Description

p-Octyloxybenzylidene p-Cyanoaniline is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the class of cyanobiphenyl liquid crystals. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate and active component in the formulation of advanced liquid crystal mixtures, enabling precise control over electro-optical properties. Industries requiring high-performance display technologies and specialty organic synthesis, such as electronics manufacturing and advanced materials R&D, rely on this chemical for its consistent quality and performance.

Application

• Key component in the formulation of nematic liquid crystal mixtures for display applications (LCDs).
• Used as a synthetic intermediate in the production of more complex liquid crystal molecules and organic electronic materials.
• Employed in research and development of new electro-optical devices and tunable photonic components.
• Potential use in the synthesis of non-linear optical (NLO) materials for photonics.
• Acts as a mesogenic core structure in the study of structure-property relationships for liquid crystals.
• Utilized in the development of thermochromic and electrochromic materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	p-Octyloxybenzylidene p-Cyanoaniline
CAS No.	41682-73-9
Molecular Formula	C22H26N2O
Molecular Weight	334.46 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Octyloxybenzylidene-4'-cyanoaniline; 4-Cyano-4'-(octyloxy)azobenzene (common misnomer for the benzylidene aniline structure); 4'-Cyano-4-octyloxybenzylideneaniline; p-Cyano-p'-octyloxybenzylideneaniline; OCB (common abbreviation for OctyloxyCyanobiphenyl-like structures); 4-[(4-Cyanophenyl)iminomethyl]phenyl octyl ether; Liquid Crystal 41682-73-9; K15 (sometimes associated with related cyanobiphenyls)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our p-Octyloxybenzylidene p-Cyanoaniline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for electronic and optoelectronic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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