Description

trans-4-(4-Pentylcyclohexyl)Benzonitrile is a high-purity liquid crystal intermediate and organic synthesis building block. This compound is valued for its role in the development of advanced liquid crystal mixtures with specific electro-optical properties. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the display technology, specialty chemical, and advanced materials research sectors.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Manufacturing: A key intermediate for synthesizing nematic liquid crystals used in televisions, monitors, and digital displays.
• Electro-Optical Device Research: Serves as a core component in the development of new liquid crystal formulations for light modulators, shutters, and tunable filters.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Used as a versatile building block for creating complex molecules with rigid, rod-like structures in pharmaceutical and material science research.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediates: Employed in the production of dyes, pigments, and other functional organic compounds requiring a cyanobiphenyl core.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-4-(4-Pentylcyclohexyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	61204-01-1
Molecular Formula	C18H25N
Molecular Weight	255.40 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-4'-pentylbiphenyl (common name); 4-Pentyl-4'-cyanobiphenyl; PCH-5; 4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile; 4'-Pentyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyano-4'-pentyl-1,1'-biphenyl; K15 (historical trade name); trans-4-Pentyl-4'-cyanobicyclohexyl (related structural name)
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Quality Control

Our trans-4-(4-Pentylcyclohexyl)Benzonitrile is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and isomer content, GC for residual solvents, and spectroscopic identification, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of the electronics and display industries. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (GC Area%)
Isomer Content (trans-isomer)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%

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