Description

1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Iodide is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium salt family. This compound is a critical material for advanced research and industrial processes, valued for its unique solvent properties and ionic conductivity. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, green chemistry, and materials science for applications such as dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), catalysis, and as a reaction medium.

Application

• Electrolyte Component for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Serves as a key component in the redox electrolyte, contributing to the efficiency and stability of next-generation photovoltaic devices.
• Green Solvent & Reaction Medium: Used as an alternative to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in organic synthesis and catalysis due to its low vapor pressure and tunable properties.
• Electrochemical Research: Employed in the development of batteries, supercapacitors, and sensors where its ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical window are advantageous.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases in various synthetic organic chemistry applications.
• Material Synthesis: Acts as a templating agent or solvent in the synthesis of advanced inorganic and hybrid materials, including nanoparticles and porous structures.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a stationary phase modifier in chromatography or as a matrix additive in mass spectrometry for specialized separations and analyses.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Iodide
CAS No.	65039-05-6
Molecular Formula	C8H15IN2
Molecular Weight	266.12 g/mol
Synonyms	BMIM Iodide; 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide; BMII; [BMIM][I]; 1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide; 1-Methyl-3-butylimidazolium iodide; 3-Methyl-1-butylimidazolium iodide; Butylmethylimidazolium iodide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. 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 light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Halide Content (Iodide)	≥ 99.0% of theoretical
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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