Description

1H-Benzimidazolium, 3A,4,5,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-1,3-Bis(2-Methylphenyl)-, (3Ar,7Ar)-, Tetrafluoroborate(1-) (1:1) is a specialized organic salt, specifically a benzimidazolium tetrafluoroborate derivative, valued for its role as a precursor or catalyst component in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its structural features that enable its use in facilitating challenging chemical transformations, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Industries involved in asymmetric synthesis, materials science, and the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) require this high-purity chemical intermediate for research and production.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a precursor for chiral N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands or organocatalysts in stereoselective synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of novel ionic liquids or functional organic materials due to its ionic benzimidazolium structure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an electrophile or a stabilized carbene source in various carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Incorporated into the synthesis of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and performance materials requiring high structural precision.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Benzimidazolium, 3A,4,5,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-1,3-Bis(2-Methylphenyl)-, (3Ar,7Ar)-, Tetrafluoroborate(1-) (1:1)
CAS No.	372517-07-2
Molecular Formula	C22H27BF4N2
Molecular Weight	406.27 g/mol
Synonyms	(3aR,7aR)-1,3-Bis(2-methylphenyl)-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-1H-benzimidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate; 1,3-Di-o-tolyl-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-1H-benzimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; Hexahydrobenzimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate Salt; Chiral Benzimidazolium Salt; NHC Precursor Salt; Tetrafluoroborate Salt of 1,3-Di(2-methylphenyl)hexahydrobenzimidazolium
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Quality Control

Our production of 1H-Benzimidazolium, 3A,4,5,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-1,3-Bis(2-Methylphenyl)-, (3Ar,7Ar)-, Tetrafluoroborate(1-) (1:1) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, NMR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory 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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.