Description

1-Methyl-3-[6-(Methylsulfinyl)Hexyl]Imidazolium p-Toluenesulfonate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium sulfoxide family. This compound is valued for its unique combination of a polar sulfinyl group and a hydrophobic alkyl chain, offering tunable solvation properties and thermal stability. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the fields of advanced material synthesis, catalysis, and green chemistry for applications requiring specialized, task-specific solvents.

Application

• Advanced Solvent Systems: Used as a designer solvent or co-solvent for reactions involving polar transition metal catalysts and for the dissolution of biopolymers or synthetic polymers.
• Catalysis & Reaction Media: Serves as a reaction medium or catalyst component in organic synthesis, including Diels-Alder, Friedel-Crafts, and coupling reactions, where its polarity can enhance rates and selectivity.
• Electrolyte Formulations: Investigated as a component in electrolytes for electrochemical devices, such as batteries and supercapacitors, due to its ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical window.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis and processing of advanced materials, including nanoparticles, conductive polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Separation Technology: Utilized in extraction processes and chromatographic separations as a stationary phase modifier or extraction agent for targeted compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for fundamental research in ionic liquid chemistry, solvent effects, and the development of new sustainable chemical processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Methyl-3-[6-(Methylsulfinyl)Hexyl]Imidazolium p-Toluenesulfonate
CAS No.	1352947-66-0
Molecular Formula	C19H30N2O4S2
Molecular Weight	414.57 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-3-(6-(methylsulfinyl)hexyl)-1H-imidazol-3-ium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; [1-Methyl-3-(6-methylsulfinylhexyl)imidazolium] tosylate; 1-Methyl-3-(6-methylsulfinylhexyl)imidazolium tosylate; Imidazolium sulfoxide ionic liquid; [MMSOHIm][TOS]; 1-Methyl-3-(6-(methylsulfinyl)hexyl)imidazolium p-toluenesulfonate; Contact for details on additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Methyl-3-[6-(Methylsulfinyl)Hexyl]Imidazolium p-Toluenesulfonate adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is fully characterized, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 compliant manufacturing for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent moisture uptake and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content (IC)	≤ 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.