Compound Q&A
How is 1-Ethyl-2,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate (CAS: 174899-72-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-Ethyl-2,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate can be synthesized by reacting 1-ethyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate with methyl iodide in the presence of a base like sodium hydride. The reaction yields a high purity product with good selectivity and yield, typically around 85-90%.
About
CAS No
174899-72-0
English Name
1-Ethyl-2,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate
Molecular Formula
C8H13F3N2O3S
Molecular Weight
274.26 g/mol
SMILES
CCN1C=C[N+](=C1C)C.C(F)(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)[O-]
InChIKey
HMAHVRVKBSHMJX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 12:37
