Description

1‐Methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium cation family. This compound serves as a versatile and efficient catalyst and solvent in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and electronics industries seeking superior reaction media with high thermal stability and low volatility.

Application

• As a green solvent and catalyst in organic synthesis, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions.
• As an electrolyte component in high-performance electrochemical devices such as batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells.
• As a reaction medium for polymerization processes and the synthesis of advanced polymeric materials.
• In separation technologies and extraction processes due to its tunable physicochemical properties.
• For academic and industrial R&D in ionic liquid chemistry and novel material development.
• As a key intermediate in the preparation of other functionalized ionic liquids and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1‐Methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	99257-94-0
Molecular Formula	C6H9F3N2O3S
Molecular Weight	246.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylimidazolium Triflate; [HMIM][OTf]; 1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate; 1-Methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulphonate; N-Methylimidazolium Triflate; Ionic Liquid [HMIM][TfO]; HMIM OTf; 1-Methylimidazole Trifluoromethanesulfonate Salt
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Quality Control

Our 1‐Methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content (Cl⁻)	≤ 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.