Description

Pyridinium, 1-Hexyl-3-Methyl-, 1,1,1-Trifluoromethanesulfonate (1:1) is an ionic liquid salt, specifically a pyridinium-based cation paired with a trifluoromethanesulfonate anion. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile, non-halogenated ionic liquid with unique solvation properties and thermal stability. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and advanced material science for applications such as electrolytes, reaction media, and separation processes.

Application

• Electrolyte Component in lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and other electrochemical devices.
• Green Solvent/Reaction Medium for organic synthesis and catalysis, offering advantages over traditional volatile organic compounds.
• Catalyst or Catalyst Support in various chemical transformations due to its ionic and tunable nature.
• Separation Science as a stationary phase modifier in chromatography or in extraction processes.
• Material Synthesis for the preparation of polymers, gels, and other functional materials.
• Analytical Chemistry as a matrix or additive in mass spectrometry and other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridinium, 1-Hexyl-3-Methyl-, 1,1,1-Trifluoromethanesulfonate (1:1)
CAS No.	929602-04-0
Molecular Formula	C13H20F3NO3S
Molecular Weight	327.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexyl-3-methylpyridinium trifluoromethanesulfonate; [HMpy][OTf]; 1-Hexyl-3-methylpyridinium triflate; N-Hexyl-N-methylpyridinium trifluoromethanesulfonate; 3-Methyl-1-hexylpyridinium triflate; Ionic Liquid [HMIM][OTf] (common misnomer, correct cation is pyridinium); 1-Methyl-3-hexylpyridinium trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our production of Pyridinium, 1-Hexyl-3-Methyl-, 1,1,1-Trifluoromethanesulfonate (1:1) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage or when opening the container to prevent degradation.

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.