Description

4-n-Butyloxyphenyl 4-n-Hexylbenzoate is a high-purity liquid crystal compound, also known by its CAS number 38454-21-6. This specialty chemical is valued for its role as a key component in advanced electro-optical materials, where its specific mesomorphic properties are critical. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the electronics and advanced materials sectors for producing liquid crystal displays (LCDs), optical shutters, and tunable photonic devices.

Application

• A key monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal mixtures for display technology.
• Used in the formulation of ferroelectric or chiral nematic liquid crystals for fast-switching optical applications.
• Employed in tunable filters, lenses, and laser optics where precise light modulation is required.
• Serves as a research chemical in academic and industrial R&D for developing new electro-optic materials.
• Potential use in smart windows and light-control films for architectural and automotive applications.
• May be utilized in non-linear optical (NLO) materials and photonic crystal research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Butyloxyphenyl 4-n-Hexylbenzoate
CAS No.	38454-21-6
Molecular Formula	C23H30O3
Molecular Weight	354.48 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hexylbenzoic Acid 4-Butyloxyphenyl Ester; 4-(4-Butyloxyphenoxycarbonyl)phenyl Hexylbenzoate; 4-n-Hexylphenyl 4-n-Butyloxybenzoate (structural isomer); Benzoic acid, 4-hexyl-, 4-butoxyphenyl ester; 4-Butoxyphenyl 4-hexylbenzoate; Liquid Crystal Monomer 38454-21-6; LCP-6B (potential trade designation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-n-Butyloxyphenyl 4-n-Hexylbenzoate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive electro-optic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with the stringent requirements of the electronics and advanced materials industries.

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 away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Phase Transition Temperatures	Contact for details

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