Description

1-Hexyl-3-Methylimidazolium Thiocyanate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium family, recognized for its unique combination of a hydrophobic alkyl chain and a thiocyanate anion. This compound matters for its role as a versatile, non-halogenated solvent and electrolyte component, offering advantages in stability and tunable properties for advanced chemical processes. It is primarily needed by researchers and industrial chemists working in areas such as green chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials science, where its specific solvation and conductive properties are leveraged.

Application

• Electrolyte Component in advanced battery systems, supercapacitors, and electrodeposition processes.
• Green Solvent Medium for catalysis, organic synthesis, and polymer processing, replacing volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Separation Science as a stationary phase modifier in chromatography or in liquid-liquid extraction processes.
• Material Synthesis for the preparation of functional polymers, gels, and ion-conductive membranes.
• Gas Absorption medium, particularly for the capture of acidic gases like CO₂ or H₂S.
• Chemical Research as a model ionic liquid for studying physicochemical properties and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexyl-3-Methylimidazolium Thiocyanate
CAS No.	847499-74-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₉N₃S
Molecular Weight	225.35 g/mol
Synonyms	HMIM SCN; 1-Hexyl-3-methylimidazolium thiocyanate; Hexylmethylimidazolium thiocyanate; 3-Methyl-1-hexylimidazolium thiocyanate; [HMIM][SCN]; 1-Methyl-3-hexylimidazolium thiocyanate; N-Hexyl-N'-methylimidazolium thiocyanate; Ionic liquid 847499-74-5
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Quality Control

Our 1-Hexyl-3-Methylimidazolium Thiocyanate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the product should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place, ideally at 15-25°C. Minimize exposure to air and moisture during handling to maintain product integrity.

Specification

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