Description

1-Dodecyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium family. This compound is valued for its excellent chemical and thermal stability, low vapor pressure, and tunable solvation properties, making it a versatile non-aqueous medium. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process engineers in advanced material synthesis, electrochemistry, and green chemistry applications where precise control over the reaction environment is critical.

Application

• As a green solvent and reaction medium for organic synthesis and catalysis.
• As an electrolyte component in electrochemical devices such as batteries, supercapacitors, and dye-sensitized solar cells.
• In separation science for gas chromatography (GC) stationary phases and liquid-liquid extraction processes.
• As a lubricant or additive in specialized high-performance formulations.
• For nanomaterial synthesis and stabilization, including nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes.
• In analytical chemistry as a matrix or solvent for mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF).
• As a phase-transfer catalyst in biphasic reaction systems.
• For academic and industrial R&D exploring the properties and applications of ionic liquids.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Dodecyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	219947-93-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₁F₆N₂P
Molecular Weight	396.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate; [C12MIM][PF6]; 1-Methyl-3-dodecylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate; Lauryl methyl imidazolium hexafluorophosphate; Dodecylmethylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate; 1-n-Dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate; C12MIm PF6; IL-0126 (common research code)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Dodecyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and ion chromatography, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, water content, halide content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent moisture uptake and decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from strong bases and fluorides.

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
Assay (PF₆⁻ content)	≥ 99.0%

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