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4′-Pentyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile

liquid crystal (nematic), 98%

Synonym(s):

4-Cyano-4-pentylbiphenyl, 4-Pentyl-4-cyanobiphenyl, 5CB

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4C6H4C6H4CN
CAS Number:
40817-08-1
Molecular Weight:
249.35
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24859381
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
EC Number:
255-093-2
MDL number:
MFCD00036350
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Quality Segment

assay

98%

form

liquid crystal (nematic)

refractive index

n20/D 1.532 (lit.)

bp

140-150 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.008 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCc1ccc(cc1)-c2ccc(cc2)C#N

InChI

1S/C18H19N/c1-2-3-4-5-15-6-10-17(11-7-15)18-12-8-16(14-19)9-13-18/h6-13H,2-5H2,1H3

InChI key

HHPCNRKYVYWYAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

4′-Pentyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile (5CB) is a nematic liquid crystal. 5CB undergoes phase transition from crystalline to nematic then to isotropic state at 18oC and 35oC respectively. It may be produced by modifying biphenyl.2

Application

Attaching 5CB to an aqueous-liquid crystal interface by redox active surfactant has been investigated.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H317

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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