4-Cyano-4'-n-pentylbiphenyl is used in the preparation of 4'-pentylbiphenyl-4-carboxylic acid by acidic hydrolysis using sulfuric acid as a reagent.
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Applications4-Cyano-4′-n-pentylbiphenyl is used in the preparation of 4′-pentylbiphenyl-4-carboxylic acid by acidic hydrolysis using sulfuric acid as a reagent.
SolubilityMiscible with Acetone, chloroform, toluene, acetonitrile, methylene chloride. Immiscible with water.
NotesHygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.