Compound Q&A
What is 3-Butyl-1-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate (CAS: 174501-65-6)?
Answer
3-Butyl-1-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate (CAS: 174501-65-6) is an ionic liquid composed of a 3-butyl-1-methylimidazolium cation and tetrafluoroborate anion. It is a colorless, non-volatile, and thermally stable compound with applications in catalysis and material science. Its chemical formula is C7H12N2BF4, and it exhibits low toxicity compared to traditional solvents.
About
CAS No
174501-65-6
English Name
3-Butyl-1-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate
Molecular Formula
C8H15BF4N2
Molecular Weight
226.03 g/mol
SMILES
[B-](F)(F)(F)F.CCCCN1C=C[N+](=C1)C
InChIKey
LSBXQLQATZTAPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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