Description

1-Cyclopentyl-3-Mesityl-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Chloride is a high-purity, advanced organic salt belonging to the class of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors. This compound is a critical intermediate and ligand in modern organometallic chemistry and catalysis, valued for its ability to form stable complexes with transition metals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel catalysts for pharmaceutical synthesis, polymer production, and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key ligand for generating N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes with palladium, ruthenium, and other transition metals used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in complex synthetic pathways requiring robust and selective catalysts.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the development of catalysts for olefin metathesis and ring-opening polymerization to create advanced polymeric materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a specialized reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the preparation of novel organometallic frameworks and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyclopentyl-3-Mesityl-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Chloride
CAS No.	1583244-01-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₃ClN₂
Molecular Weight	290.83 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclopentyl-3-mesitylimidazolium chloride; 1-Cyclopentyl-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride; 1-Cyclopentyl-3-mesityl-1H-imidazolium chloride; N-Cyclopentyl-N'-mesitylimidazolium chloride; 1-Cp-3-Mes-ImCl; CpMesImCl; NHC precursor salt; 1H-Imidazolium, 1-cyclopentyl-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-, chloride (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Cyclopentyl-3-Mesityl-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, NMR for structural confirmation, and KF titration for moisture content. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a desiccator for long-term storage 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)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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