Description

4-(4-Propylcyclohexyl)Benzonitrile is a specialized liquid crystal intermediate and advanced organic building block. This compound is valued for its unique molecular structure, which imparts specific mesomorphic properties essential for modern display technologies. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the electronics and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of high-performance liquid crystal mixtures and other functional organic materials.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Manufacturing: A key intermediate for synthesizing nematic and chiral liquid crystals used in televisions, monitors, and smartphones.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Electro-Optic Materials: Used in the development of materials for light modulators, optical switches, and other photonic devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-property relationships in mesogenic compounds.
• Specialty Additives: Potential use in formulating additives to modify the physical properties of polymers and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Propylcyclohexyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	313552-83-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₁N
Molecular Weight	227.35 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Propylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile; 4-Cyano-4'-(propylcyclohexyl)biphenyl (common LC naming); 4-(trans-4-Propylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile; PCH-3CN (industry abbreviation); 1-Propyl-4-(4-cyanophenyl)cyclohexane; 4-(4-n-Propylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-(4-propylcyclohexyl)-; 313552-83-9
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Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Propylcyclohexyl)Benzonitrile is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, meeting the exacting standards of the electronics industry. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as verified by HPLC, GC, and NMR. Our quality commitment aligns with ISO 9001 principles, and we support customer audits and specific qualification protocols.

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, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0% (High Purity Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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