Description

1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tribromide is a high-purity ionic liquid compound, specifically a halogen-rich imidazolium salt. This product is valued for its role as a versatile and efficient brominating agent and catalyst in specialized organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds and facilitating challenging chemical transformations.

Application

• Bromination Reactions: Acts as a stable and selective source of bromine for electrophilic aromatic substitution and alkene additions.
• Organic Synthesis Catalyst: Facilitates various coupling and condensation reactions as a Lewis acidic ionic liquid catalyst.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Production: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring brominated molecular scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of bromine-containing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor or component in the development of functional ionic liquids and advanced electrolytes.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tribromide
CAS No.	820965-08-0
Molecular Formula	C8H15Br3N2
Molecular Weight	374.93 g/mol
Synonyms	BMIM Br3; [BMIM]Br3; 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide tribromide; 1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium tribromide; Tribromide-1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium; Ionic liquid tribromide; BMIM Tribromide; 1-Butyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium tribromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tribromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, supporting compliance with relevant research and industrial standards.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Halide Impurity (IC)	Reported on COA
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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