Description

1-Octyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluoroantimonate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium salt family. This compound is valued for its unique combination of properties, including high thermal stability and low vapor pressure, making it an advanced material for specialized industrial processes. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, electrochemistry, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Advanced Electrolyte Component: Used in high-performance electrochemical devices, including capacitors and lithium-ion batteries, due to its wide electrochemical window and ionic conductivity.
• Specialty Solvent and Reaction Medium: Serves as a green solvent for catalysis and organic synthesis, facilitating reactions that are challenging in conventional media.
• Catalyst and Catalyst Support: Employed as a Lewis acidic catalyst or as a stabilizing medium for catalytic species in various organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: A key reagent in the development of novel ionic liquid-based polymers, gels, and functionalized surfaces.
• Gas Separation and Absorption: Investigated for applications in gas capture and separation technologies owing to its tunable physicochemical properties.
• Lubricant and Additive: Used as a high-performance lubricant or additive for specialized mechanical systems requiring extreme thermal and chemical stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Octyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluoroantimonate
CAS No.	379712-23-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₁F₆N₂Sb
Molecular Weight	435.96 g/mol
Synonyms	[OMIM][SbF₆]; 1-Methyl-3-octylimidazolium hexafluoroantimonate(V); Octylmethylimidazolium hexafluoroantimonate; OMIM SbF6; 1-n-Octyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluoroantimonate; Ionic Liquid 379712-23-9; C8MIM SbF6
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Quality Control

Our 1-Octyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluoroantimonate is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including NMR, HPLC, and ICP-MS to verify identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content (Cl⁻, Br⁻)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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