Description

n-Butyl-4-Methylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate is a high-purity ionic liquid salt, a key component in advanced electrochemical and catalytic systems. Its primary value lies in its excellent thermal stability and low vapor pressure, making it a superior solvent and electrolyte medium. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of battery technology, organic synthesis, and material science.

Application

• Electrolyte Component for Lithium-ion Batteries: Used as a co-solvent or additive to enhance ionic conductivity and thermal stability in advanced battery formulations.
• Green Solvent for Catalysis: Serves as a non-volatile, recyclable reaction medium for various organic transformations, including cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Electrodeposition of Metals: Employed in ionic liquid-based plating baths for the electrodeposition of metals and alloys with improved surface morphology.
• Gas Separation Membranes: Incorporated into polymer matrices to create facilitated transport membranes for the separation of CO2 and other gases.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a stationary phase modifier in chromatography or as a matrix additive in mass spectrometry.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a precursor or catalyst for the synthesis of more complex ionic liquids and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Butyl-4-Methylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	401788-99-6
Molecular Formula	C10H16F6NP
Molecular Weight	295.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butyl-4-methylpyridinium hexafluorophosphate; BMPyPF6; 4-Methyl-1-butylpyridinium hexafluorophosphate; N-Butyl-4-picolinium hexafluorophosphate; Butylmethylpyridinium PF6; [BMPy][PF6]; Ionic Liquid [BMPy][PF6]; 1-n-Butyl-4-methylpyridinium hexafluorophosphate
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Quality Control

Our n-Butyl-4-Methylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.