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363200

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4-(Octyloxy)benzoic acid

98%

CAS Number:2493-84-7
Linear Formula:CH3(CH2)7OC6H4CO2H
Molecular Weight:250.33
MDL number:MFCD00013993
PubChem Substance ID:24862355

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Description

Packaging10 g in glass btl
ApplicationIntermediate for the synthesis of liquid crystals including chiral ferroelectric benzoates. Used in the preparation of medicinal compounds.1

Properties

assay98%
mp101-105 °C(lit.)
transition tempcrystalline phase to smectic phase 101 °C
 smectic phase to nematic phase 108 °C
 nematic phase to isotropic phase 147 °C

Safety

Personal Protective EquipmentEyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
WGK Germany3

References

Cited Reference1. Aldrichimica Acta 23, 23, (1990)
BeilsteinBeil. 10,III,285
referenceFT-IR 2 (2), 2662:C / FT-NMR 1 (2), 1081:C / RegBook 1 (2), 1791:G / Structure Index 1, 286:A:3