Description

1,3-Dimethylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium salt family. This compound serves as a versatile and efficient electrolyte and reaction medium in advanced electrochemical and synthetic applications. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of energy storage, green chemistry, and catalysis who require a stable, conductive, and non-volatile solvent system.

Application

• Electrolyte for Supercapacitors and Batteries: Used as a key component in high-performance electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) and lithium-ion batteries due to its high ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical window.
• Green Solvent for Organic Synthesis: Acts as a recyclable, non-volatile reaction medium for various organic transformations, including Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenations, and Friedel-Crafts alkylations.
• Catalysis and Catalyst Support: Functions as a solvent and stabilizer for transition metal catalysts, enhancing reaction rates and selectivity in cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Separation Science: Employed as a stationary phase modifier in gas chromatography (GC) and as an extraction solvent in liquid-liquid separations.
• Electrodeposition: Used in the electroplating and electrodeposition of metals and alloys from non-aqueous solutions.
• Chemical Sensing: Incorporated into sensor matrices for the detection of gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental material for research in ionic liquid properties, electrochemistry, and novel material synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dimethylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	121091-31-4
Molecular Formula	C5H11BF4N2
Molecular Weight	177.96 g/mol
Synonyms	DMIM BF4; [DMIM][BF4]; 1,3-Dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate; N,N'-Dimethylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; Dimethylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; Ionic Liquid [DMIM][BF4]; 1-Methyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dimethylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results 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) and must be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content (Cl⁻)	≤ 100 ppm
Density (at 20°C)	~1.30 g/cm³

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