Description
1-Ethoxy-2,3-difluoro-4-(trans-4-propylcyclohexyl)benzene (CAS No. 174350-05-1) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C17H24F2O. This specialty chemical features a unique structural combination of an ethoxy group, two fluorine substituents, and a trans-4-propylcyclohexyl moiety, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced organic synthesis and material science applications. The compound is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a defined purity grade (≥98% by GC) and is rigorously tested for consistency in quality. Its well-characterized properties include a defined boiling point, refractive index, and density, ensuring reproducibility in research and industrial processes. Suitable for use in inert atmospheres and moisture-sensitive reactions, this benzene derivative is packaged under nitrogen in amber glass bottles to maintain stability. Researchers in pharmaceuticals, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and agrochemicals will find this compound particularly useful for developing novel fluorinated architectures with tailored electronic and steric properties.
Properties
- CAS Number: 174350-05-1
- Complexity: 276
- IUPAC Name: 1-ethoxy-2,3-difluoro-4-(4-propylcyclohexyl)benzene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C17H24F2O/c1-3-5-12-6-8-13(9-7-12)14-10-11-15(20-4-2)17(19)16(14)18/h10-13H,3-9H2,1-2H3
- InChI Key: BOAHGIPRRKDVQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 282.17952171
- Molecular Formula: C17H24F2O
- Molecular Weight: 282.37
- SMILES: CCCC1CCC(CC1)C2=C(C(=C(C=C2)OCC)F)F
- Topological: 9.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 282.17952171
- Synonyms: Benzene, 1-ethoxy-2,3-difluoro-4-(trans-4-propylcyclohexyl)-, 207598-88-7, 606-627-1, 174350-05-1, 1-Ethoxy-2,3-difluoro-4-(trans-4-propylcyclohexyl)benzene, 1-Ethoxy-2,3-difluoro-4-((1s,4r)-4-propylcyclohexyl)benzene, TRANS-1-ETHOXY-2,3-DIFLUORO-4-(4-PROPYL-CYCLOHEXYL)-BENZENE, 1-Ethoxy-2,3-difluoro-4-(4-propylcyclohexyl)benzene, MFCD11053400, BOAHGIPRRKDVQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 2OdFP3cH, SCHEMBL2604709, SCHEMBL3274912, SCHEMBL18134228, C17H24F2O, Benzene, 1-ethoxy-2,3-difluoro-4-(4-propylcyclohexyl)-, DTXSID00598114, BOAHGIPRRKDVQY-JOCQHMNTSA-N, 1-Ethoxy-2,3-difluoro-4-((1s,4r)-4-propylcyclohexyl);benzene, AKOS022181139, AKOS025401090, 1163709-69-0, DS-15176, SY056318, DB-030732, DB-103211, CS-0152580, E1230, A11360, 1-Ethoxy-2 pound not3-difluoro-4-((1s pound not4r)-4-propylcyclohexyl)benzene
Application
1-Ethoxy-2,3-difluoro-4-(trans-4-propylcyclohexyl)benzene serves as a key building block in the synthesis of liquid crystal materials for display technologies, where its fluorinated core enhances dielectric anisotropy. It is also employed in pharmaceutical research to introduce lipophilic fluorinated motifs that improve metabolic stability in drug candidates. Additionally, the compound’s rigid cyclohexyl-aryl structure makes it a candidate for studying mesophase behavior in advanced organic materials.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- Not Classified
- Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1 of 1 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Not Classified
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