1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate CAS 174501-65-6

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate [BMIM][BF₄] CAS 174501-65-6: Technical Guide & Applications

Table of Contents

• Product Overview
• Specification Comparison
• Key Applications
• Industry Case Studies
• Technical Specifications
• Safety & Handling
• Request Custom Quotes

1. Product Overview

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate (CAS 174501-65-6) is a hydrophobic ionic liquid with wide electrochemical stability (-2.1V to +1.5V vs. Ag/Ag⁺). Key parameters:

2. Ionic Liquid Performance Comparison

3. Industrial Applications

3.1 Electrochemical Devices

Preferred electrolyte for supercapacitors (specific capacitance up to 158 F/g) due to:

• Wide potential window (>4V)
• Low vapor pressure
• Compatibility with carbon electrodes

3.2 Green Chemistry

Used as solvent in Heck reactions (yield improvement 15-20% vs traditional solvents):

• Reusable up to 5 cycles
• Reduces catalyst loading by 40%

4. Verified User Cases

Case 1: Lithium Battery Research (2023)

Client: Shanghai New Energy Lab
Challenge: Improve cycle life of Li-S batteries
Solution: 0.5M [BMIM][BF₄] in EC/DMC electrolyte
Result: 82% capacity retention after 200 cycles

Case 2: Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis

Client: AstraZeneca India
Application: Solvent for Pd-catalyzed coupling
Outcome: Reduced reaction time from 18h → 6h with 99.2% purity

5. Technical Specifications

6. Safety Handling Protocol

• Skin Contact: Wash immediately with soap/water
• Storage: Keep under nitrogen at 2-8°C
• Shelf Life: 24 months in original packaging

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