Description

4'-n-Propoxybenzylidene-4-Cyanoaniline is a high-purity liquid crystal compound, specifically a cyano-substituted Schiff base derivative. This compound is valued for its well-defined mesomorphic properties and high chemical stability, making it a critical component in advanced material formulations. It is primarily required by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the liquid crystal display (LCD), electro-optical device, and specialty organic synthesis sectors.

Application

• Key Component in Liquid Crystal Mixtures (LCMs): Serves as a base material or dopant in nematic and smectic phase mixtures for display applications.
• Electro-Optic Device Research: Used in the development and prototyping of light modulators, optical switches, and tunable filters.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex liquid crystal molecules and functional organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in studies of structure-property relationships, phase transition behavior, and new mesophase discovery.
• Specialty Additive: Potential use in advanced polymer composites to induce or modify anisotropic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-n-Propoxybenzylidene-4-Cyanoaniline
CAS No.	53764-56-0
Molecular Formula	C17H16N2O
Molecular Weight	264.32 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-4'-propoxybenzylideneaniline; 4-[(4-Propoxyphenyl)methylideneamino]benzonitrile; 4'-Propoxybenzylidene-4-cyanoaniline; PCH-30 (common LC abbreviation); 4-Cyano-4'-propoxybenzylideneaniline; 4'-n-Propoxybenzylidene-4-cyanoaniline; 4-[(4-Propoxyphenyl)methyleneamino]benzonitrile
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Quality Control

We supply high-purity grades suitable for demanding electro-optic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and phase transition verification, to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and physical properties is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

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

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