Description

trans-1-Ethyl-4-(4-Propylcyclohexyl)Benzene is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound belonging to the class of substituted cyclohexylbenzenes. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and liquid crystal precursor in the development of high-performance electronic and optical materials. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the liquid crystal display (LCD), specialty polymer, and advanced organic synthesis sectors who require consistent quality and reliable supply chains for their production processes.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Material Synthesis: A key monomeric building block for the production of nematic and chiral liquid crystals used in LCDs, optical shutters, and tunable filters.
• Advanced Organic Electronics: Serves as a core structure in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and other electronic devices.
• Specialty Polymer Chemistry: Used as a rigid, mesogenic monomer to impart specific anisotropic properties to high-performance engineering plastics and liquid crystalline polymers (LCPs).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Functions as a sophisticated synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex stereochemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-property relationships in mesomorphic materials and as a ligand or scaffold in catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-1-Ethyl-4-(4-Propylcyclohexyl)Benzene
CAS No.	82991-47-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₆
Molecular Weight	230.39 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(trans-4-Propylcyclohexyl)ethylbenzene; 1-Ethyl-4-(trans-4-propylcyclohexyl)benzene; trans-4-Ethyl-4'-propyl-1,1'-bicyclohexyl (common naming variant); PCH-302 (potential trade name); 4'-Ethyl-[1,1'-bicyclohexyl]-4-carbonitrile precursor; 4-(4-Propylcyclohexyl)ethylbenzene; Ethylpropylcyclohexylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our trans-1-Ethyl-4-(4-Propylcyclohexyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and isomer content, GC for residual solvents, and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for advanced material synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (trans-isomer)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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