Description

1-Benzyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium salt family. This compound serves as a versatile and efficient catalyst and solvent in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and electronics industries seeking non-volatile, thermally stable reaction media.

Application

• As a green solvent and catalyst in organic synthesis, including alkylation, acylation, and Diels-Alder reactions.
• Electrolyte component for energy storage devices such as lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors.
• Phase-transfer catalyst in biphasic reaction systems to enhance reaction rates and yields.
• Medium for electrodeposition and metal finishing processes.
• Solvent for polymerization reactions and the processing of specialty polymers.
• Chemical intermediate in the research and development of new ionic liquids and functional materials.
• Additive for lubricants and functional fluids to modify thermal and electrochemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	500996-04-3
Molecular Formula	C11H13BF4N2
Molecular Weight	260.04 g/mol
Synonyms	BMIM BF4; [BenzylMIM][BF4]; 1-Benzyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate; N-Benzyl-N'-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; 3-Methyl-1-benzylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; BzMIm BF4; Ionic Liquid BMIM-BF4 (Benzyl); 1H-Imidazolium, 1-benzyl-3-methyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Benzyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and ion chromatography, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
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.