Description
ATOMFAIR® 1-VINYL-3-BUTYLIMIDAZOLIUM HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATERESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Water insolubility of this ionic liquid requires careful selection of compatible solvents for biphasic protocols. The material should be stored under standard laboratory conditions to preserve its research-grade purity.
- Water Insolubility Constraint: This compound is immiscible with water, which must be considered when designing solvent systems.
What performance trade-off is associated with using [VBIm] PF6 in biphasic catalytic systems compared to water-miscible ionic liquids?
[VBIm] PF6 is water insoluble, which makes it ideal for specialized biphasic or hydrophobic laboratory protocols by enabling easy product separation from aqueous phases. However, this same property precludes its use in single-phase aqueous catalysis and necessitates the use of organic solvents, adding complexity to reaction workup and solvent recovery.
What application constraints does the water insolubility of [VBIm] PF6 impose on its use in electrochemical research?
Due to its water insolubility, [VBIm] PF6 cannot be employed in aqueous electrolyte systems. For electrochemical studies, it must be dissolved in aprotic organic solvents, and its compatibility with specific electrode materials and device architectures must be validated under non-aqueous conditions.
What storage and handling infrastructure is required for [VBIm] PF6 to maintain its research-grade purity?
[VBIm] PF6 should be kept in climate-controlled protective packaging as supplied, which is standard for maintaining its high chemical purity. Handling requires standard laboratory safety protocols, including the use of fume hoods and personal protective equipment, and storage in a dry area to prevent moisture absorption, given its hydrophobic nature.
This high-purity ionic liquid offers reproducible research performance with distinct hydrophobic properties, but its water insolubility and research-only designation limit its application to non-aqueous laboratory protocols and preclude clinical use.
Positive
- Premium purity for reproducible research: Premium chemical purity engineered for reproducible scientific research and analysis ensures consistent experimental outcomes.
- Water insolubility for biphasic protocols: Distinct water insolubility profiles enable specialized biphasic or hydrophobic laboratory protocols, offering unique phase-separation advantages.
Trade-offs
- Research use only restriction: For research and development use only; not for human, veterinary, or therapeutic diagnostic applications, limiting scope to non-clinical laboratory work.
- Water insolubility handling constraint: Water insolubility requires use of organic solvents and non-aqueous protocols, demanding additional handling precautions and solvent compatibility testing.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
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