Description

p-Butoxybenzylidene p-Heptylaniline is a specialized liquid crystal compound belonging to the Schiff base class of organic molecules. This compound matters for its ability to induce specific mesophases and alter the electro-optical properties of liquid crystal mixtures, which is critical for advanced display technologies. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and R&D teams in the electronics industry for developing and fine-tuning liquid crystal displays (LCDs), optical shutters, and other photonic devices.

Application

• As a key component or dopant in nematic liquid crystal mixtures for display applications.
• In the research and development of advanced electro-optical devices and light modulators.
• As a chiral dopant or additive to modify the phase transition temperatures and clearing points of host LC systems.
• For use in thermochromic materials and sensors where a color change with temperature is required.
• In organic synthesis as a building block for more complex liquid crystal molecules or polymers.
• For fundamental academic and industrial research into the structure-property relationships of Schiff base liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Butoxybenzylidene p-Heptylaniline
CAS No.	39777-19-0
Molecular Formula	C24H33NO
Molecular Weight	351.53 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Butoxybenzylidene-4'-heptylaniline; 4-Butoxy-4'-heptyloxybenzylideneaniline; BBHA; N-(4-Butoxybenzylidene)-4-heptylaniline; 4-Heptyl-4'-butoxyazobenzene (common misnomer); p-Butoxy-p'-heptylbenzylideneaniline; Liquid Crystal 39777-19-0; Schiff Base Liquid Crystal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our p-Butoxybenzylidene p-Heptylaniline is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for precise electro-optical performance. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, phase transition temperatures, and other critical parameters. We support compliance with relevant industry and research standards.

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 material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider sealing under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity and performance characteristics.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Melting Point / Clearing Point	Contact for details
Phase Sequence	Contact for details

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