Description

1-Butylpyridinium Chloride is a high-purity ionic liquid and versatile organic salt with significant utility in modern chemical processes. Its unique properties as a polar, aprotic solvent and catalyst make it a critical component for researchers and manufacturers seeking efficient reaction media. This compound is essential for professionals in pharmaceutical synthesis, catalysis, and advanced material science, where precise chemical behavior and high purity are paramount.

Application

• Green Chemistry & Solvent Systems: Utilized as a polar, non-volatile ionic liquid solvent for organic synthesis and separation processes.
• Catalysis & Reaction Media: Serves as a catalyst or co-catalyst in various organic transformations, including alkylation and polymerization reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Electrolyte Additive: Used in electrochemical applications, including batteries and electroplating, due to its ionic conductivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor or templating agent in the synthesis of advanced materials and nanomaterials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a mobile phase modifier or reference standard in chromatographic techniques like HPLC.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new ionic liquid applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butylpyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	1124-64-7
Molecular Formula	C9H14ClN
Molecular Weight	171.67 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Butylpyridinium Chloride; Butylpyridinium Chloride; 1-Butylpyridin-1-ium Chloride; N-Butyl Pyridinium Chloride; BPC; 1-n-Butylpyridinium Chloride; Pyridinium, 1-butyl-, chloride; 1-Butylpyridinium chloride (Ionic Liquid)
EINECS	214-395-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Butylpyridinium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a desiccator for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Chloride Content (Titration)	Conforms

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