Description

1-Cyclooctyl-3-Mesityl-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Chloride is a high-value, functionalized imidazolium salt that serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique steric and electronic profile makes it an essential component for researchers and manufacturers developing novel materials and pharmaceuticals. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) Precursor: A key starting material for generating sterically demanding NHC ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Organocatalysis: Employed as an ionic liquid or catalyst in various organic transformations, including transesterification and polymerization reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and investigational new drugs.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of ionic liquids, conductive polymers, and other functional materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Facilitates the creation of chiral centers in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a ligand precursor for palladium and other metal catalysts in C-C and C-N bond-forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyclooctyl-3-Mesityl-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Chloride
CAS No.	1583244-05-6
Molecular Formula	C20H29ClN2
Molecular Weight	332.91 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclooctyl-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride; 1-Cyclooctyl-3-mesitylimidazolium chloride; Mesityl-cyclooctyl-imidazolium chloride; N-Cyclooctyl-N'-mesitylimidazolium chloride; 1H-Imidazolium, 1-cyclooctyl-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-, chloride; Cyclooctyl-mesityl-imidazolium chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Cyclooctyl-3-Mesityl-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Chloride adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and tested against established analytical methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can compromise product integrity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.