Description

4-((S)-(+)-(4-Methylhexyl)Oxy)Phenyl 4-(Decyloxy)Benzoate is a high-purity, chiral liquid crystal monomer designed for advanced material science applications. This compound is valued for its ability to impart specific optical and electro-optical properties to liquid crystal mixtures, enabling precise control over phase behavior and alignment. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the display technology, photonics, and specialty polymer industries who require consistent, high-performance components for their formulations.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs): A key component in the formulation of nematic and chiral nematic (cholesteric) liquid crystal mixtures for high-resolution screens, including those for televisions, monitors, and smartphones.
• Optical Films and Components: Used in the synthesis of materials for light modulation, optical filters, and waveplates due to its defined chiral structure and birefringence.
• Thermochromic and Electrochromic Devices: Serves as a functional monomer in materials that change color in response to temperature or an applied electric field.
• Advanced Polymer Composites: Incorporated as a mesogenic unit into side-chain or main-chain liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) to enhance mechanical strength, thermal stability, and optical properties.
• Research & Development: An essential chemical for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new liquid crystal phases, photonic crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Sensor Technology: Potential use in the development of chemical and biological sensors where the alignment of liquid crystals is perturbed by analytes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-((S)-(+)-(4-Methylhexyl)Oxy)Phenyl 4-(Decyloxy)Benzoate
CAS No.	92950-96-4
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₄₄O₄
Molecular Weight	468.67 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(S)-(+)-(4-Methylhexyl)oxy]phenyl 4-(decyloxy)benzoate; (S)-(+)-4'-(4-Methylhexyloxy)-4-decyloxybiphenyl-4-carboxylate; 4-Decyloxybenzoic Acid 4-((S)-(+)-4-Methylhexyloxy)phenyl Ester; Chiral Liquid Crystal Monomer 92950-96-4; (S)-4'-(4-Methylhexyloxy)biphenyl-4-carboxylic Acid Decyl Ester (related structure); Benzoic acid, 4-(decyloxy)-, 4-[(1S)-4-methylhexyl]oxy]phenyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-((S)-(+)-(4-Methylhexyl)Oxy)Phenyl 4-(Decyloxy)Benzoate is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including chiral HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure exceptional enantiomeric purity and chemical identity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture and exposure to light. Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area Percent)
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (S-Isomer)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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