2179072-33-2 | 1-(fluorosulfonyl)-2,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate

CAS:2179072-33-2 | 1-(fluorosulfonyl)-2,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate ,Description

1-(Fluorosulfonyl)-2,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate (FSIM) is a fluorinated sulfonium-based ionic liquid (IL) with a wide range of potential applications in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. FSIM has been studied extensively due to its unique properties and potential to be used as a solvent or reaction medium for various synthetic and analytical processes. FSIM has also been explored as a potential replacement for conventional organic solvents, such as acetonitrile, in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and other chemicals.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Electrochemical Performance in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Research by Ahmed et al. (2019) demonstrates the synthesis of an imidazolium functionalized imide-based electrolyte salt, including 1-(fluorosulfonyl)-2,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate, for use in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This compound exhibits high electrochemical stability, good lithium ion conductivity, and enhanced electrochemical performance when combined with conventional imide salts as additives, making it promising for LIB applications (Ahmed et al., 2019).

Ionic Liquids with Anions Based on Fluorosulfonyl Derivatives

Gouveia et al. (2017) studied ionic liquids containing anions based on fluorosulfonyl derivatives, including imidazolium salts. These ionic liquids were evaluated for their physical properties such as mass density and viscosity, which are essential for various applications, including electrochemical systems and energy storage (Gouveia et al., 2017).

Applications in Liquid Crystal and Thermotropic Behavior

Bradley et al. (2002) synthesized a series of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium salts containing trifluoromethanesulfonate anion, exploring their application in liquid crystals. These compounds display unique thermotropic phase behavior, useful in the development of advanced materials and technologies (Bradley et al., 2002).

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