Description

1-Hexyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium salt family, identified by CAS NO 244193-50-8. 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 industrial manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and green chemistry for applications requiring a stable, non-aqueous reaction medium.

Application

• Electrolyte Component in lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and other electrochemical devices.
• Green Solvent and Reaction Medium for organic synthesis, polymerization, and catalysis, replacing volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Catalyst and Ligand in various transition metal-catalyzed reactions, including cross-coupling and hydrogenation.
• Separation Science as a stationary phase modifier in chromatography or in liquid-liquid extraction processes.
• Material Science for the synthesis of functional materials, nanoparticles, and conductive polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry as a matrix or additive in mass spectrometry and other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	244193-50-8
Molecular Formula	C10H19BF4N2
Molecular Weight	254.08 g/mol
Synonyms	HMIM BF4; [HMIM][BF4]; 1-Hexyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; Hexylmethylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; 3-Methyl-1-hexylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; 1-Methyl-3-hexylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; HMIM Tetrafluoroborate; Ionic Liquid HMIM-BF4
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Quality Control

Our 1-Hexyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and ion chromatography, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, water content, and halide impurities are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content (Cl⁻, Br⁻)	≤ 100 ppm
Density (at 20°C)	~1.15 g/cm³

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