Description

1-Hexylpyridinium Chloride is an ionic liquid and a quaternary ammonium salt with a pyridinium core. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and a precursor for other functionalized ionic liquids in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new synthetic pathways and materials.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, commonly used in alkylation, esterification, and polymerization processes.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a key intermediate for synthesizing task-specific ionic liquids with tailored properties for green chemistry applications.
• Surfactant & Dispersant: Acts as a cationic surfactant in formulations for coatings, textiles, and nanoparticle dispersion.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals requiring quaternary ammonium functionalities.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Employed in industrial fluid formulations to protect metal surfaces.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic systems and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexylpyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	6220-15-1
Molecular Formula	C11H18ClN
Molecular Weight	199.72 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Hexylpyridinium Chloride; Hexylpyridinium Chloride; 1-Hexylpyridin-1-ium Chloride; Pyridinium, 1-hexyl-, chloride; N-C6-Pyridinium Chloride; 1-n-Hexylpyridinium Chloride; N-Hexyl Pyridinium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-Hexylpyridinium Chloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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