Description

trans-4-[2-(4-n-Propylcyclohexyl) Ethyl]Benzonitrile is a high-purity liquid crystal intermediate and advanced organic synthesis building block. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of nematic liquid crystal mixtures, which are critical for modern display technologies. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the electronics, optoelectronics, and advanced materials sectors for producing high-performance LCDs and other electro-optical devices.

Application

• Key Intermediate for Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs): A crucial component in the synthesis of nematic and chiral nematic (cholesteric) liquid crystals used in televisions, monitors, and smartphones.
• Advanced Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors and photoconductive materials.
• Optical Modulators and Shutters: Used in the development of materials for light valves, tunable filters, and other electro-optical modulation devices.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new liquid crystal phases and functional organic materials.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing more complex cyanobiphenyl and cyclohexyl-based derivatives.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	trans-4-[2-(4-n-Propylcyclohexyl) Ethyl]Benzonitrile
CAS No.	86849-44-7
Molecular Formula	C18H25N
Molecular Weight	255.40 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-(trans-4-Propylcyclohexyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyano-4'-(trans-4-propylcyclohexyl)biphenyl; PCH-302; 4-(trans-4-Propylcyclohexyl)-4'-cyanobiphenyl; 4'-Cyano-4-(trans-4-propylcyclohexyl)biphenyl; trans-4-Propyl-1-(4'-cyanobiphenyl-4-yl)cyclohexane; 4-(trans-4-Propylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile derivative; Liquid Crystal Monomer PCH-3
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Quality Control

Our trans-4-[2-(4-n-Propylcyclohexyl) Ethyl]Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive electronic applications. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity, purity, and isomeric composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

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 strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (trans-isomer, GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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