Description

1‐Methyl‐3‐Octylimidazolium Perfluorobutanesulfonate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium cation family paired with a perfluorinated sulfonate anion. This compound is valued for its unique combination of properties, including high thermal stability, low volatility, and excellent electrochemical characteristics, making it a versatile material for advanced research and industrial processes. It is primarily sought by researchers and engineers in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and materials science for applications requiring a stable, non-aqueous ionic medium.

Application

• Electrolyte Component for lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and other advanced energy storage devices.
• Reaction Solvent & Catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly for green chemistry applications and biphasic catalysis.
• Separation Media in extraction processes and gas chromatography due to its tunable solvation properties.
• Lubricant & Additive for specialized mechanical systems requiring high thermal and chemical stability.
• Material Synthesis as a templating agent or precursor for advanced polymers and nanomaterials.
• Analytical Chemistry as a matrix or solvent for mass spectrometry and other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	1‐Methyl‐3‐Octylimidazolium Perfluorobutanesulfonate
CAS No.	905972-83-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₉F₇N₂O₃S
Molecular Weight	486.47 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-3-octylimidazolium perfluorobutanesulfonate; [OMIM][PFBS]; 1-Octyl-3-methylimidazolium perfluorobutanesulfonate; OMIM PFBS; 1-Methyl-3-octyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane-1-sulfonate; Ionic Liquid [OMIM][C4F9SO3]; 1-Methyl-3-n-octylimidazolium nonafluorobutanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our 1‐Methyl‐3‐Octylimidazolium Perfluorobutanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF Titration)	≤ 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.