Description

Lithium 4,5-Dicyano-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Imidazol-1-Ide is a highly specialized organolithium reagent and a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a trifluoromethyl group and cyano substituents, makes it a powerful precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and fluorinated materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to incorporate imidazole and trifluoromethyl motifs into novel molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and other organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the creation of fluorinated polymers, ionic liquids, and electronic materials for specialized performance characteristics.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): A building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organometallic chemistry and fluorine chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium 4,5-Dicyano-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Imidazol-1-Ide
CAS No.	761441-54-7
Molecular Formula	C6F3LiN4
Molecular Weight	192.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 4,5-dicyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-imidazol-1-ide; 1-Lithio-4,5-dicyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazole; 4,5-Dicyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazol-1-ide lithium salt; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-4,5-dicyanoimidazol-1-ide lithium; Lithium 2-(trifluoromethyl)-4,5-dicyanoimidazol-1-ide; LiTDI (common abbreviation); Lithium imidazolide derivative
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Quality Control

Our Lithium 4,5-Dicyano-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Imidazol-1-Ide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. All material is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industry segments.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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