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1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazolium tetrafluoroborate / 1 g

Synonym: 1,3-Dimesityl-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate; 1,3-Bis-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate; 1,3-Dimesityl-1H-imidazol-3-iumtetrafluoroborate
Molecular Formula: C21H25BF4N2
Molecular Weight: 392.20
SKU: MND-190029
CAS Number: 286014-53-7
MDL number: MFCD04971186
Packing size: 1 g  



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Hazard Statements

H302
H315
H319
H335
H332

Precautionary Statements

P280
P305 + P351 + P338
P261

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 Product Description

1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazolium tetrafluoroborate is a quaternary ammonium salt derived from imidazole, featuring two 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl groups. This compound is part of a class of salts known for their use in various applications, including as phase-transfer catalysts, surfactants, and additives in polymerization processes. The presence of the trimethylphenyl groups introduces significant steric bulk, which can affect the compound's reactivity and solubility properties. Its tetrafluoroborate counterion enhances its ionic character, potentially influencing its behavior in solution and its interactions with other molecules.

 

Application

In practical applications, 1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazolium tetrafluoroborate can be utilized as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis, facilitating the transfer of reagents between different phases. Its steric bulk and ionic nature make it suitable for applications requiring high solubility in both polar and nonpolar solvents. Additionally, its properties suggest potential use in the modification of polymers, where it could act as an additive to enhance processability or end-use properties.

 

 

Articles:

- Synthetic and structural studies of NHC–Pt(dvtms) complexes and their application as alkene hydrosilylation catalysts (NHC = N-heterocyclic carbene, dvtms = divinyltetramethylsiloxane)

Publication Date: Available online 23 September 2005

Guillaume Berthon-Gelloz, Olivier Buisine, Jean-François Brière, Guillaume Michaud, Sébastien Stérin, Gérard Mignani, Bernard Tinant, Jean-Paul Declercq, David Chapon, István E. Markó

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jorganchem.2005.08.020

 

- Unraveling the synthesis of homoleptic [Ag(N,N-diaryl-NHC)2]Y (Y = BF4, PF6) complexes by ball-milling

Publication Date: 24 Oct 2016

Audrey Beillard, Xavier Bantreil, Thomas-Xavier Métro, Jean Martineza and Frédéric Lamaty

https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT03564G

 

- Targeted and Systematic Approach to the Study of pKa Values of Imidazolium Salts in Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Publication Date: June 26, 2017

Michelle H. Dunn, Nicholas Konstandaras, Marcus L. Cole and Jason B. Harper

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.joc.7b00716