Description

1-Bromodifluoromethyl-2-Phenyll-3-Methyl-Imidazoilum Triflate is a specialized ionic liquid and a high-value organofluorine building block, designed for advanced synthetic chemistry applications. Its core value lies in its unique combination of a reactive bromodifluoromethyl group and an imidazolium cation, making it a powerful reagent for introducing fluorinated motifs into complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients with improved metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its application extends to materials science for creating specialty polymers and functionalized surfaces.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and anticancer drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to incorporate difluoromethyl and trifluoromethyl groups into novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides to enhance their efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Reagent: Employed in the surface modification of polymers and the synthesis of fluorinated ionic liquids for specialized electrochemical applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an electrophilic reagent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex, fluorinated aromatic and heteroaromatic systems.
• Nucleophilic Fluorination: Acts as a precursor for generating nucleophilic difluorocarbene or related species under specific reaction conditions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to synthesize novel fluorinated N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Bromodifluoromethyl-2-Phenyll-3-Methyl-Imidazoilum Triflate
CAS No.	368873-90-9
Molecular Formula	C12H11BrF5N2O3S
Molecular Weight	429.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(Bromodifluoromethyl)]-2-phenyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate; 1-(Bromodifluoromethyl)-2-phenyl-3-methylimidazolium triflate; 2-Phenyl-1-(bromodifluoromethyl)-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate; N-Bromodifluoromethyl-N'-phenyl-N''-methylimidazolium Triflate; Imidazolium Salt 368873-90-9
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Bromodifluoromethyl-2-Phenyll-3-Methyl-Imidazoilum Triflate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR (1H, 13C, 19F) and HPLC analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

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)	≤ 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.