Description

4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, advanced organic intermediate characterized by its specific cyclohexylbenzoic acid structure. This compound is of significant commercial importance for the synthesis of complex liquid crystal materials and other specialty organic molecules. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the liquid crystal display (LCD), pharmaceutical, and advanced materials research sectors who require precise molecular building blocks for high-performance applications.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of various nematic and ferroelectric liquid crystals (LCs) for display technologies.
• Advanced Material Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, non-linear optical (NLO) materials, and other functional organic compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a sophisticated building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex steric requirements.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic chemistry research and development for creating novel molecular architectures and studying structure-property relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	65355-30-8
Molecular Formula	C18H26O2
Molecular Weight	274.40 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)]benzoic Acid; 4-(4-Pentylcyclohexyl)benzoic Acid (trans-); trans-4-Pentyl-4'-carboxybiphenyl (common misnomer for related structure); 4-(trans-4-n-Amylcyclohexyl)benzoic Acid; PCH-5-COOH (Liquid Crystal industry nomenclature); 4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)benzenecarboxylic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[(trans-4-pentylcyclohexyl)]-; 4-(trans-4-Amylcyclohexyl)benzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available 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 sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
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.