Compound Q&A
How is 1-Dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (CAS: 404001-48-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-Dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide is typically synthesized via the reaction of 1-dodecylimidazolium chloride with bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (TFSI) in a suitable solvent like dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). The reaction requires a mild base as a catalyst, such as triethylamine (TEA). The yield is around 85%, and the product is usually obtained as a crystalline solid.
About
CAS No
404001-48-5
English Name
1-Dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide
Molecular Formula
C18H31F6N3O4S2
Molecular Weight
531.58 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCN1C=C[N+](=C1)C.C(F)(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)[N-]S(=O)(=O)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
RJCNRVFKCLDBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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