Description

1-Butoxy-4-[4-(4-Butoxyphenoxy)Butoxy]Benzene is a high-purity, symmetrical liquid crystal intermediate belonging to the class of aromatic diethers. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of advanced materials with specific optical and electronic properties. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the liquid crystal display (LCD) industry, as well as by research and development teams working on organic semiconductors and specialty polymers.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs): A key intermediate in the synthesis of nematic and smectic liquid crystals for high-resolution screens in televisions, monitors, and smartphones.
• Organic Electronics: Used in research for developing organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) due to its conjugated structure.
• Specialty Polymers: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with tailored thermal stability and optical clarity.
• Chemical Synthesis: An important building block in organic synthesis for creating complex aromatic ethers and dendrimers.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for studying mesophase behavior and developing new functional materials.
• Optical Films: Potential application in the production of compensation films and other optical components for display enhancement.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butoxy-4-[4-(4-Butoxyphenoxy)Butoxy]Benzene
CAS No.	6938-10-9
Molecular Formula	C24H34O4
Molecular Weight	386.53 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(4-butoxyphenoxy)butane; 4,4'-Bis(butoxy)diphenyl ether; 1,4-Bis(p-butoxyphenoxy)butane; Bis(4-butoxyphenyl) ether, 1,4-butanediyl derivative; Liquid crystal intermediate 6938-10-9; Aromatic diether; p,p'-Bis(butoxyphenoxy)butane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Butoxy-4-[4-(4-Butoxyphenoxy)Butoxy]Benzene is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for advanced material synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We can support compliance with relevant standards for electronic-grade materials upon request.

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 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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