Description

1-Octyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium salt family, valued for its excellent thermal stability and low vapor pressure. It serves as a versatile, non-aqueous reaction medium and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, green chemistry, and specialty polymer production.

Application

• Electrolyte Component for high-performance electrochemical devices, including supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries.
• Green Solvent & Reaction Medium in organic synthesis and catalysis, offering an alternative to volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst for facilitating reactions between immiscible reactants in biphasic systems.
• Lubricant & Additive in advanced engineering fluids due to its ionic nature and stability.
• Separation Science as a stationary phase modifier in chromatography or in extraction processes.
• Material Synthesis for the preparation of functional polymers, nanoparticles, and conductive materials.
• Analytical Chemistry as a matrix or solvent in mass spectrometry and other instrumental techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Octyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	869578-59-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₅F₆N₂P
Molecular Weight	378.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Octyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium PF₆; [C8MMIm][PF6]; 1-n-Octyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate; OMIM PF6; Octylmethyldimethylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate; Ionic Liquid 869578-59-6; 2,3-Dimethyl-1-octylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Octyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, with key parameters verified by advanced analytical techniques including NMR and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or industrial grade 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

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