Description

Butyl p-Hexyloxybenzylidene p-Aminobenzoate is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of Schiff base liquid crystals. This chemical is valued for its unique mesomorphic properties, making it a critical component in the development and research of advanced display and electro-optical materials. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, photonics, and specialty chemical sectors for creating temperature-sensitive sensors, tunable optical filters, and high-performance liquid crystal displays (LCDs).

Application

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Components: A key chiral dopant or intermediate in the synthesis of nematic and cholesteric liquid crystal mixtures for high-contrast displays.
• Electro-Optical Device Research: Used in the development of light modulators, optical shutters, and phase retarders due to its tunable birefringence.
• Thermochromic Materials: Serves as a functional material in temperature-indicating films and sensors where color change with temperature is required.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Investigated for use in frequency doubling and optical data storage applications because of its molecular structure.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex liquid crystalline compounds and polymers.
• Alignment Layers: Used in studies for inducing specific molecular orientations in liquid crystal cells.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Butyl p-Hexyloxybenzylidene p-Aminobenzoate
CAS No.	37177-16-5
Molecular Formula	C24H31NO3
Molecular Weight	381.51 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Butoxy-4'-hexyloxybenzylideneaniline; N-(4-Butoxybenzylidene)-4'-hexyloxyaniline; 4-Hexyloxybenzylidene-4-butoxyaniline; Butyl 4-(hexyloxy)benzylideneamino]benzoate; Liquid crystal 37177-16-5; BHHAB; A Schiff base liquid crystal derivative
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Quality Control

Our Butyl p-Hexyloxybenzylidene p-Aminobenzoate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive electro-optical applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and DSC to confirm identity, purity, and phase transition behavior. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point / Phase Transition	As per COA
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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