Compound Q&A
How is 1-Decyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium bromide (CAS: 21054-79-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-Decyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium bromide (CAS: 21054-79-5) is typically synthesized by reacting 1-decene with methyl iodide to form 1-decylmethyl iodide, which is then reacted with dimethylamine to form the imidazolium ion. The bromide salt is then produced by treating the imidazolium compound with hydrogen bromide. The reaction is catalyzed by a Lewis acid and yields a product with a high degree of purity.
About
CAS No
21054-79-5
English Name
1-Decyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium bromide
Molecular Formula
C15H29BrN2
Molecular Weight
317.31 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCN1C=C[N+](=C1C)C.[Br-]
InChIKey
AIRABDWLEWAYBF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-12-31 16:27
