Description

1-Butyl-2-Methylpyridinium Bromide is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the pyridinium salt family. This compound serves as a versatile and efficient catalyst, solvent, or electrolyte component in advanced chemical synthesis and material science applications. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and electrochemical device industries seeking innovative reaction media.

Application

• Catalyst and Solvent in Organic Synthesis: Employed as a dual-purpose ionic liquid medium for facilitating various reactions, including alkylation, acylation, and condensation, often with enhanced selectivity and easier product separation.
• Electrolyte Component: Used in the formulation of electrolytes for advanced energy storage devices such as lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors due to its ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key building block or reaction medium in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Material Science: Utilized in the preparation of functional materials, including polymers, gels, and coatings, where its ionic nature can impart specific properties.
• Separation Technology: Applied in extraction processes and chromatography as a stationary phase modifier or extraction agent for separating complex mixtures.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Serves as a model compound or reagent for investigating the properties and applications of ionic liquids in green chemistry initiatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butyl-2-Methylpyridinium Bromide
CAS No.	26576-84-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₆BrN
Molecular Weight	230.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-butylpyridinium Bromide; N-Butyl-2-methylpyridinium Bromide; BMPB; 1-Butyl-2-methylpyridin-1-ium Bromide; 2-Methyl-N-butylpyridinium Bromide; 1-Butyl-2-picolinium Bromide; 2-Picoline, 1-butyl-, bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Butyl-2-Methylpyridinium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.