Description

4′-Cyano-4-(4-acryloyloxybutyloxy)biphenyl (CAS No. 104357-59-7) is a high-purity liquid crystalline monomer with the molecular formula C₂₀H₁₉NO₃. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name 4-[4-(4-cyanophenyl)phenoxy]butyl prop-2-enoate, is a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced liquid crystal materials and functional polymers. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a biphenyl core with a terminal cyano group and an acrylate-functionalized alkyloxy chain, enables precise alignment and photopolymerization in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and optical films.

This product is meticulously synthesized and purified to ensure >98% purity (HPLC), making it ideal for research and industrial applications in photonics, electro-optics, and smart material development. It exhibits excellent thermal stability and compatibility with reactive mesogens, making it particularly valuable for manufacturing polymer-stabilized liquid crystal devices (PSLCs) and holographic recording materials.

Packaged under inert gas to prevent premature polymerization, this compound is supplied in amber glass vials with PTFE-lined caps to ensure long-term stability. Technical specifications include: Molecular Weight: 321.37 g/mol, Melting Point: 68-72°C, Boiling Point: 485.5±45.0°C (predicted), Density: 1.15±0.1 g/cm³ (predicted).

Properties

• CAS Number: 104357-59-7
• Complexity: 437
• IUPAC Name: 4-[4-(4-cyanophenyl)phenoxy]butyl prop-2-enoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H19NO3/c1-2-20(22)24-14-4-3-13-23-19-11-9-18(10-12-19)17-7-5-16(15-21)6-8-17/h2,5-12H,1,3-4,13-14H2
• InChI Key: AOVHIWYFDCBEFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 321.13649347
• Molecular Formula: C20H19NO3
• Molecular Weight: 321.4
• SMILES: C=CC(=O)OCCCCOC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C#N
• Topological: 59.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 321.13649347
• Synonyms: SCHEMBL5961806, 4′-Cyano-4-(4-acryloyloxybutyloxy)biphenyl, {4-[(4′-cyanobiphenyl-4-yl)oxy]butyl}acrylate, 104357-59-7

Application

This acrylate-functionalized biphenyl derivative serves as a crucial building block for advanced liquid crystal polymers used in next-generation display technologies. Researchers utilize it to develop photosensitive alignment layers for high-resolution LCDs and flexible optoelectronic devices. The compound’s ability to form stable mesophases makes it valuable for creating switchable optical elements and tunable photonic crystals. Material scientists employ it in the fabrication of polymer-dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) for smart windows and light-modulating applications.

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