Description

Ethene-1-Ylium CAS NO 14604-48-9 is a highly reactive, unsaturated carbocation of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. Its unique electrophilic character makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures and functional polymers. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel synthetic pathways and high-performance materials.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: A key electrophilic intermediate for C-C and C-heteroatom bond formation in complex molecule construction.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Serves as a reactive monomer or initiator in the development of novel polymers with tailored properties.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in creating advanced intermediates for crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a ligand precursor or reactive species in catalytic cycle studies.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: A building block for high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals and fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethene-1-Ylium
CAS No.	14604-48-9
Molecular Formula	C2H3+
Molecular Weight	27.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethenylium; Vinyl cation; Ethylene cation; H2C=CH+; Ethen-1-ylium; Vinyl carbocation; 1-Ethenylium
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Quality Control

Our Ethene-1-Ylium is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research applications. While typically supplied as a reactive intermediate in solution or generated in situ, quality is assured through rigorous control of precursor materials and reaction conditions. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing solvent, counterion, and concentration are provided for all supplied solutions. Our quality management system supports cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for traceability and documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, solutions of this compound must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures between -20°C to -80°C, depending on the solvent system and concentration. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Always refer to the specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the supplied formulation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (Solution)	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR/IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by NMR/Titration)	≥95% (or as specified)
Solvent	Specified inert solvent (e.g., DCM, THF)
Concentration	As per customer requirement (e.g., 0.1M - 1.0M)
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	<100 ppm
Inert Atmosphere	Sealed under Argon/N2

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