Description

4-n-Octyloxybenzonitrile is a versatile liquid crystal intermediate and organic synthesis building block. This compound is valued for its role in the development of advanced electro-optical materials and its utility in organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and R&D teams in the liquid crystal display (LCD) industry, specialty chemical synthesis, and advanced materials research.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Intermediates: A key precursor in the synthesis of nematic and smectic liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in the preparation of more complex benzonitrile derivatives and other fine chemicals.
• Advanced Materials Research: Serves as a monomer or dopant in the development of novel polymeric and photonic materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Octyloxybenzonitrile
CAS No.	88374-55-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₁NO
Molecular Weight	231.33 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Octyloxybenzonitrile; p-Octyloxybenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-(octyloxy)-; 4-(Octyloxy)benzonitrile; 4-n-Octoxybenzonitrile; p-n-Octyloxybenzonitrile; 4-(n-Octyloxy)benzonitrile; LCD Intermediate 88374-55-4
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Quality Control

Our 4-n-Octyloxybenzonitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%

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