1-Dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium Bromide

Product Overview

1-Dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium Bromide is a specialized imidazolium-based ionic liquid characterized by its unique amphiphilic structure. Featuring a long dodecyl alkyl chain attached to the imidazolium cation, this compound exhibits distinct surfactant properties alongside the typical advantages of ionic liquids, such as negligible vapor pressure and high thermal stability. It serves as a versatile reagent in advanced organic synthesis, material science, and electrochemical applications.

Our manufacturing process ensures consistent quality suitable for demanding research and industrial environments. The compound is synthesized under strictly controlled conditions to minimize impurities, particularly residual methylimidazole and water content, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive chemical processes.

Technical Specifications

We adhere to rigorous quality control standards for all ionic liquid products. Each batch undergoes comprehensive testing including NMR spectroscopy and purity analysis to guarantee compliance with specified parameters. The following table outlines the key technical data for this product.

Industrial Applications

This ionic liquid is widely utilized as a functional solvent and catalyst support in various chemical transformations. Its amphiphilic nature makes it particularly effective in biphasic systems and micellar catalysis. Common applications include use as an electrolyte component in electrochemical devices, a solvent for polymerization reactions, and a structure-directing agent in nanomaterial synthesis.

Due to its thermal stability and low volatility, it is also employed in green chemistry initiatives where traditional volatile organic compounds are replaced to reduce environmental impact. Researchers value this reagent for its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic and inorganic materials, facilitating homogeneous reaction conditions.

Quality Assurance and Supply Capability

Our company has been dedicated to the research, development, and production of ionic liquids and related technologies for over a decade. Since 2007, we have supplied ionic liquid reagents to a global clientele, scaling from gram-level research samples to hundred-ton industrial shipments. Our production facility supports a wide series of imidazolium, pyridinium, ammonium, and phosphonium ionic liquids.

We provide full technical documentation including Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment. Our logistics network ensures safe and timely delivery worldwide. For custom synthesis requirements or large-scale procurement, our technical team is available to discuss specific purity grades and packaging options tailored to your process needs.