Description

Trans,trans-3,4,5-Trifluorophenyl 4''-Ethylbicyclohexyl-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity, advanced liquid crystal intermediate characterized by its specific fluorinated aromatic and bicyclohexyl core structure. This compound is critical for imparting enhanced electro-optical properties, including low viscosity, high birefringence, and excellent thermal and UV stability to liquid crystal mixtures. It is primarily required by manufacturers of high-performance liquid crystal displays (LCDs), optical films, and advanced electro-optic devices who demand precise molecular control for next-generation applications.

Application

• Key Component in Liquid Crystal Mixtures (LCMs): Serves as a crucial chiral dopant or host material for TFT-LCDs, including those for smartphones, monitors, and televisions.
• Advanced Display Technologies: Used in the formulation of mixtures for high-resolution displays, such as 4K/8K, IPS (In-Plane Switching), and VA (Vertical Alignment) panels.
• Optical Device Fabrication: Employed in the development of light modulators, optical shutters, and tunable-focus lenses.
• Research & Development: A vital building block for synthesizing novel liquid crystal compounds and studying structure-property relationships in academia and industrial R&D labs.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated intermediate for the synthesis of more complex fluorinated organic molecules used in electronics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trans,trans-3,4,5-Trifluorophenyl 4''-Ethylbicyclohexyl-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	181943-55-5
Molecular Formula	C21H27F3O2
Molecular Weight	368.44 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Ethyl-[1,1'-bi(cyclohexan)]-4'-yl 3,4,5-trifluorobenzoate; 4''-Ethyl-[1,1'-bicyclohexyl]-4-carboxylic acid 3,4,5-trifluorophenyl ester; 3,4,5-Trifluorophenyl 4'-ethylbicyclohexyl-4-carboxylate; BCH-3,4,5F-F; TT-3,4,5-TFP-EBCH; Liquid Crystal Intermediate 181943-55-5; 4'-Ethylbicyclohexyl-4-yl 3,4,5-trifluorobenzoate
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Quality Control

Our Trans,trans-3,4,5-Trifluorophenyl 4''-Ethylbicyclohexyl-4-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical and isomeric purity essential for display performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer content, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your technical specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if prolonged storage is required to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (Trans,trans isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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