Description

1H-Imidazolium, 1-Cyclohexyl-3-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-, Chloride (1:1) is a high-purity, specialty ionic liquid and N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursor with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile ligand and catalyst component, enabling efficient and selective transformations in organometallic chemistry. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring robust and tunable catalytic systems.

Application

• Organometallic Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for generating N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in palladium, ruthenium, and other transition metal catalysts.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex molecular architectures in API development.
• Polymerization Catalysis: Used in the development of catalysts for olefin metathesis and ring-opening polymerization to create advanced polymeric materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Facilitates the creation of chiral NHC-metal complexes for enantioselective synthesis in fine chemical production.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a functional ionic liquid or additive in the development of novel electrolytes, coatings, and conductive materials.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in the synthesis of novel active ingredients and intermediates requiring specialized catalytic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Imidazolium, 1-Cyclohexyl-3-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-, Chloride (1:1)
CAS No.	1583244-03-4
Molecular Formula	C18H25ClN2
Molecular Weight	304.86 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclohexyl-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazolium chloride; 1-Cyclohexyl-3-mesitylimidazolium chloride; CyMes·HCl; NHC precursor CyMes; 1-Cyclohexyl-3-(mesityl)imidazolium chloride; 1-Cyclohexyl-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride; Mesityl-cyclohexyl-imidazolium chloride; IPr* analog
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Quality Control

Our production of 1H-Imidazolium, 1-Cyclohexyl-3-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-, Chloride (1:1) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques, including NMR and HPLC, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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%

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