Lithium 4 5-dicyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazole (CAS# 761441-54-7)
Introduction
Lithium 4,5-dicyano-2-trifluoromethyl-imidazole is an organic compound. The following is an introduction to some of the properties, uses, preparation methods, and safety information of the compound:
Quality:
- Lithium 4,5-dicyano-2-trifluoromethyl-imidazole is a white solid.
- Good solubility at room temperature and soluble in many organic solvents.
- High thermal and chemical stability.
Use:
- Lithium 4,5-dicyano-2-trifluoromethyl-imidazole is commonly used as a catalyst.
- In organic synthesis, it can be used to promote the addition reaction of cyano groups, the displacement reaction of haloalkyl groups, etc.
- It can also be used as an intermediate for organometallic compounds.
Method:
- Lithium 4,5-dicyano-2-trifluoromethyl-imidazole can be prepared by the reaction of 4,5-dicyano-2-trifluoromethyl-imidazole and lithium chloride.
- The reaction takes place at room temperature, and the process of producing lithium 4,5-dicyano-2-trifluoromethyl-imidazole usually has a high yield.
Safety Information:
- Lithium 4,5-dicyano-2-trifluoromethyl-imidazole is relatively stable under normal operating conditions.
- Large-scale toxicity studies are lacking, and detailed information on toxicity and danger is limited.
- General laboratory safety protocols should be followed and appropriate personal protective measures should be taken when in use.
- When stored and handled, it should be kept in a dry, cool place and stored in isolation from other chemicals.