Description

4-(trans-4-Ethylcyclohexyl)-4'-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,1'-Biphenyl is a high-purity, advanced organic intermediate characterized by its biphenyl core with specific cyclohexyl and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound is critical for its role in the synthesis of liquid crystal materials, where its molecular structure imparts essential electro-optical properties. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the electronics, display technology, and advanced materials sectors for developing high-performance components.

Application

This specialty chemical serves as a key building block in several high-tech industries. Its primary and related applications include:

• Liquid Crystal (LC) Material Synthesis: A crucial monomer or intermediate for producing nematic and other liquid crystal phases used in LCD displays.
• Organic Electronic Components: Research and development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of complex molecules for medicinal chemistry, leveraging the trifluoromethyl group's metabolic stability.
• Advanced Polymer Additives: Incorporation into specialty polymers to modify thermal, optical, or surface properties.
• Non-linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Exploration in materials for photonics and optoelectronic devices due to its conjugated biphenyl system.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(trans-4-Ethylcyclohexyl)-4'-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,1'-Biphenyl
CAS No.	1072141-52-6
Molecular Formula	C21H23F3
Molecular Weight	332.41 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-(trans-4-ethylcyclohexyl)biphenyl; 4-(trans-4-Ethylcyclohexyl)-4'-trifluoromethylbiphenyl; 1,1'-Biphenyl, 4-(trans-4-ethylcyclohexyl)-4'-(trifluoromethyl)-; 4-(4-Ethylcyclohexyl)-4'-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl (trans isomer); LC Intermediate 1072141-52-6; Biphenyl liquid crystal monomer; 4-ECF-TFMBP (abbreviation); trans-4-Ethyl-4'-(trifluoromethyl)bicyclohexylphenyl (related structural name)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(trans-4-Ethylcyclohexyl)-4'-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,1'-Biphenyl adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is paramount for electronic-grade applications. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and air. This material should be stored separately from strong bases and fluorides, as indicated by its chemical properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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