Description

4-(2-Methylbutyl)Phenyl 4'-(2-Methylbutyl)[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity, specialty liquid crystal intermediate. This compound matters for its role in the synthesis of advanced liquid crystal mixtures, enabling precise control over electro-optical properties. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the display technology, specialty polymer, and advanced materials sectors for producing high-performance liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and optical devices.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Manufacturing: A key chiral dopant or intermediate for ferroelectric and antiferroelectric liquid crystal mixtures used in high-speed displays.
• Electro-Optical Device Fabrication: Used in the synthesis of materials for optical shutters, light modulators, and tunable filters.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex, sterically hindered biphenyl-based structures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: A potential precursor for organic compounds with high hyperpolarizability for photonic applications.
• Polymer Stabilization: Can be incorporated into polymer matrices to induce and stabilize specific liquid crystal phases for responsive materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-(2-Methylbutyl)Phenyl 4'-(2-Methylbutyl)[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	76260-42-9
Molecular Formula	C30H36O2
Molecular Weight	428.61 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Methylbutyl)phenyl 4'-(2-methylbutyl)biphenyl-4-carboxylate; 4'-Pentyl-4-biphenylcarboxylic Acid 4-(1-Methylpropyl)phenyl Ester; 4-(2-Methylbutyl)phenyl 4'-(2-methylbutyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylate; 4'-[(2-Methylbutyl)oxy]-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic Acid 4-(2-Methylbutyl)phenyl Ester; LC Intermediate 76260-42-9; Biphenyl Carboxylate Ester Derivative; 4-Pentylbiphenyl-4'-carboxylic Acid 4-(1-Methylpropyl)phenyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Methylbutyl)Phenyl 4'-(2-Methylbutyl)[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive liquid crystal formulations. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support customer-specific analytical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Maximum Impurity	≤ 1.0%

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