4-Chloro-4-cyanobiphenyl

4-Chloro-4-cyanobiphenyl is a high-purity oled-materials supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

1. Liquid Crystal Materials

Widely used as a mesogenic compound in the formulation of liquid crystal displays (LCDs).

It belongs to the cyanobiphenyl family, known for its excellent nematic liquid crystal properties.

Serves as a key component in nematic liquid crystal mixtures for TN and STN LCD technologies.

2. Organic Electronics

Utilized in the development of dielectric anisotropic materials for applications in electro-optical switching.

Has potential in organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) and other organic optoelectronic devices.

3. Research and Development

Used in studying dipole-dipole interactions, molecular alignment, and phase transitions in liquid crystals.

Model compound in investigations of structure–property relationships in mesogenic systems.

Strong Dipole Moment: Due to the cyano group, which enhances electro-optical responsiveness.

Thermal Stability: Provides a broad nematic phase range, critical for LCD reliability and performance.

Customizability: Can be tailored with other biphenyl derivatives to tune viscosity, clearing point, and optical anisotropy.

High Purity Commercial Availability: Readily available in high-purity grades suitable for electronics manufacturing.

4-Chloro-4'-cyanobiphenyl (CAS 57774-36-4) is a valuable liquid crystal compound used primarily in LCD technology and optical materials research. Its favorable dipole characteristics, thermal stability, and mesogenic properties make it an indispensable molecule in modern display technologies and materials science. It also serves as a reference compound in the development of advanced liquid crystal mixtures and organic electronic components.

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