CAS No. 174899-83-3

Batch: Purity:99.80
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1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 174899-83-3
Molecular Formula

C8H15N2.C2F6NO4S2
Molecular Weight (MW) 419.37

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Biological Activity

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide is a hydrophobic room-temperature ionic liquid that acts as a membrane-interacting agent and reaction medium. It displays concentration-dependent cytotoxicity in cellular models through membrane destabilization and alteration of lipid bilayer integrity. Furthermore, it modulates enzymatic stability and protein conformation during biocatalysis, impacting downstream metabolic pathway processes and cellular viability in mammalian and microbial systems. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 84 mg/mL (200.3 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 84 mg/mL
Ethanol 84 mg/mL
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.