Description

1-(1,1-Difluoro-2-Hydroxy-2-Phenyl-Ethyl)-3-Methyl-Imidazolium Triflate is a high-purity ionic liquid and specialty fluorinated intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique structure, combining a difluorinated hydroxyphenyl moiety with an imidazolium cation and a triflate anion, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in catalysis, electrolyte formulation, and as a building block for novel ionic liquids.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Serves as a key fluorinated building block for the preparation of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients.
• Catalysis: Used as a precursor for designing novel ionic liquid catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis and green chemistry applications.
• Electrolyte Formulation: Investigated as a component in advanced electrolyte systems for lithium-ion batteries and other energy storage devices due to its ionic nature and thermal stability.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of functional ionic liquids for gas separation, extraction processes, and as reaction media.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in the synthesis of novel fluorinated compounds with potential herbicidal or pesticidal activity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and the properties of fluorinated ionic liquids.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1,1-Difluoro-2-Hydroxy-2-Phenyl-Ethyl)-3-Methyl-Imidazolium Triflate
CAS No.	341529-20-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₄F₅N₂O₄S
Molecular Weight	380.32 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1-[1,1-difluoro-2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl]-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate; 1H-Imidazolium, 3-methyl-1-[1,1-difluoro-2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl]-, trifluoromethanesulfonate; 1-(1,1-Difluoro-2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate; 3-Methyl-1-(1,1-difluoro-2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)imidazolium triflate; Fluorinated Hydroxy-Imidazolium Ionic Liquid; [1-(α,α-Difluoro-β-hydroxy-β-phenylethyl)-3-methylimidazolium] Triflate
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(1,1-Difluoro-2-Hydroxy-2-Phenyl-Ethyl)-3-Methyl-Imidazolium Triflate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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