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1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate

for catalysis, ≥98.5% (T)

Sustainability features

Synonym(s):

BMIMPF6

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H15F6N2P
CAS Number:
174501-64-5
Molecular Weight:
284.18
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
329751629
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
MDL number:
MFCD03093295
Assay:
≥98.5% (T)
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assay

≥98.5% (T)

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impurities

≤0.03% water

refractive index

n20/D 1.41

density

1.38 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

anion traces

bromide (Br-): ≤10 mg/kg, chloride (Cl-): ≤10 mg/kg, nitrate (NO3-): ≤10 mg/kg, phosphate (PO43-): ≤10 mg/kg, sulfate (SO42-): ≤10 mg/kg

greener alternative category

SMILES string

F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F.CCCCn1cc[n+](C)c1

InChI

1S/C8H15N2.F6P/c1-3-4-5-10-7-6-9(2)8-10;1-7(2,3,4,5)6/h6-8H,3-5H2,1-2H3;/q+1;-1

InChI key

IXQYBUDWDLYNMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate is a high-purity ionic liquid (HPIL) with low water and halogen content, which makes it an effective solvent for transition-metal-catalyzed reactions. Some of its other advantageous properties include hydrophobicity and lack of vapor pressure.
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Application

Ionic Liquids for Catalysis

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GHS07

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Warning

Hazard Codes

H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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