Description

1-(1,1-Difluoro-2-Hydroxy-2-Phenyl-Ethyl)-2-Phenyl-3-Methyl-Imidazolium Triflate is a high-purity, specialty ionic liquid salt designed for advanced chemical synthesis and catalysis. This compound is valued for its unique combination of a functionalized imidazolium cation and a triflate anion, offering excellent solubility and stability in organic media. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring precise control over reaction environments.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent or catalyst component in fluorination reactions and other transformations leveraging its difluorohydroxy and imidazolium functionalities.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex, fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the introduction of fluorine atoms is critical for bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Electrolyte Additive: Potential use as a component in specialized electrolyte formulations for high-performance lithium-ion or other battery systems due to its ionic nature and thermal stability.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel ionic liquids and functional materials, studying structure-property relationships for tailored applications.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Can be used to generate chiral environments or as a precursor for chiral catalysts in stereoselective synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the research and development of new fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, benefiting from the properties imparted by the difluoro moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1,1-Difluoro-2-Hydroxy-2-Phenyl-Ethyl)-2-Phenyl-3-Methyl-Imidazolium Triflate
CAS No.	341529-22-4
Molecular Formula	C19H18F5N2O4S
Molecular Weight	465.42 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1,1-Difluoro-2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)-2-phenyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate; 2-Phenyl-3-methyl-1-(2,2-difluoro-2-hydroxy-1-phenylethyl)imidazolium triflate; 1H-Imidazolium, 1-(1,1-difluoro-2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)-2-phenyl-3-methyl-, trifluoromethanesulfonate; Imidazolium Triflate Salt 341529-22-4; Difluorohydroxy Phenyl Imidazolium Triflate
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(1,1-Difluoro-2-Hydroxy-2-Phenyl-Ethyl)-2-Phenyl-3-Methyl-Imidazolium Triflate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and sources of fluoride ions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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.