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1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, 98+%
Description
1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate is an ionic liquid used for various reactions such as hydrogenations, asymmetric hydrogenations proceed in higher enantioselectivity than in homogeneous phase. It is also used in Suzuki cross-coupling.
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1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate is an ionic liquid used for various reactions such as hydrogenations, asymmetric hydrogenations proceed in higher enantioselectivity than in homogeneous phase. It is also used in Suzuki cross-coupling.
Solubility
Miscible with acetone, acetonitrile, ethyl acetate, isopropyl alcohol and methylene chloride. Immiscible with hexane, toluene and water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 1.21 |
| Flash Point | None |
| Refractive Index | 1.422 |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with acetone,acetonitrile,ethyl acetate,isopropyl alcohol and methylene chloride. Immiscible with hexane,toluene and water. |
| IUPAC Name | 1-butyl-3-methylimidazol-3-ium;tetrafluoroborate |
| Formula Weight | 226.03 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate |
Safety and Handling
- 1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazoliumtetrafluoroborate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazoliumtetrafluoroborate
RUO – Research Use Only
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