CAS 52709-84-9

8CB

Description:

8CB, or 4-Octyl-4'-cyanobiphenyl, is a liquid crystal compound commonly used in the field of materials science and liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. It belongs to the class of cyanobiphenyls, which are characterized by their biphenyl structure with a cyano group and an alkyl chain. The presence of the octyl group contributes to its amphiphilic nature, influencing its phase behavior and thermal properties. 8CB exhibits a smectic A phase, which is crucial for its application in LCDs, as it allows for the manipulation of light through molecular alignment. Its melting and clearing points are significant for determining its operational temperature range. Additionally, 8CB is known for its relatively low viscosity, which enhances its response time in display applications. Safety data indicates that while it is generally considered to have low toxicity, appropriate handling and disposal measures should be observed due to its chemical nature. Overall, 8CB plays a vital role in advancing liquid crystal technologies.

Formula: C₂₁H₂₅N

InChI: InChI=1S/C21H25N/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-18-9-13-20(14-10-18)21-15-11-19(17-22)12-16-21/h9-16H,2-8H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=CSQPODPWWMOTIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCCCCC)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=C(C#N)C=C2

Synonyms:

• 4'-Octil[1,1'-Bifenil]-4-Carbonitrilo
• 4'-Octyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile
• 4'-Octyl-4-cyanobiphenyl
• 4'-Octyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitril
• 4'-Octyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile
• 4'-n-Octyl-4-cyanobiphenyl
• 4-Cyano-4'-n-octylbiphenyl
• 4-Cyano-4'-n-octyloxy-1,1'-biphenyl
• 4-Cyano-4'-octyl-1,1'-biphenyl
• 4-Cyano-4'-octylbiphenyl
• 80Bf
• 8CB
• 8CB (liq. crystal)
• 8TsB
• CB 8 (liquid crystal)
• Cb 8
• Fr 2221
• K 24
• K 24 (liquid crystal)
• Ocbp
• p-Cyano-p'-octylbiphenyl
• p-Octyl-p'-cyanobiphenyl
• p-n-Octyl-p'-cyanobiphenyl

4-Cyano-4'-n-octylbiphenyl

CAS: 52709-84-9

Formula: C₂₁H₂₅N

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 291.44

Ref: 3B-C3156

4'-n-Octylbiphenyl-4-carbonitrile, 99%

CAS: 52709-84-9

The thermobarometry of thermotropic liquid crystals is feasible by the metal tube Berthelot method, and its extension in the negative-pressure range will be interesting for the study of organic compounds. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product po

Formula: C₂₁H₂₅N

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: White or clear colorless, Fused solid or liquid as melt

Molecular weight: 291.43

Ref: 02-H26318

4'-Octyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile

CAS: 52709-84-9

Formula: C₂₁H₂₅N

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 291.4299

Ref: IN-DA00DDTJ

4'-(Oct-1-yl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile

CAS: 52709-84-9

4'-(Oct-1-yl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Low-Melting Solid

Molecular weight: 291.4299g/mol

Ref: 54-OR13989

4-Cyano-4'-octylbiphenyl

CAS: 52709-84-9

4-Cyano-4'-octylbiphenyl is a molecule that consists of an aromatic ring with two alkyl chains. This compound has been shown to be a model system for studying solute transport in liquids and gases. 4-Cyano-4'-octylbiphenyl also has the ability to form intramolecular hydrogen bonds, which are important for the fluidity of the substance. At high temperatures, this compound undergoes a phase transition from liquid to solid due to dipole interactions between molecules.

Formula: C₂₁H₂₅N

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Colorless Powder

Molecular weight: 291.43 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FC32340

4-Cyano-4′-octylbiphenyl

CAS: 52709-84-9

Formula: C₂₁H₂₅N

Purity: 95.0%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 291.438

Ref: 10-F049364