Description

n-Butyl-4-Methylpyridinium Chloride is a high-purity ionic liquid and quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. Its value lies in its role as a versatile precursor and catalyst component, offering tunable properties for specialized applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for those developing novel synthetic pathways or functional materials.

Application

• Catalysis and Organic Synthesis: Employed as a phase-transfer catalyst or ionic solvent (ionic liquid) in organic reactions, including alkylation, polymerization, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block or reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Material Science: Used in the development of advanced materials, such as conductive polymers, electrolytes for batteries, and functionalized surfaces.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a standard or reagent in chromatographic methods and other analytical techniques.
• Ionic Liquid Formulations: A core component for formulating task-specific ionic liquids with customized properties for extraction, separation, or electrochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Butyl-4-Methylpyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	112400-86-9
Molecular Formula	C10H16ClN
Molecular Weight	185.69 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butyl-4-methylpyridinium chloride; 4-Methyl-1-butylpyridinium chloride; N-Butyl-4-picolinium chloride; B4MPyCl; Butyl-4-methylpyridinium chloride; 4-Picoline, 1-butyl-, chloride (1:1); 4-Methyl-N-butylpyridinium chloride
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Quality Control

Our n-Butyl-4-Methylpyridinium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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