Description

4'-(Hexyloxy)-4-Biphenylcarbonitrile is a high-purity liquid crystal intermediate and organic synthesis building block. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of advanced materials with specific electro-optical properties. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the liquid crystal display (LCD) industry and research institutions developing functional organic molecules.

Application

• Key Intermediate for Liquid Crystals: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of nematic and smectic liquid crystals used in LCD panels.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with biphenyl cores.
• Nonlinear Optical Materials: Employed in research for creating materials with second-harmonic generation (SHG) properties.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart liquid crystalline properties for high-performance engineering plastics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile starting material for exploring new cyano-biphenyl derivatives in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-(Hexyloxy)-4-Biphenylcarbonitrile
CAS No.	41424-11-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₂₁NO
Molecular Weight	279.38 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-4'-(hexyloxy)biphenyl; 4'-Hexyloxy-4-cyanobiphenyl; 4-(4-Hexyloxyphenyl)benzonitrile; 6OCB (6OCB); Hexyloxycyanobiphenyl; 4-Cyano-4'-n-hexyloxybiphenyl; 4'-n-Hexyloxy-4-cyanobiphenyl; 4-(4'-n-Hexyloxyphenyl)benzonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 4'-(Hexyloxy)-4-Biphenylcarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	74 - 78 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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