Description

4-tert-Butyliminomethyl-2,2,5,5-Tetrameth Yl-3-Imidazoline-1-Oxyl,Free Radical is a stable nitroxide radical compound, a member of the imidazoline nitroxide family, valued for its paramagnetic properties and utility as a spin label or spin trap. This compound is essential for advanced research and industrial processes requiring precise control over radical chemistry. It is primarily sought by professionals in polymer science, materials research, and biochemistry for applications in electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, polymerization control, and as a building block for functional materials.

Application

• Spin Labeling in Biochemistry & Biophysics: Used as a stable paramagnetic tag for EPR spectroscopy to study protein dynamics, membrane fluidity, and macromolecular structure.
• Polymerization Control Agent: Serves as a mediator in Nitroxide-Mediated Polymerization (NMP), enabling the synthesis of polymers with controlled architecture and narrow molecular weight distribution.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a radical precursor or catalyst in various organic transformations and oxidation reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Incorporated into polymers, gels, and other materials to impart or study magnetic and redox-active properties.
• Antioxidant & Radical Scavenger Studies: Employed as a model compound or standard in research investigating antioxidant mechanisms and radical scavenging activity.
• Contrast Agent Development: Explored for potential use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast enhancement due to its paramagnetic nature.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butyliminomethyl-2,2,5,5-Tetrameth Yl-3-Imidazoline-1-Oxyl,Free Radical
CAS No.	1973-36-0
Molecular Formula	C12H22N3O
Molecular Weight	224.33 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butyliminomethyl-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-3-imidazoline-1-oxyl; 4-(tert-Butyliminomethyl)-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-3-imidazoline-1-oxyl; 2,2,5,5-Tetramethyl-4-(tert-butyliminomethyl)-3-imidazoline-1-oxyl; 4-(tert-Butyliminomethyl)-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-δ³-imidazoline-1-oxyl; 4-(tert-Butyliminomethyl)-2,2,5,5-tetramethylimidazolidin-1-oxyl; 4-(tert-Butyliminomethyl)-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-3-imidazoline-1-oxyl free radical; 4-(tert-Butyliminomethyl)-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-3-imidazoline-N-oxyl; 4-(tert-Butyliminomethyl)-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-3-imidazoline-1-oxyl radical
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-tert-Butyliminomethyl-2,2,5,5-Tetrameth Yl-3-Imidazoline-1-Oxyl,Free Radical adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity assessment by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and radical integrity. Keep away from strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
EPR Spectroscopy	Characteristic triplet signal
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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