Description

(4S,5S)-1,3,4,5-Tetraphenyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity, chiral imidazolinium salt that serves as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its well-defined stereochemistry and ionic nature, making it a critical component for the development of novel materials and pharmaceuticals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of asymmetric catalysis, ionic liquid research, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Asymmetric Organocatalysis: As a chiral ionic liquid or precursor for N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands in stereoselective transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: In the synthesis of complex, chiral molecules for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Material Science Research: As a building block for novel ionic liquids with specific chiral and conductive properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: For the development of chiral polymers and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction methodologies.
• Ligand Synthesis: Precursor for generating sophisticated chiral ligands used in transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4S,5S)-1,3,4,5-Tetraphenyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	909252-47-7
Molecular Formula	C27H23BF4N2
Molecular Weight	462.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(4S,5S)-1,3,4,5-Tetraphenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate; (4S,5S)-1,3,4,5-Tetraphenyl-2-imidazolinium Tetrafluoroborate; Chiral Imidazolinium Tetrafluoroborate Salt; (S,S)-Tetraphenylimidazolinium BF4; NHC Precursor Salt; 1,3,4,5-Tetraphenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate (stereoisomer); (4S,5S)-Tetraphenylimidazolidinium Tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our (4S,5S)-1,3,4,5-Tetraphenyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-3-Ium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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