Description

4-[(4-Hexylbenzylidene)Amino]Benzonitrile is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of Schiff base derivatives. This compound matters as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block, prized for its unique molecular structure that combines a benzonitrile moiety with a hexyl-substituted benzylideneamino group. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced material science, liquid crystal development, and organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Materials: A key intermediate in the synthesis of novel liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in the preparation of more complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Advanced Material Science: Serves as a precursor in the development of organic semiconductors and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a potential ligand for metal complexes due to its nitrogen-containing functional groups.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-[(4-Hexylbenzylidene)Amino]Benzonitrile
CAS No.	38690-78-7
Molecular Formula	C20H22N2
Molecular Weight	290.41 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(4-Hexylbenzylidene)amino]benzonitrile; 4-[(4-Hexylphenyl)methyleneamino]benzonitrile; p-[(p-Hexylbenzylidene)amino]benzonitrile; N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-4'-hexylbenzaldimine; 4-Hexylbenzylidene-4-aminobenzonitrile; 4'-Hexyl-4-cyanobenzylideneaniline; Benzonitrile, 4-[[(4-hexylphenyl)methylene]amino]-; 38690-78-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-[(4-Hexylbenzylidene)Amino]Benzonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.