Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-[[6-[(1-Oxo-2-Propen-1-Yl)Oxy]Hexyl]Oxy]-, 4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)Phenyl Ester is a specialized monomeric derivative of benzoic acid, engineered with a reactive acrylate group and a liquid crystal core structure. This compound matters for its dual functionality, serving as a polymerizable building block and a mesogenic unit, enabling the synthesis of advanced materials with tailored optical and mechanical properties. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the liquid crystal display (LCD) industry, advanced polymer research, and specialty chemical synthesis for high-performance applications.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Monomers (LCMs): A key reactive mesogen for the synthesis of side-chain liquid crystalline polymers (SCLCPs) used in optical films and display components.
• Photoreactive Polymers: Serves as a UV-curable monomer in coatings, adhesives, and inks where alignment or specific refractive properties are required.
• Advanced Material Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D to develop new polymeric materials with electro-optical activity.
• Specialty Additives: Potential application as a performance additive to modify the surface properties or alignment of host polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a versatile intermediate for constructing more complex molecules with combined liquid crystalline and polymerizable characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-[[6-[(1-Oxo-2-Propen-1-Yl)Oxy]Hexyl]Oxy]-, 4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)Phenyl Ester
CAS No.	196881-65-9
Molecular Formula	C33H44O5
Molecular Weight	520.71 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)phenyl 4-[6-(acryloyloxy)hexyloxy]benzoate; 4-[6-(Acryloyloxy)hexyloxy]benzoic Acid 4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)phenyl Ester; Acrylate-functionalized Benzoate Liquid Crystal Monomer; Reactive Mesogen RM257 derivative; 4-Pentylcyclohexylphenyl Benzoate Acrylate; LCM Monomer; 4'-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl 4-[6-(prop-2-enoyloxy)hexyloxy]benzoate (alternative IUPAC)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of this high-purity specialty monomer adheres to stringent quality protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analysis including HPLC for purity and isomer content, NMR for structural confirmation, and chromatography to monitor residual solvents and by-products. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, ensuring traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and manufacturing processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to prevent premature polymerization and moisture uptake. Store away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomeric Purity (trans-isomer)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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