Description

1-Butylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the pyridinium-based salt family. This compound is valued for its excellent thermal stability, low volatility, and tunable solvent properties, making it a versatile material for advanced chemical processes. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and green chemistry for applications requiring non-aqueous, conductive media.

Application

• Electrolyte Component in electrochemical devices such as supercapacitors, batteries, and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
• Green Solvent & Reaction Medium for organic synthesis, catalysis, and separation processes where traditional volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are undesirable.
• Catalyst or Co-catalyst in various organic transformations, including polymerization and alkylation reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry as a component in capillary electrophoresis or as a matrix additive in mass spectrometry.
• Material Science for the synthesis of functional materials and as a templating agent or plasticizer.
• Lubricant Additive or Corrosion Inhibitor in specialized industrial formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	203389-28-0
Molecular Formula	C9H14BF4N
Molecular Weight	223.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Butylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate; N-Butylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate; 1-Butylpyridinium Tetrahydrofluoroborate; [BPy][BF4]; N-Butylpyridinium BF4; Pyridinium, 1-butyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); 1-n-Butylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our 1-Butylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and ion chromatography, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, water content, and halide impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content (Cl⁻, Br⁻, I⁻)	≤ 100 ppm
Density (at 20°C)	~1.20 g/cm³

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