1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazolium tetrafluoroborate

• CAT Number: L020526
• CAS Number: 286014-53-7
• Molecular Formula: C21H25BF4N2
• Molecular Weight: 392.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazol-1-ium;tetrafluoroborate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C21H25N2.BF4/c1-14-9-16(3)20(17(4)10-14)22-7-8-23(13-22)21-18(5)11-15(2)12-19(21)6;2-1(3,4)5/h7-13H,1-6H3;/q+1;-1
• InChIKey: VMNIOVNFFKZSAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazolium tetrafluoroborate(CAT: L020526) is an imidazolium-based ionic compound often used as a precursor for N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) in catalysis. The bulky trimethylphenyl groups provide steric protection around the imidazolium core, enhancing the stability of derived carbenes and making this compound valuable in catalytic applications such as cross-coupling reactions, polymerization, and organic transformations. The tetrafluoroborate anion further increases the compound’s stability and solubility in various solvents, facilitating its use in both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic systems. 1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazolium tetrafluoroborate is a crucial reagent in synthetic chemistry, supporting advancements in efficient, selective, and sustainable catalysis.