Description

1,3-Dimethylimidazolium Methanesulfonate is a high-purity ionic liquid salt, a key member of the imidazolium-based cation family. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile solvent and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, electrochemistry, and green chemistry sectors for applications requiring tailored solvent properties and high thermal stability.

Application

• Green Solvent & Reaction Medium: Used as an alternative to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in organic synthesis, including Diels-Alder, alkylation, and polymerization reactions.
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in electrochemical devices such as supercapacitors, batteries, and dye-sensitized solar cells due to its ionic conductivity and stability.
• Catalysis & Biocatalysis: Serves as a reaction medium or co-catalyst for enzymatic reactions and metal-catalyzed processes, often enhancing reaction rates and selectivity.
• Separation Technology: Utilized in gas separation membranes and liquid-liquid extraction processes for its tunable solvation properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a building block or solvent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Material Science: Used in the preparation of advanced polymers, gels, and composite materials where ionic liquids modify physical properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,3-Dimethylimidazolium Methanesulfonate
CAS No.	521304-36-9
Molecular Formula	C7H14N2O3S
Molecular Weight	206.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium methanesulfonate; [DMIM][MS]; Dimethylimidazolium methanesulfonate; 1,3-Dimethylimidazolium methylsulfonate; Ionic Liquid [DMIM][MeSO3]; N,N'-Dimethylimidazolium methanesulfonate; 1-Methyl-3-methylimidazolium methanesulfonate; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dimethylimidazolium Methanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We ensure compliance with relevant global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content	≤ 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.