Description

p-Butoxybenzylidene p-Butylaniline is a specialized liquid crystal intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound is valued for its role in modulating the electro-optical properties of nematic and smectic liquid crystal mixtures. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the display technology, advanced materials, and organic electronics sectors for the production of high-performance LCDs and other optoelectronic devices.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Manufacturing: A key intermediate for synthesizing nematic liquid crystals used in televisions, monitors, and instrument panels.
• Advanced Optoelectronic Materials: Serves as a building block for compounds in light-modulating devices and optical switches.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial labs for developing new liquid crystal phases and mixtures with tailored properties.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: An intermediate for creating more complex Schiff base derivatives and other functional organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Butoxybenzylidene p-Butylaniline
CAS No.	29743-09-7
Molecular Formula	C21H27NO
Molecular Weight	309.45 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Butoxybenzylidene-4'-butylaniline; BBBA; N-(4-Butylphenyl)-4-butoxybenzylidenimine; 4-Butoxybenzaldehyde 4-Butylanil; p-Butoxybenzylidene-p-Butylaniline; 4-Butoxybenzylidene-4-Butylaniline; (4-Butoxyphenyl)(4-butylphenyl)methanimine; Liquid Crystal 4-Butoxy-4'-Butylazobenzene (related class)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our p-Butoxybenzylidene p-Butylaniline is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance as a liquid crystal intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.