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Description
TCI F0704 4-Fluoro-4'-hydroxybiphenyl is a biphenyl compound carrying a fluorine atom on one terminal ring and a hydroxyl group at the opposite end of the molecular axis. This kind of linear, rigid structure is characteristic of liquid crystal building blocks, which is why the compound is positioned as a material building block in materials science research. In the laboratory, it serves as a mesogenic core that can be coupled with alkyl chains, ester groups, or other aromatic fragments to produce molecules with deliberately engineered liquid crystal phase behaviour.
The properties that make it a preferred choice are its elongated molecular geometry and its directional polarity, which arises from placing fluorine and hydroxyl at the two ends of the long axis. The biphenyl framework supplies the rigidity required for molecules to organise themselves into ordered arrangements, while the fluorine atom contributes a controlled dipole moment that influences the dielectric properties and phase stability of the final material. The hydroxyl group acts as a highly practical attachment point, since it is readily esterified or etherified to install side chains according to the intended design. This coupling flexibility is what allows a single starting material to generate a broad family of derivatives.
In Indonesian laboratories, this material is typically encountered in university and institutional materials science groups working on liquid crystal synthesis, organic electronic materials, and structure–property studies. It is normally handled at bench scale during multi-step synthesis, where the biphenyl core is functionalised and the resulting derivatives are characterised for their phase behaviour. Because it is supplied as a research chemical rather than a bulk commodity, it is usually ordered in small quantities for specific synthetic campaigns and stored under controlled conditions between experiments.
Laboratory Applications
- Liquid crystal synthesis: the rigid biphenyl core provides the elongated shape needed for mesophase formation, making it a direct starting point for new liquid crystalline molecules.
- Mesogen derivatisation studies: the hydroxyl terminus is readily esterified or etherified, letting researchers attach alkyl chains of varying length and map how structure affects phase transitions.
- Dielectric property engineering: the terminal fluorine introduces a controlled dipole moment along the molecular axis, which is useful when tuning the dielectric response of a target material.
- Organic materials building block work: the compound functions as a general aromatic scaffold in materials chemistry, where a linear, rigid fragment with one reactive handle is required.
- Structure–property investigation: because a single scaffold yields many derivatives, it supports systematic comparisons between molecular modification and observed liquid crystal phase stability.
Specifications
- Brand: TCI (Tokyo Chemical Industry)
- CAS Number: 324-94-7
- Catalogue Number: F0704
- Category: Materials Science > Material Building Blocks > Liquid Crystal (LC) Building Blocks
- Pack Sizes: available in standard TCI research pack sizes; please confirm the currently listed option when ordering
- Storage: keep in a tightly closed original container under the conditions stated on the product label and Safety Data Sheet
Handling and Storage
Store the material in its original tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, moisture, and incompatible chemicals, following the storage conditions given on the product label and Safety Data Sheet. Use clean, dry glassware or the original amber container when transferring portions, and reseal promptly to limit exposure to atmospheric moisture. Handle the compound in a fume hood while wearing safety glasses, a laboratory coat, and suitable chemical-resistant gloves. Avoid generating or inhaling dust, wash hands thoroughly after handling, and dispose of residues and contaminated materials through your institution's chemical waste procedures.
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