-Pentyl-4-biphenylcarboxylic acid 1-phenylethyl ester (related analog); Benzoic acid, 4-(4-pentylcyclohexyl)-, (1S)-1-phenylethyl ester; Specialty benzoate ester CAS 165660-09-3
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Quality Control

Our production of this specialty ester adheres to strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, chiral chromatography, GC, and NMR to confirm identity, assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance processes.

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). This material is likely light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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