1-Hexylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate, CAS: 474368-70-2

Key Applications:

Electrochemistry & Energy Systems

• Electrolyte component in supercapacitors and high‑voltage electrochemical cells where enhanced ionic conductivity and stability are required.
• Solvent/electrolyte medium for electrodeposition of metals and alloys, enabling smoother films and improved morphology control.
• Redox‑active media for studying charge‑transfer kinetics in non‑aqueous systems.

Catalysis & Organic Synthesis

• Reaction medium for transition‑metal‑catalyzed transformations, including C–C and C–N coupling, benefiting from the ionic liquid’s polarity and thermal robustness.
• Phase‑transfer environment that enhances reaction rates and selectivity in biphasic catalytic systems.
• Stabilizing medium for nanoparticle‑based catalysts, supporting dispersion and preventing aggregation.

Separation Science & Extraction

• Hydrophobic extraction solvent for selective removal of aromatic hydrocarbons, metal ions, and polar organics.
• Supported ionic liquid phase (SILP) component for gas separation membranes, improving permeability and selectivity.
• Liquid–liquid extraction of bioactive compounds and specialty chemicals where low vapor pressure and tunable polarity are advantageous.

Materials Science & Surface Engineering

• Template/structuring agent in the synthesis of porous materials, nanocomposites, and functional coatings.
• Additive in polymer formulations to modify conductivity, mechanical properties, and thermal behavior.
• Surface‑modification medium for creating ion‑rich interfaces on metals, ceramics, and carbon materials.

Analytical & Spectroscopic Applications

• Solvation medium for NMR, UV‑Vis, and electroanalytical studies requiring stable, non‑volatile ionic environments.
• Matrix component in studying solute–solvent interactions, ion pairing, and transport phenomena.

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