Description

1-Octyl-3-Methylimidazolium Perchlorate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium perchlorate family. This compound is valued for its unique combination of properties, making it a versatile component in advanced chemical processes and materials science. It is primarily sought after by researchers and industrial chemists working in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and as a specialty solvent or electrolyte component.

Application

• Electrolyte Component: Used in electrochemical devices, including supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries, due to its high ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical window.
• Catalysis & Synthesis: Serves as a reaction medium or catalyst in various organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, offering advantages in selectivity and recyclability.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a green solvent alternative for extraction processes and in the dissolution of specific polymers and biomolecules.
• Material Science: Utilized in the preparation of advanced materials, such as ionogels, functionalized surfaces, and conductive composites.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a mobile phase additive or stationary phase modifier in chromatographic separations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for investigating the properties of ionic liquids and developing new applications in energy storage and chemical engineering.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Octyl-3-Methylimidazolium Perchlorate
CAS No.	1400758-87-3
Molecular Formula	C12H23ClN2O4
Molecular Weight	294.78 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-3-octylimidazolium perchlorate; [OMIM][ClO4]; Octylmethylimidazolium perchlorate; 3-Methyl-1-octylimidazolium perchlorate; 1-n-Octyl-3-methylimidazolium perchlorate; OMIM ClO4; C8MIM Perchlorate
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Quality Control

Our 1-Octyl-3-Methylimidazolium Perchlorate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous standards required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 a strong oxidizer. Keep the container tightly sealed to exclude moisture and store separately from combustible materials, reducing agents, and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content (Cl-)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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