Description

2-Fluoro-4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)-Benzonitrile is a high-purity liquid crystal intermediate, a key building block for advanced electronic displays. This compound is valued for its role in synthesizing nematic liquid crystals, which are essential for achieving fast response times and stable electro-optical performance in LCDs. It is primarily required by manufacturers of specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and electronic components for high-end display technologies.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Manufacturing: A critical intermediate for synthesizing nematic and ferroelectric liquid crystal mixtures used in televisions, monitors, and smartphones.
• Advanced Electro-Optic Materials: Serves as a core component in the development of materials for light modulators, optical switches, and phase retarders.
• Specialty Organic Synthesis: Used as a fluorinated, cyano-substituted aromatic building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• High-Performance Additives: Investigated for use in polymer stabilization and as an additive to enhance the dielectric properties of specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	85896-79-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₂₄FN
Molecular Weight	273.39 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)-2-fluorobenzonitrile; 2-Fluoro-4-(trans-4-n-pentylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile; 4-(trans-4-Amylcyclohexyl)-2-fluorobenzonitrile; 2-Fluoro-4-(trans-4-pentylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile; 4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)-2-fluorobenzonitrile; 85896-79-3; F-PCH-5CN (common LC industry abbreviation); trans-4-Pentyl-(2-fluoro-4-cyanophenyl)cyclohexane
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-(trans-4-Pentylcyclohexyl)-Benzonitrile is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive electronic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomeric content, and key impurities. We adhere to industry best practices and can support compliance with relevant supply chain regulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Trans Isomer Content (GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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