Description

n-Butyl-3-Methylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the pyridinium salt family. This compound is valued for its excellent thermal stability, low volatility, and tunable solvent properties, making it a versatile material for advanced chemical processes. It is primarily sought by researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and green chemistry for applications requiring specialized, non-aqueous reaction media.

Application

• Electrolyte Component in electrochemical devices such as supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and dye-sensitized solar cells.
• Green Solvent & Reaction Medium for organic synthesis, catalysis, and separation processes, offering an alternative to volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Catalyst Support & Stabilizer in transition metal catalysis and nanoparticle synthesis due to its ionic environment.
• Analytical Chemistry as a mobile phase additive in chromatography or a matrix in mass spectrometry.
• Material Science for the fabrication of functional polymers, gels, and ion-conductive membranes.
• Gas Absorption Media for CO2 capture and other gas separation technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Butyl-3-Methylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	845835-03-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16F6NP
Molecular Weight	295.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butyl-3-methylpyridinium hexafluorophosphate; BMPyPF6; 3-Methyl-1-butylpyridinium hexafluorophosphate; [BMPy][PF6]; N-Butyl-3-methylpyridinium PF6; 1-n-Butyl-3-methylpyridinium hexafluorophosphate; Butylmethylpyridinium hexafluorophosphate
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Quality Control

Our n-Butyl-3-Methylpyridinium Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, Karl Fischer titration for water content, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.