N-[2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl]-N,N-dimethylbutylammonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, CAS: 1616483-28-3

Key Application:

Polymer and Materials Engineering

• Ionic liquid monomer for polymerizable ionogels

The pendant methacrylate group enables direct incorporation into polymer networks, producing ionogels with high ionic conductivity, mechanical flexibility, and thermal stability.

• Crosslinkable electrolyte matrices

Supports UV‑ or thermally initiated polymerization to form robust, solvent‑free polymer electrolytes for advanced electrochemical devices.

• Functional copolymers with tunable charge density

Copolymerizes with acrylates, methacrylates, and fluorinated monomers to yield materials with controlled ionic content for membranes, coatings, and dielectric films.

Energy Storage and Electrochemical Systems

• Solid and quasi‑solid electrolytes for lithium and sodium batteries

The TFSI⁻ anion provides wide electrochemical stability, low viscosity in monomeric form, and high ion mobility once polymerized.

• Electrochemical actuator and sensor matrices

Polymerized ionic networks support ion‑driven actuation and stable transduction in flexible devices.

• Redox‑active polymer hosts

Serves as a charged polymer backbone for immobilizing redox mediators or enhancing ion transport in hybrid battery architectures.

Membrane and Separation Technologies

• Polymerized ionic liquid membranes (PILMs)

Enables fabrication of dense, ion‑conductive membranes with high chemical resistance and low gas permeability.

• CO₂‑selective transport layers

The TFSI⁻ counterion and quaternary ammonium cation support CO₂‑philic interactions when incorporated into crosslinked films.

• Solvent‑resistant nanofiltration media

Polymerized structures exhibit strong resistance to organic solvents, making them suitable for harsh‑media separations.

Surface Modification and Coatings

• Antistatic and charge‑dissipative coatings

The polymerizable cationic monomer forms durable, permanently ionic surfaces with stable conductivity.

• Adhesion‑promoting layers

The methacrylate functionality enables covalent grafting onto polymer substrates, improving interfacial strength in composites and laminates.

• Low‑surface‑energy ionic coatings

The TFSI⁻ anion imparts hydrophobicity and chemical resistance, useful for protective films and specialty finishes.

Advanced Manufacturing and Photopolymerization

• UV‑curable ionic resins

Compatible with photoinitiators for rapid curing in additive manufacturing, microfabrication, and thin‑film processing.

• Patternable ion‑conductive microstructures

Supports lithographic patterning of ionic domains for microfluidics, soft electronics, and ion‑transport architectures.

Analytical and Laboratory Uses

• Stationary phase modifier in chromatography

Polymerizable ionic liquid layers can be grafted onto silica or polymer supports to tune selectivity and retention.

• Matrix component for ion‑conductive composites

Useful in preparing reference materials, calibration films, and ion‑transport test structures.

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