Description

4-(4-Ethylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile (CAS No. 73592-81-1) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₅H₁₉N. This benzonitrile derivative features a trans-4-ethylcyclohexyl group, making it a valuable intermediate in liquid crystal and advanced material synthesis. With a purity of ≥98% (GC), it is ideal for research applications requiring precise chemical properties. The compound is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline solid, packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability. Suitable for use in pharmaceuticals, OLEDs, and specialty polymers, this product meets rigorous quality standards for laboratory and industrial use.

Properties

• CAS Number: 73592-81-1
• Complexity: 246
• IUPAC Name: 4-(4-ethylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H19N/c1-2-12-3-7-14(8-4-12)15-9-5-13(11-16)6-10-15/h5-6,9-10,12,14H,2-4,7-8H2,1H3
• InChI Key: BBHJTCADCKZYSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 213.151749610
• Molecular Formula: C15H19N
• Molecular Weight: 213.32
• SMILES: CCC1CCC(CC1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C#N
• Topological: 23.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 213.151749610
• Synonyms: 4-(4-Ethylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile, 72928-54-2, 73592-81-1, 4-(trans-4-Ethylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile, trans-4-(4-Ethylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile, 1-Cyano-4-(trans-4-ethylcyclohexyl)benzene, Benzonitrile, 4-(trans-4-ethylcyclohexyl)-, C15H19N, 4-(Trans-4-Ethylcyclohexyl)-benzonitrile, MFCD09750932, Benzonitrile, 4-(4-ethylcyclohexyl)-, EINECS 277-084-2, 2cHCP, trans-4-Ethylcyclohexyl-4′-benzonitrile, trans-4-(4-Ethyl-cyclohexyl)-benzonitrile, PCH2, Benzonitrile, 4-(4-ethylcyclohexyl)-, trans-, SCHEMBL7509180, SCHEMBL7899393, BBHJTCADCKZYSO-UHFFFAOYSA-, DTXSID20888322, BBHJTCADCKZYSO-MQMHXKEQSA-N, AKOS015838521, AKOS015888898, CS-W014966, SB66612, DS-13122, DS-15540, 4-(4-Ethylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile, (E)-, DB-030455, CS-0152473, E0703, NS00060019, F16556, InChI=1/C15H19N/c1-2-12-3-7-14(8-4-12)15-9-5-13(11-16)6-10-15/h5-6,9-10,12,14H,2-4,7-8H2,1H3

4-(4-Ethylcyclohexyl)benzonitrile is primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal materials for displays and optoelectronic devices. Its rigid cyclohexyl and polar nitrile groups contribute to anisotropic properties essential for LC formulations. Researchers also employ it in organic semiconductor development and as a building block for advanced polymer matrices. The compound’s stability and reactivity make it suitable for exploratory synthesis in medicinal chemistry.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H301 (50%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H302 (50%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H311 (50%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H315 (50%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (50%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H331 (50%): Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H413 (50%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P316, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P316, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P361+P364, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 3 (50%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (50%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (50%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (50%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (50%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (50%)
• Aquatic Chronic 4 (50%)

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