Description

1,3-Bis[(1S)-1-Phenylethyl]-1H-Imidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is a chiral ionic liquid and a versatile organocatalyst precursor, valued for its role in facilitating asymmetric synthesis. Its significance lies in providing a highly tunable, non-metallic catalytic environment, which is crucial for producing enantiomerically pure compounds in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists working in asymmetric catalysis, chiral resolution, and the development of novel synthetic methodologies.

Application

• Asymmetric Organocatalysis: Serves as a chiral scaffold or precursor for N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) catalysts in stereoselective reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the enantioselective construction of complex molecules for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chiral Ionic Liquid Media: Functions as a stereoselective reaction medium or additive to influence product chirality.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating chiral ligands used in coordination chemistry and metal catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms in synthetic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables the synthesis of high-value, optically pure flavors, fragrances, and agrochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis[(1S)-1-Phenylethyl]-1H-Imidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	613686-48-9
Molecular Formula	C19H21BF4N2
Molecular Weight	364.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(S,S)-1,3-Bis(1-phenylethyl)imidazolium Tetrafluoroborate; (S,S)-1,3-Di(1-phenylethyl)imidazolium Tetrafluoroborate; Chiral Imidazolium Salt; (S,S)-Imidazolium Ionic Liquid; 1H-Imidazolium, 1,3-bis[(1S)-1-phenylethyl]-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); (S,S)-N,N'-Bis(1-phenylethyl)imidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis[(1S)-1-Phenylethyl]-1H-Imidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC and structural confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.