Description

1-Hexylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate is an ionic liquid belonging to the pyridinium-based salt family. This compound is valued for its unique combination of thermal stability, low volatility, and tunable solvent properties, making it a versatile material for advanced chemical processes. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and green chemistry as a reaction medium or electrolyte component.

Application

• Electrolyte Component in lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and other electrochemical devices.
• Green Solvent/Reaction Medium for organic synthesis, catalysis, and separation processes where traditional volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are unsuitable.
• Catalyst Support or Co-catalyst in various chemical transformations, including polymerization and cross-coupling reactions.
• Lubricant Additive or base fluid for specialized high-temperature and low-friction applications.
• Analytical Chemistry as a matrix or solvent in mass spectrometry and chromatography.
• Material Science for the synthesis and processing of advanced polymers, nanomaterials, and composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	797789-00-5
Molecular Formula	C11H20F6NP
Molecular Weight	311.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate; N-Hexylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate; 1-Hexylpyridin-1-ium Hexafluorophosphate; [HPy][PF6]; N-Hexylpyridinium PF6; Ionic Liquid [C6Py][PF6]; Pyridinium, 1-hexyl-, hexafluorophosphate(1-)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Hexylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or industrial requirements.

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 must be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content (Cl⁻, Br⁻)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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