Description

(4S,5S)-1,3-Bis(2-Methoxyphenyl)-4,5-Diphenyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity, chiral imidazolium salt primarily utilized as a sophisticated organocatalyst or chiral ligand in asymmetric synthesis. Its value lies in enabling precise stereochemical control for the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-performance catalysts for complex synthetic routes.

Application

• Asymmetric Organocatalysis: Employed as a chiral catalyst for a variety of enantioselective transformations, including cycloadditions, aldol reactions, and Michael additions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Critical for the stereoselective construction of complex molecular architectures in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chiral Ligand in Metal Complexes: Can be used to generate chiral metal complexes for asymmetric hydrogenation or other metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Applied in the synthesis of chiral molecules for novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry within university and corporate research laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the pilot-scale and commercial-scale manufacture of specialty chemicals where optical purity is paramount.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4S,5S)-1,3-Bis(2-Methoxyphenyl)-4,5-Diphenyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	1033618-49-3
Molecular Formula	C30H27BF4N2O2
Molecular Weight	534.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(4S,5S)-1,3-Bis(o-methoxyphenyl)-4,5-diphenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate; (S,S)-1,3-Bis(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,5-diphenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium BF4-; Chiral Imidazolium Salt; (S,S)-Imidazolinium Tetrafluoroborate Catalyst; (4S,5S)-2,4,5-Triphenyl-1,3-bis(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium Tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our production of (4S,5S)-1,3-Bis(2-Methoxyphenyl)-4,5-Diphenyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Tetrafluoroborate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. All materials are characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and chiral analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity (ee), and identity is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when opening the container for prolonged periods to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.