Description

1-Methylheptyl (S)-4-[4-(Hexyloxy)Benzoyl]Benzoate is a high-purity chiral liquid crystal intermediate with a specific stereochemical configuration. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of advanced ferroelectric and chiral nematic liquid crystal materials, which are critical for next-generation display technologies. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the electronics, optoelectronics, and advanced materials sectors for producing high-performance liquid crystal displays (LCDs), optical shutters, and tunable photonic devices.

Application

• Key Intermediate for Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals (FLCs): Essential in the synthesis of chiral smectic C phase materials used in high-speed, low-power microdisplays and spatial light modulators.
• Chiral Dopant for Nematic Phases: Used to induce a twisted nematic structure in host mixtures, crucial for the production of temperature-stable liquid crystal displays and tunable lasers.
• Advanced Optical Materials: Serves as a building block for non-linear optical (NLO) materials and electro-optic modulators.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chiral mesogens and their electro-optical properties.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a sophisticated synthon in organic chemistry for creating complex, stereochemically defined aromatic esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylheptyl (S)-4-[4-(Hexyloxy)Benzoyl]Benzoate
CAS No.	65242-72-0
Molecular Formula	C28H38O4
Molecular Weight	438.60 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-1-Methylheptyl 4'-(hexyloxy)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylate; 4'-Hexyloxybiphenyl-4-carboxylic Acid (S)-1-Methylheptyl Ester; (S)-4'-(Hexyloxy)biphenyl-4-carboxylic Acid 1-Methylheptyl Ester; (S)-1-Methylheptyl 4'-(Hexyloxy)biphenyl-4-carboxylate; Chiral Liquid Crystal Ester 65242-72-0; (S)-MHPHxB; A chiral ester derivative of 4'-alkyloxy-4-biphenylcarboxylic acid.
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methylheptyl (S)-4-[4-(Hexyloxy)Benzoyl]Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting industry standards for liquid crystal intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfer should be conducted under appropriate conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (S-isomer)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single impurity	≤ 0.5%

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