4'-HEXYL-4-BIPHENYLCARBONITRILE

Synonym(s):p -Hexyl-p ′-cyanobiphenyl;4′-n -Hexyl-4-cyanobiphenyl;4′-Hexyl[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile;4′-Hexyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile;4′-Hexyl-4-cyanobiphenyl

CAS NO.：41122-70-7
Empirical Formula: C19H21N
Molecular Weight: 263.38
MDL number: MFCD00075144
EINECS: 255-228-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:35:00

4'-HEXYL-4-BIPHENYLCARBONITRILE Structural

What is 4'-HEXYL-4-BIPHENYLCARBONITRILE?

Chemical properties

White Crysstalline

The Uses of 4'-HEXYL-4-BIPHENYLCARBONITRILE

Used in thermoresponsive meso/nanostructured PS-b-PEO block copolymer-dispersed liquid crystal.
4′-hexyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile, 4′-octyloxy-4-biphenylcarbonitrile and their composite liquid crystals were studied for dielectric properties.

Proposed applications are in the field of

thermo- and electro optical devices (e.g. optical shutters, smart windows, optical sensors,memories and flexible display devices),
n phase array optics (e.g. as switchable birefringent phase shifters).

General Description

Milky-white thick liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Nitriles, such as 4'-HEXYL-4-BIPHENYLCARBONITRILE, may polymerize in the presence of metals and some metal compounds. They are incompatible with acids; mixing nitriles with strong oxidizing acids can lead to extremely violent reactions. Nitriles are generally incompatible with other oxidizing agents such as peroxides and epoxides. The combination of bases and nitriles can produce hydrogen cyanide. Nitriles are hydrolyzed in both aqueous acid and base to give carboxylic acids (or salts of carboxylic acids). These reactions generate heat. Peroxides convert nitriles to amides. Nitriles can react vigorously with reducing agents. Acetonitrile and propionitrile are soluble in water, but nitriles higher than propionitrile have low aqueous solubility. They are also insoluble in aqueous acids.

Fire Hazard

4'-HEXYL-4-BIPHENYLCARBONITRILE is probably combustible.

Properties of 4'-HEXYL-4-BIPHENYLCARBONITRILE

Melting point:	30.5℃ (polymorph)
Boiling point:	185°C/2mmHg(lit.)
Density	1.02±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
refractive index	1.53
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,2-8°C
form	liquid crystal (nematic)
color	Colorless to Light orange to Yellow
Water Solubility	Sparingly Soluble in water (3.2E-5 g/L) (25°C).
λmax	293nm(CHCl3)(lit.)
CAS DataBase Reference	41122-70-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	4'-Hexylbiphenyl-4-carbonitrile (41122-70-7)

Safety information for 4'-HEXYL-4-BIPHENYLCARBONITRILE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H413:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…