1-HEXYL-3-METHYLIMIDAZOLIUM TRIFLUOROMETHANESULFONATE

Uses

1-Hexyl-3-methyltetrafluoromethanesulfonate imidazolonium is a sulfonate that can be used as a pharmaceutical synthesis intermediate.

Chemical Properties

Yellow low melting solid

Synthesis

A mixture of 1.80 g (8.88 mmol) of isohexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride and 1.52 g (9.26 mmol) of methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate CF3SO2OCH 3 was stirred at room temperature for 30 min. NMR measurements showed the completeness of the reaction. The residue was dried under vacuum at 13.3 Pa and 120 ??C (oil bath temperature) for 30 min. 2.80 g of imidazolium 1-hexyl-3-methyltetrafluoromethanesulfonate was obtained in a quantitative amount.