Description

1-Butyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Hydroxide is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium hydroxide family, valued for its strong basicity and utility as a non-aqueous solvent and catalyst. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis and materials science, where its unique properties enable precise chemical transformations under mild conditions. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and electronics sectors for applications requiring a powerful, non-nucleophilic base.

Application

• As a non-aqueous, strong base catalyst in organic synthesis, including alkylation and condensation reactions.
• As a key component in the synthesis of other functionalized ionic liquids and specialty chemicals.
• As a reaction medium or co-solvent for base-sensitive materials in advanced material fabrication.
• In pharmaceutical research for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring anhydrous basic conditions.
• For analytical chemistry applications as a titrant or reagent in non-aqueous systems.
• In the development of electrolytes and conductive materials for energy storage devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Hydroxide
CAS No.	483184-44-7
Molecular Formula	C9H18N2O
Molecular Weight	170.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butyl-2,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium hydroxide; BDMIH; 1-n-Butyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium hydroxide; 2,3-Dimethyl-1-butylimidazolium hydroxide; Ionic Liquid [bdmim][OH]; 1-Butyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium hydroxide solution
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Quality Control

Our 1-Butyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Hydroxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Halide Content (as Cl)	≤ 0.1%

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