Description

1 3-Di-tert-Butylimidazolium Tetrafluoro is a high-purity, specialty ionic liquid salt characterized by its unique sterically hindered imidazolium cation. This compound is valued for its role as a precursor or catalyst component in advanced organic synthesis and materials science, offering enhanced stability and tunable properties. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel reaction pathways and functional materials.

Application

• As a precursor for N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands in transition metal catalysis.
• As a catalyst or co-catalyst in organic transformations such as cross-coupling, polymerization, and C-H activation reactions.
• In the synthesis of ionic liquids with tailored physical and chemical properties for electrochemical applications.
• As a stabilizing agent or additive in advanced material formulations, including polymers and composites.
• For academic and industrial R&D in exploring new catalytic systems and reaction mechanisms.
• In the development of pharmaceutical intermediates where specific steric and electronic environments are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	1 3-Di-tert-Butylimidazolium Tetrafluoro
CAS No.	263163-17-3
Molecular Formula	C14H26F4N2
Molecular Weight	298.37 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Di-tert-butylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; 1,3-Di-tert-butyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate; 1,3-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)imidazolium tetrafluoroborate; 1,3-Di-tert-butylimidazolium BF4; DTBIM BF4; 1,3-DTBI BF4; 1,3-Di-t-butylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our 1 3-Di-tert-Butylimidazolium Tetrafluoro is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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