CAS · 174501-65-6
Product Overview
1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity ionic-liquids supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | Colorless to yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| H-NMR: | Conforms |
| Halogen content: | 1000ppm max |
| Water: | 2000ppm max |
| Purity: | 99% min |
Applications
1. Green Solvent in Organic Synthesis
Acts as a non-volatile and recyclable solvent in a variety of organic transformations:
Alkylation, acylation
Nucleophilic substitutions
Catalytic hydrogenations
Suitable for microwave-assisted or ultrasound-assisted reactions.
Minimizes use of volatile organic solvents (VOCs), promoting green chemistry.
2. Electrochemistry and Batteries
Used as an electrolyte in:
Supercapacitors
Lithium-ion batteries
Fuel cells
Offers wide electrochemical windows, high ionic conductivity, and good thermal stability.
3. Catalysis
Serves as a medium and/or ligand in transition metal-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki, and Stille reactions).
Can be used in biphasic catalytic systems, enabling easy product separation and catalyst recycling.
4. Separation and Extraction
Employed in liquid-liquid extraction of metals, organic compounds, and bioactive molecules.
BMIM BF₄ enhances selectivity and efficiency in extracting rare earth elements, aromatic hydrocarbons, and pharmaceuticals.
5. Materials Science
Used in synthesis of nanoparticles, ion gels, membranes, and conductive polymers.
Helps control morphology and dispersion of nanomaterials due to its ionic nature and solvating ability.
6. CO₂ Capture and Gas Absorption
Exhibits moderate CO₂ solubility, making it viable for carbon capture and storage (CCS) research.
The low vapor pressure and tunable polarity enable its use in gas separation membranes.
Benefits
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Conclusion
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