Description

2,6-Difluoro-4-(trans-4-Ethylcyclohexyl)-Benzonitrile is a high-value, fluorinated liquid crystal intermediate characterized by its unique cyclohexylbenzonitrile core structure. This compound matters for its role in enabling the precise tuning of electro-optical properties in advanced display technologies, offering manufacturers a critical building block for next-generation performance. It is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the liquid crystal, advanced materials, and pharmaceutical sectors seeking to develop high-performance mixtures and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Manufacturing: A key intermediate for synthesizing high-performance liquid crystal compounds used in TFT-LCDs for televisions, monitors, and smartphones.
• Advanced Material Research: Serves as a versatile fluorinated building block in the development of novel organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex molecules for medicinal chemistry research and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Electro-Optical Device Fabrication: Applied in the creation of components for light-modulating devices and other electro-optical applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for further chemical transformations, leveraging its reactive nitrile and fluorine substituents.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-4-(trans-4-Ethylcyclohexyl)-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	208844-07-9
Molecular Formula	C15H17F2N
Molecular Weight	249.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(trans-4-Ethylcyclohexyl)-2,6-difluorobenzonitrile; 2,6-Difluoro-4-(trans-4-ethylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile; 2,6-Difluoro-4-(4-ethylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile (trans); trans-4-Ethyl-1-(3,5-difluoro-4-cyanophenyl)cyclohexane; 208844-07-9; Difluoroethylcyclohexylbenzonitrile; LCD Intermediate 208844-07-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-4-(trans-4-Ethylcyclohexyl)-Benzonitrile is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent isomeric composition. 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, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (trans-isomer, GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
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.