Description

4-Dodecyloxybenzonitrile is a versatile liquid crystal intermediate and organic synthesis building block. This compound is valued for its role in the development of advanced materials with specific electro-optical properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the liquid crystal display (LCD), specialty polymer, and advanced organic electronics sectors.

Application

• Liquid Crystal (LC) Material Synthesis: A key intermediate for manufacturing nematic and smectic liquid crystals used in LCD panels.
• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and other electronic components.
• Specialty Polymer Additive: Used to modify the physical and optical properties of high-performance polymers.
• Non-linear Optical (NLO) Materials: A precursor in the synthesis of materials for photonics and laser applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for novel material discovery.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of complex organic molecules with biological activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Dodecyloxybenzonitrile
CAS No.	29147-92-0
Molecular Formula	C19H29NO
Molecular Weight	287.44 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Dodecyloxy)benzonitrile; p-Dodecyloxybenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-(dodecyloxy)-; Lauryloxybenzonitrile; 4-n-Dodecyloxybenzonitrile; 4-Cyano-1-dodecyloxybenzene; LCD Intermediate 4-DOB; 4-(Lauryloxy)benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Dodecyloxybenzonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). 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%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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