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Usage

Uses

Used in Organic Synthesis:
4'-Bromo-4-butoxy-biphenyl is used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis for the production of various chemical compounds and materials. Its unique structure allows for the creation of a wide range of derivatives, making it a valuable component in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals.
Used in Liquid Crystal Development:
In the field of liquid crystals, 4'-Bromo-4-butoxy-biphenyl is used as a starting material for the development of new liquid crystal formulations. Its properties contribute to the creation of liquid crystal mixtures with improved characteristics, such as enhanced stability, faster response times, and better temperature ranges, which are crucial for applications in display technologies and other industries.
Used in Advanced Material Development:
4'-Bromo-4-butoxy-biphenyl is also utilized in the research and development of advanced materials, such as organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other functional materials. Its unique structure and properties make it a promising candidate for the design and synthesis of materials with tailored electronic, optical, and mechanical properties for various high-tech applications.
It is important to handle 4'-Bromo-4-butoxy-biphenyl with caution, as it is considered a hazardous chemical with potential health and environmental risks if not properly controlled and managed. Proper safety measures and handling protocols should be followed to minimize any risks associated with its use.

Upstream product

• 109-65-9 1-bromo-butane 
• 29558-77-8 4-bromo-4'-hydroxybiphenyl 

Downstream Products

• 158937-24-7 4-butoxybiphenyl-4′-boronic acid 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Impact of aggregation on fluorescence sensitivity of molecular probes towards nitroaromatic compounds

We have designed and synthesized three tripods TIBP4, TIBP8 and TIBP12 possessing, respectively, OC4H9, OC8H17 and OC12H25 alkoxy chains on the biphenyl units and have investigated the effect of the chain length on their ease in aggregation and their efficiency in the detection of nitroaromatic compounds. Tripods TIBP8 and TIBP12 self-assemble to form densely populated nano-spheres (60-100 nm) in a water-DMSO (98:2) mixture, as shown by field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering studies. TIBP4 which has shorter n-butyl alkyl chains does not undergo aggregation under these conditions. Tripods TIBP8 and TIBP12 which remain in a self-assembled state in water reveal amplified fluorescence quenching with PA, 2,4-DNP, TNT and Cl-DNB, and are associated with NAC induced disaggregation to well-dispersed particles. TIBP8 can detect as low as 10-14 M PA and 2,4-DNP in solution and 2.29 × 10-20 g cm-2 (22.9 zg cm-2) PA by contact mode and is nearly 6000-16000 times more selective towards PA and 2,4-DNP over TNT and Cl-DNB at 20% fluorescence quenching. However, the tripod TIBP12 can detect as low as 10-14 M of each PA, 2,4-DNP, TNT and Cl-DNB and can find application as a general probe for these NACs. TIBP4 which remains in a molecularly dissolved state shows poor sensitivity (LOD 1 nM) towards NACs.

Synthesis and property of liquid crystalline 4-alkoxyl-4″-cyano-p-terphenyls

The synthesis of some new 4-alkoxyl-4″-cyano-p-terphenyls is described. The preliminary characterization by means of polarized optical microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction shows that all these compounds are thermotropically liquid-crystalline and can form both the nematic and smectic mesophases.