Description

1,3-Bis((S)-1-Phenylpropyl)-1H-Imidazol 3-Ium Tetrafluoroborate is a chiral ionic liquid and an organocatalyst belonging to the imidazolium salt family. This compound matters for its role as a highly effective and enantioselective catalyst in asymmetric organic synthesis, enabling the production of chiral molecules with high optical purity. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Asymmetric Organocatalysis: Employed as a chiral catalyst for a variety of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions, including Michael additions, aldol reactions, and Diels-Alder cyclizations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Critical in the research and scale-up synthesis of enantiomerically pure drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the asymmetric synthesis of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a chiral building block or dopant in the development of advanced materials like liquid crystals and chiral stationary phases for chromatography.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for chemists in universities and corporate research centers exploring new methodologies in stereoselective synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis((S)-1-Phenylpropyl)-1H-Imidazol 3-Ium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	569658-95-3
Molecular Formula	C21H27BF4N2
Molecular Weight	394.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(S,S)-1,3-Bis(1-phenylpropyl)imidazolium tetrafluoroborate; (S,S)-1,3-Di(1-phenylpropyl)imidazolium tetrafluoroborate; Chiral Imidazolium Ionic Liquid; (S,S)-BPI-BF4; 1H-Imidazolium, 1,3-bis[(1S)-1-phenylpropyl]-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); Asymmetric Imidazolium Salt Catalyst
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis((S)-1-Phenylpropyl)-1H-Imidazol 3-Ium Tetrafluoroborate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and chiral analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and identity is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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