Description

4-Cyanophenyl (S)-4'-(2-Methylbutyl)[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity, chiral liquid crystal intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its precise stereochemistry and molecular structure are critical for modulating the electro-optical properties of advanced liquid crystal mixtures. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the electronics and display technology sectors, particularly for producing high-performance ferroelectric and chiral nematic liquid crystal displays (LCDs) with fast response times and low power consumption.

Application

• Key Intermediate for Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals (FLCs): Serves as a crucial chiral dopant and core component in the synthesis of FLCs used in micro-displays, spatial light modulators, and optical shutters.
• Chiral Dopant for Cholesteric/Nematic LC Mixtures: Used to induce a helical twist in nematic phases, enabling applications in thermally responsive color-changing films, reflective displays, and laser tuning devices.
• Advanced Display Materials: Integral to the development of high-speed, low-voltage LCDs for next-generation televisions, monitors, and specialized avionics/instrumentation panels.
• Electro-Optic Device Research: Employed in R&D laboratories for prototyping new liquid crystal phases and studying structure-property relationships in organic semiconductors.
• Photonic Crystals and Lasing Materials: A potential component in the fabrication of self-organized photonic bandgap materials and organic dye-doped liquid crystal lasers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyanophenyl (S)-4'-(2-Methylbutyl)[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	62614-51-1
Molecular Formula	C25H23NO2
Molecular Weight	369.46 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-4-Cyanophenyl 4'-(2-Methylbutyl)biphenyl-4-carboxylate; (S)-4'-(2-Methylbutyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid 4-cyanophenyl ester; (S)-4-Cyanophenyl 4'-(2-methylbutyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylate; (S)-4-Cyanophenyl 4'-(sec-pentyl)biphenyl-4-carboxylate; (S)-4-Cyano-4'-(2-methylbutyl)biphenyl benzoate; Chiral LC Intermediate 62614-51-1; (S)-Form of C25 biphenyl ester cyanophenyl derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of this chiral intermediate adheres to strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency critical for electronic-grade applications. Every lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including Chiral HPLC to confirm enantiomeric excess (typically >99.0%) and NMR for structural verification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profile 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). This compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain chemical integrity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (S-enantiomer)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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