Description
1-Pentyl-4-(4-(6-acryloyloxyhexyloxy)phenyl)trans-cyclohexane (CAS: 586417-49-4) is a high-purity liquid crystalline monomer with the molecular formula C26H40O3. This compound, also known as 6-[4-(4-pentylcyclohexyl)phenoxy]hexyl prop-2-enoate, is a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced liquid crystal materials and functional polymers. It features a trans-cyclohexane core, a pentyl side chain, and an acrylate-terminated hexyloxy spacer, enabling crosslinking and alignment control in optoelectronic applications. Ideal for researchers developing responsive displays, photonic devices, or polymer-stabilized liquid crystal systems, this compound offers excellent thermal stability and compatibility with reactive mesogens. Supplied in rigorously tested >95% purity (HPLC), it is packaged under inert gas to ensure stability and shipped with comprehensive analytical data (NMR, MS, HPLC).
Properties
- CAS Number: 586417-49-4
- Complexity: 431
- IUPAC Name: 6-[4-(4-pentylcyclohexyl)phenoxy]hexyl prop-2-enoate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C26H40O3/c1-3-5-8-11-22-12-14-23(15-13-22)24-16-18-25(19-17-24)28-20-9-6-7-10-21-29-26(27)4-2/h4,16-19,22-23H,2-3,5-15,20-21H2,1H3
- InChI Key: WISIFBJFVYNFHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 400.29774513
- Molecular Formula: C26H40O3
- Molecular Weight: 400.6
- SMILES: CCCCCC1CCC(CC1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)OCCCCCCOC(=O)C=C
- Topological: 35.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 400.29774513
- Synonyms: SCHEMBL1532965, SCHEMBL1532966, WISIFBJFVYNFHM-YHBQERECSA-N, 1-pentyl-4-(4-(6-acryloyloxyhexyloxy)phenyl)trans-cyclohexane, 2-Propenoic acid, 6-[4-(trans-4-pentylcyclohexyl)phenoxy]hexyl ester, 586417-49-4
Application
This acrylate-functionalized liquid crystal monomer is primarily used in the development of polymer-dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) for smart windows and switchable optical devices. Its reactive terminal group enables photopolymerization into aligned networks for electro-optic applications. Researchers also employ it as a building block for side-chain liquid crystalline polymers with tunable mesophases. The compound’s structure allows precise control over refractive index anisotropy in advanced optical materials.
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