Description

p-Decyloxybenzylidene-p-Butylaniline is a high-purity liquid crystal compound, specifically a Schiff base derivative, valued for its well-defined mesomorphic properties. This compound is essential for research and development in advanced display technologies and electro-optical applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, photonics, and specialty materials sectors.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Research: A key intermediate or dopant in the formulation of nematic liquid crystal mixtures for tuning phase transition temperatures and electro-optic characteristics.
• Electro-Optic Device Development: Used in the study and prototyping of devices such as light modulators, optical switches, and spatial light modulators.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing more complex liquid crystal polymers and elastomers with tailored properties.
• Physical Chemistry Studies: Employed as a model compound in academic and industrial research to investigate mesophase behavior, molecular alignment, and structure-property relationships.
• Specialty Sensor Components: Potential use in the development of sensitive layers for chemical or thermal sensors based on liquid crystal technology.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Decyloxybenzylidene-p-Butylaniline
CAS No.	51749-29-2
Molecular Formula	C27H39NO
Molecular Weight	393.61 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(4-Butylphenyl)iminomethyl]phenyl decyl ether; 4-Decyloxybenzylidene-4'-butylaniline; DOBBA; N-(4-Butylphenyl)-4-decyloxybenzylidenimine; p-Decyloxybenzylidene-p'-butylaniline; 4-n-Decyloxybenzylidene-4'-n-butylaniline; Liquid Crystal DOBBA; Schiff Base Liquid Crystal 51749-29-2
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Quality Control

Our p-Decyloxybenzylidene-p-Butylaniline is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity, critical for sensitive electro-optic applications. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles via techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR. Our quality system is designed to support research and industrial-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Melting Point / Phase Transition	To be specified on COA
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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