Description

trans-1-(4-Butylcyclohexyl)-4-Ethoxybenzene is a high-purity liquid crystal intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of advanced liquid crystal mixtures, which are critical for modern display technologies. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the electronics and advanced materials sectors for producing components in LCDs, optical devices, and other electro-optic applications.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Manufacturing: A key intermediate for synthesizing nematic and other liquid crystal phases used in television, monitor, and smartphone screens.
• Electro-Optic Device Components: Used in the production of materials for optical shutters, light modulators, and tunable filters.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating more complex liquid crystal molecules and functional organic materials.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for developing new liquid crystal formulations with specific dielectric and optical properties.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where specific molecular rigidity and orientation are beneficial.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-1-(4-Butylcyclohexyl)-4-Ethoxybenzene
CAS No.	84540-34-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₂₈O
Molecular Weight	260.41 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Butyl-1-(4-ethoxyphenyl)cyclohexane (trans-); 4-Ethoxy-4'-butylbiphenyl (related structural name); 4-Butyl-1-(4-ethoxyphenyl)cyclohexane; Liquid Crystal Intermediate 84540-34-1; trans-4-Butyl-1-(4-ethoxyphenyl)cyclohexane; 4'-Butyl-4-ethoxy-1,1'-bicyclohexyl (alternative naming); BCEB (common abbreviation); 1-(trans-4-Butylcyclohexyl)-4-ethoxybenzene
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Quality Control

Our trans-1-(4-Butylcyclohexyl)-4-Ethoxybenzene is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, meeting the exacting standards of the electronics industry. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer content, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO quality guidelines, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements for advanced material synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability and to minimize degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (Area %)
trans-Isomer Content (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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