Description

1-Vinyl-3-Ethylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity ionic liquid monomer, a key building block for advanced polymeric materials. This compound is valued for its unique combination of ionic conductivity, thermal stability, and polymerizable vinyl group, enabling the synthesis of functional poly(ionic liquid)s. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced materials, energy storage, and specialty polymers who require a reliable, high-quality precursor for innovative applications.

Application

• Polymer Electrolytes: Synthesis of poly(ionic liquids) for solid-state electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells.
• Advanced Functional Polymers: Key monomer for creating stimuli-responsive polymers, conductive films, and membranes for gas separation or catalysis.
• Catalysis & Green Chemistry: Used as a precursor for task-specific ionic liquids or supported ionic liquid phases (SILPs) for homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.
• Sensor Technology: Development of conductive polymer composites for chemical and biological sensing applications.
• Antistatic & Conductive Coatings: Formulation of coatings for electronics and packaging where static dissipation is critical.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research in ionic liquid chemistry, polymer science, and material engineering.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Vinyl-3-Ethylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	936030-51-2
Molecular Formula	C7H11BF4N2
Molecular Weight	197.98 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-3-vinylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; [VEIM][BF4]; 3-Ethyl-1-vinyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate; Vinyl Ethyl Imidazolium BF4; VEI-BF4; Ionic Liquid Monomer VEIM-BF4; 1-Vinyl-3-ethylimidazolium BF4
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Vinyl-3-Ethylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept 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⁻, 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.