Description

1-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-3-(Cyclododecyl)Imidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is a specialized ionic liquid compound belonging to the N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursor family, valued for its role as a versatile ligand and catalyst component in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure offers a unique combination of steric bulk and electronic properties, making it a critical material for researchers and process chemists developing novel catalytic systems. This product is primarily utilized in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries for applications requiring highly selective and efficient metal-catalyzed transformations.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a precursor for generating N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for transition metal catalysts (e.g., Pd, Ru, Au, Cu) used in cross-coupling, metathesis, and hydrogenation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where precise stereochemical control is required.
• Advanced Material Science: Used in the synthesis of organometallic complexes for applications in OLEDs, conductive polymers, and other functional materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Acts as a chiral ligand source for the development of enantioselective catalytic processes.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological studies in organic and organometallic chemistry within university and corporate research laboratories.
• Polymerization Catalysis: Can be utilized in catalyst systems for the polymerization of olefins and other monomers to create polymers with specific architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-3-(Cyclododecyl)Imidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	1583244-17-0
Molecular Formula	C24H39BF4N2
Molecular Weight	442.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Mesityl-3-cyclododecylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; 1-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-3-cyclododecyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate; IMesCy12·HBF4; NHC precursor IMesCy12 tetrafluoroborate salt; 1H-Imidazolium, 3-cyclododecyl-1-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); Cyclododecyl(mesityl)imidazolium tetrafluoroborate; Mesityl-cyclododecylimidazolium BF4
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-3-(Cyclododecyl)Imidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and when dispensing to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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