Description

1-Carbobenzoxy-3-Methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a specialized ionic liquid and a highly reactive peptide coupling reagent. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating efficient amide bond formation, a critical step in organic synthesis and peptide chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing complex molecules and novel polymers.

Application

• As a key reagent for peptide coupling and amide bond formation in solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis.
• Intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Used in polymer chemistry for the synthesis of polyamides and other specialty polymers.
• Facilitates bioconjugation techniques for labeling proteins and other biomolecules.
• Employed in medicinal chemistry research for the rapid assembly of compound libraries.
• Acts as a catalyst or promoter in various organic transformations requiring mild conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Carbobenzoxy-3-Methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	163080-99-7
Molecular Formula	C14H15F3N2O5S
Molecular Weight	380.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cbz-3-Methylimidazolium Triflate; Cbz-3-Methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; 1-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate; 1-Carbobenzyloxy-3-methylimidazolium Triflate; Z-3-Methylimidazolium Triflate; 1-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)-3-methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Coupling Reagent Z-Im-OTf; 1-Carbobenzyloxy-3-methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our 1-Carbobenzoxy-3-Methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and process development. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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