Description

1-Butylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the pyridinium salt family. This compound serves as a versatile, non-aqueous electrolyte and reaction medium, offering advantages of low volatility, high thermal stability, and excellent ionic conductivity. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in advanced material science, electrochemistry, and green chemistry applications.

Application

• Electrolyte Component for lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and other advanced energy storage devices.
• Green Solvent/Reaction Medium in organic synthesis, catalysis, and separation processes where traditional volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are undesirable.
• Electroplating Baths for the deposition of metals and alloys, particularly in processes requiring stable, non-aqueous conditions.
• Gas Separation & Capture media due to its selective absorption properties for specific gases like CO₂.
• Lubricant & Additive in specialized formulations requiring high thermal stability and low vapor pressure.
• Analytical Chemistry as a mobile phase modifier in chromatography or a matrix in mass spectrometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	186088-50-6
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₄F₆NP
Molecular Weight	281.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Butylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate; N-Butylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate; [BPy][PF₆]; 1-Butylpyridin-1-ium Hexafluorophosphate; N-Butylpyridin-1-ium Hexafluorophosphate; Pyridinium, 1-butyl-, hexafluorophosphate(1-); Ionic Liquid [BPy]PF₆
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Quality Control

Our 1-Butylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, impurity profile, and moisture content is provided with every shipment.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content (Cl⁻, Br⁻)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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