Description

1-Butyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Chloride is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium salt family, valued for its role as a versatile solvent and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its tunable properties, which enable greener and more efficient processes across various high-tech industries. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceuticals, material science, and electrochemistry who require reliable, high-quality ionic liquids for their applications.

Application

• Green Solvent & Reaction Medium: Used as an alternative to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in organic synthesis, polymerization, and catalysis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Serves as a key reagent and solvent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in electrochemical applications, including batteries, supercapacitors, and metal plating, due to its ionic conductivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor or templating agent in the synthesis of advanced materials, such as polymers, gels, and nanostructures.
• Separation Technology: Utilized in extraction processes and chromatography as a stationary phase modifier or task-specific ionic liquid.
• Catalysis & Ligand Support: Functions as a solvent-stabilizer for metal catalysts or as an ionic liquid-supported ligand in homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Chloride
CAS No.	98892-75-2
Molecular Formula	C9H17ClN2
Molecular Weight	188.70 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butyl-2,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride; BDMI Cl; [BDMIM]Cl; 2,3-Dimethyl-1-butylimidazolium chloride; N-Butyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium chloride; 1-n-Butyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium chloride; Ionic Liquid [C4DMIM]Cl
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Quality Control

Our 1-Butyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, impurity profile, and moisture content is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Halide Content (Titration)	Conforms
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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