4-(4-Propylphenyl)benzoic Acid

• CAT Number: L014854
• CAS Number: 88038-94-2
• Molecular Formula: C16H16O2
• Molecular Weight: 240.31
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-(4-propylphenyl)benzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H16O2/c1-2-3-12-4-6-13(7-5-12)14-8-10-15(11-9-14)16(17)18/h4-11H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,17,18)
• InChIKey: HCPBURTZSXRGBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

4-(4-Propylphenyl)benzoic Acid(CAT: L014854) is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a benzoic acid core with a 4-propylphenyl group attached to the para-position. This compound is valued in organic synthesis and material science for its stability and rigid structure. The hydrophobic propyl side chain and aromatic backbone of 4-(4-Propylphenyl)benzoic Acid make it useful in liquid crystal research, where it acts as a mesogenic component in the development of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other optoelectronic materials. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and functional materials, aiding in the study of molecular orientation and alignment properties in advanced material applications.