Description

1-Ethyl Ester Methyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium family. This compound is valued for its excellent solvation properties, thermal stability, and low vapor pressure, making it a versatile medium for advanced chemical processes. It is primarily sought by researchers and industrial chemists working in electrolyte formulation, catalysis, and green chemistry applications where tailored solvent properties are critical.

Application

• Electrolyte Component for lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors.
• Green Solvent & Reaction Medium for organic synthesis and catalysis.
• Separation Science, including gas chromatography and extraction processes.
• Electrodeposition of metals and semiconductors.
• Polymerization Medium for synthesizing conductive polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry as a matrix or additive in mass spectrometry.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate in specialized synthetic routes.
• Lubricant & Additive in high-performance formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl Ester Methyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	503439-30-3
Molecular Formula	C8H15BF4N2O2
Molecular Weight	234.02 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium 2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl tetrafluoroborate; 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium methoxyacetate tetrafluoroborate; EMIM methoxyacetate BF4; [EMIM][MOA-BF4]; Ionic liquid EMIM MOA-BF4; 1-Ethyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium 2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl tetrafluoroborate; 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium methoxyacetate-BF4 salt
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Ethyl Ester Methyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including NMR, HPLC, and ion chromatography. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening 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 (IC)	≤ 100 ppm
Density (20°C)	1.20 - 1.30 g/cm³

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