Description

1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium salt family. This compound serves as a versatile and efficient catalyst, solvent, and electrolyte in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and energy sectors seeking innovative reaction media and conductive materials. Its unique properties make it a critical component for developing green chemistry processes and high-performance electrochemical devices.

Application

• Green Solvent & Reaction Medium: Used as an alternative to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in organic synthesis, including Diels-Alder, Friedel-Crafts, and condensation reactions.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various chemical transformations, offering advantages in activity and recyclability.
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in electrochemical applications such as batteries, supercapacitors, and dye-sensitized solar cells due to its ionic conductivity and thermal stability.
• Separation Technology: Utilized in gas separation membranes and liquid-liquid extraction processes for its selective solvation properties.
• Material Synthesis: Serves as a templating agent or precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials like nanoparticles, polymers, and porous frameworks.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a stationary phase modifier in chromatography to improve separation efficiency.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride
CAS No.	79917-90-1
Molecular Formula	C8H15ClN2
Molecular Weight	174.67 g/mol
Synonyms	BMIM Cl; 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride; BMIMCl; 1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride; 3-Methyl-1-butylimidazolium chloride; [BMIM]Cl; 1-Methyl-3-butylimidazolium chloride; Butylmethylimidazolium chloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Halide Content	Conforms
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.