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Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
1-tetradecyl-imidazole is used as an antifungal agent for its ability to inhibit the growth of various fungi that cause skin infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm. It functions by disrupting the cell membrane of fungi, leading to their death, thereby providing relief and treatment for affected individuals.
Used in Cosmetic Industry:
In the cosmetic industry, 1-tetradecyl-imidazole is used as a preservative in topical creams and lotions to prevent fungal contamination, ensuring the safety and efficacy of these products for consumers.
Used in Industrial Applications:
1-tetradecyl-imidazole is also utilized in the production of plastics and coatings, where its antifungal properties are employed to prevent the growth of fungi that could potentially degrade these materials, thereby enhancing their durability and performance.

InChI:InChI=1/C17H32N2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-15-19-16-14-18-17-19/h14,16-17H,2-13,15H2,1H3

Upstream product

• 288-32-4 1H-imidazole 
• 112-71-0 1-Bromotetradecane 
• 5587-42-8 imidazolyl sodium 
• 927690-66-2 C₂₀H₃₆N₃⁽¹⁺⁾*Br^(1-) 
• 2425-54-9 myristyl chloride 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Photoresponsive Self-Assembly of Surface Active Ionic Liquid

A novel photoresponsive surface active ionic liquid (SAIL) 1-(4-methyl azobenzene)-3-tetradecylimidazolium bromide ([C14mimAzo]Br) with azobenzene located in the headgroup was designed. Reversible vesicle formation and rupture can be finely controlled by photostimuli without any additives in the aqueous solution of the single-tailed ionic liquid. The photoisomerization of the azobenzene derivative was investigated by 1H NMR and UV-vis spectroscopy. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further demonstrate that trans-[C14mimAzo]Br has less negative interaction energy, which is beneficial to aggregate formation in water. The incorporation of trans-azobenzene group increases the hydrophobicity of the headgroup and reduces the electrostatic repulsion by delocalization of charge, which are beneficial to the formation of vesicles. However, the bend of cis-azobenzene makes the cis-isomers have no ability to accumulate tightly, which induces the rupture of vesicles. Our work paves a convenient way to achieve controlled topologies and self-assembly of single SAIL.

A Remarkable Fluorescence Quenching Based Amplification in ATP Detection through Signal Transduction in Self-Assembled Multivalent Aggregates

Signal transduction is essential for the survival of living organisms, because it allows them to respond to the changes in external environments. In artificial systems, signal transduction has been exploited for the highly sensitive detection of analytes. Herein, a remarkable signal transduction, upon ATP binding, in the multivalent fibrillar nanoaggregates of anthracene conjugated imidazolium receptors is reported. The aggregates of one particular amphiphilic receptor sensed ATP in high pm concentrations with one ATP molecule essentially quenching the emission of thousands of receptors. A cooperative merging of the multivalent binding and signal transduction led to this superquenching and translated to an outstanding enhancement of more than a millionfold in the sensitivity of ATP detection by the nanoaggregates; in comparison to the “molecular” imidazolium receptors. Furthermore, an exceptional selectivity to ATP over other nucleotides was demonstrated.

Aggregation behavior of zwitterionic surface active ionic liquids with different counterions, cations, and alkyl chains

A group of zwitterionic surface active ionic liquids (SAILs) with different counterions, cations and alkyl chains, 3-(1-alkyl-3-imidazolio)propanesulfonate β-naphthalene sulfonate, (CnIPS-Nsa, n = 12, 14), 3-(1-dodecyl-3-imidazolio)propanesulfonate benzenesulfonate (C12IPS-Bsa), and dodecyl-N,N-dimethylammonio-3-propane sulfonate β-naphthalene sulfonate (SB-12-Nsa), were synthesized. Their aggregation behaviors in aqueous solutions were systematically investigated by surface tension, dynamic light scattering (DLS) and 1H NMR spectroscopy. Surface tension and DLS results illustrated that the surface properties, micelle size, and micellization behavior of zwitterionic SAILs in aqueous solutions are significantly affected by the anion type, anionic structure and the hydrophobicity of the alkyl chain. The SAILs with more hydrophobic anions and long alkyl chains are expected to favor the micellization. The steric hindrance and hydrophobicity of the cations, as well as the binding strength of the cations with the anions, also play important roles in the aggregation of zwitterionic SAILs. Additionally, the micelle formation mechanism was acquired by detailed analysis of the 1H NMR spectra. The existence of π-π stacking between imidazolium and counterions was proved. The enhanced π-π stacking and hydrophobic effect of Nsa- can promote the aggregation of zwitterionic SAILs. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations illustrated that the negative interaction energy of the complexes were C12IPS-Bsa/H2O > SB-12-Nsa/H2O > C12IPS-Nsa/H2O > C14IPS-Nsa/H2O. It is more difficult to form micelles in complexes with more negative interaction energy. The counterion electronegativity of Nsa- is smaller than that of Bsa-, which favors the formation of micelles.

1,1 the [...] -di-alkyl -3,3 the [...] -(2-phosphate ester -1,3-propyl) imidazole in the process for the preparation of salt compound

The invention relates to a 1,1'-dialkyl-3,3'-(2-phosphate-1,3-propylidene)imidazolium compound and a preparation method thereof. The structural formula of the 1,1'-dialkyl-3,3'-(2-phosphate-1,3-propylidene)imidazolium compound is shown in the specification, wherein n is 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14, and the alkyl imidazole can be replaced with alkyl benzimidazole. The 1,1'-dialkyl-3,3'-(2-phosphate-1,3-propylidene)imidazolium is a amphoteric dimeric surfactant, and a concrete synthesis method comprises the following steps: synthesizing 1, 3-dichloro-2-propanol, synthesizing N-alkyl imidazole, synthesizing 1,1'-dialkyl-3,3'-(2-hydroxyl-1,3-propylidene)imidazole hydrochloride, and synthesizing 1,1'-dialkyl-3,3'-(2-phosphate-1,3-propylidene)imidazolium. The 1,1'-dialkyl-3,3'-(2-phosphate-1,3-propylidene)imidazolium compound and the preparation method are easily available in raw materials, the reaction technology conditions are easy to control, operation is simple, the product is easy to purify, and yield is high. The compound has low critical micelle concentration, and can be used as a wetting agent, an emulsifier, a foaming agent and a foam stabilizer. A molecular structure has macrocyclic cefpimizole group and phosphate ester, and thus the compound has good thermal stability, solubility, salinity resistance, temperature resistance and acid and base resistance.

A Comprehensive Study on the Synthesis and Micellization of Disymmetric Gemini Imidazolium Surfactants

Two groups of disymmetric Gemini imidazolium surfactants, [C14C4Cmim]Br2 (m?=?10, 12, 14) and [CmC4Cnim]Br2 (m?+?n?=?24, m?=?12, 14, 16, 18) surfactants, were synthesized and their structures were confirmed by 1H NMR and ESI–MS spectroscopy. Their adsorption at the air/water interface, thermodynamic parameters and aggregation behavior were explored by means of surface tension, electrical conductivity and steady-state fluorescence. A series of surface activity parameters, including cmc, γcmc, πcmc, pC20, cmc/C20, Γmax and Amin, were obtained from surface tension measurements. The results revealed that the overall hydrophobic chain length (Nc) for [C14C4Cmim]Br2 and the disymmetry (m/n) for [CmC4Cnim]Br2 had a significant effect on the surface activity. The cmc values decreased with an increase of Nc or m/n. The thermodynamic parameters of micellization (ΔGm θ, ΔHm θ, ΔSm θ) derived from the electrical conductivity indicated that the micellization process of [C14C4Cmim]Br2 and [CmC4Cnim]Br2 was entropy-driven at different temperatures, but the contribution of ΔHm θ to ΔGm θ was enhanced by increasing Nc or m/n. The micropolarity and micellar aggregation number (Nagg) were estimated by steady-state fluorescence measurements. The results showed that the surfactant with higher Nc or m/n can form larger micelles, due to a tighter micellar structure.

Synthesizing method of imidazole type Gemini surfactant

The invention discloses a synthesizing method of imidazole type Gemini surfactant. The synthesizing method is characterized in that N-alkyl imidazole is synthesized by using imidazole and alkyl bromide, reaction temperature is 25 DEG C, reaction time is 8 hours, and the yield is about 70%; bromoacetic acid 1, 4-butanediyl ester is synthesized by using bromoacetic acid and dihydric alcohol, reaction temperature is 125 DEG C, and reaction time is 24 hours; the final product is synthesized by using the N-alkyl imidazole and the bromoacetic acid 1, 4-butanediyl ester, reaction temperature is 85 DEG C, reaction time is 36 hours, and yield is about 85%. The synthesizing path is shown as follows, wherein n=2, 4, 6.

Synthesis of polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers from methylal and trioxane catalyzed by Br?nsted acid ionic liquids with different alkyl groups

Br?nsted acid ionic liquids with different alkyl group carbon chain lengths and an alkane sulfonic acid group were synthesized through bromoalkane, imidazole and 1,4-butane sultone as raw materials. The structures and properties of the ionic liquids were experimentally characterized. Catalytic reaction of methylal (DMM) with trioxane (TOX) for preparation of polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers (PODMEn, CH3O(CH2O)nCH3, where n > 1) was investigated in various Br?nsted acid ionic liquids with different carbon chain length of alkyl groups. The carbon chain length of alkyl groups and activity correlation for the ionic liquids was studied. It was found that the structures of ionic liquids were consistent with the designed structure and their purities were high. They possessed high thermal stability and wide liquid range. The hydrophobicity of ionic liquids became stronger with the increase of carbon chain length. With increasing the carbon chain length of ionic liquids, the selectivity of PODME3-8 is increased at first and then decreased. Among all the ionic liquids, [C6ImBS][HSO4] shows the best catalytic performance and the selectivity of PODME3-8 is 57.85%.

Temperature-responsive proton-conductive liquid crystals formed by the self-assembly of zwitterionic ionic liquids

In the present study, we synthesized a series of ionic liquids by mixing amphiphilic imidazolium-type zwitterions with sulfonic acids containing different substituent groups. Nanostructured proton conductors having hexagonal and cubic structures were constructed by the self-assembly of these zwitterionic ionic liquids. These nanostructured proton conductors exhibited an assembled-structure dependent proton conduction behavior. The introduction of highly ordered liquid crystal structures efficiently improved ionic conductivity, suggesting the induction of proton conduction through a hopping mechanism. Temperature-responsive ionic conductivity behavior based on phase transition within the self-assembled liquid crystal structures was also observed.

Imidazolium-based zwitterionic surfactants: Characterization of normal and reverse micelles and stabilization of nanoparticles

This paper presents the physicochemical properties of micellar aggregates formed from a series of zwitterionic surfactants of the type 3-(1-alkyl-3-imidazolio)propane-sulfonate (ImS3-n), with n = 10, 12, 14, and 16. The ImS3-n dipolar ionic surfactants represent a versatile class of dipolar ionic compounds, which form normal and reverse micelles. Furthermore, they are able to stabilize nanoparticles in water and in organic media. Aqueous solubility is too low at room temperature to allow characterization of micellar aggregates but increases with addition of salts, allowing determination of aggregation number and cmc. As expected, these parameters depend on the length of the alkyl chain, and cmc values follow Klevens equation. In the presence of NaClO4, all ImS3-n micelles become anionoid by incorporating ClO4- on the micellar interface. A special feature of these surfactants is the ability to form reverse micelles and solubilize copious amounts of saline solutions in chloroform. 1H NMR and infrared spectroscopic evidence showed that the maximum water to surfactant molar ratio w0 achievable depends on the concentration and type of salt dissolved. Reverse micelles of the ImS3-n surfactants can be used to stabilize metallic nanoparticles, whose size may be tuned by the amount of water dissolved.

Synthesis of methylal from methanol and formaldehyde catalyzed by Br?nsted acid ionic liquids with different alkyl groups

The catalytic reaction of methanol with formaldehyde for the preparation of methylal was investigated in various Br?nsted acid ionic liquids with different carbon chain length of alkyl groups. The structures, acidities, and properties of ionic liquids were experimentally characterized and theoretically analyzed. The Br?nsted acidity-viscosity-activity correlation for the ionic liquids was studied. Among all these ionic liquids, [C6ImBS][HSO4] exhibited the best catalytic performance, which was ascribed to its strong Br?nsted acidity and low viscosity. The catalytic activity of the ionic liquid was near that of concentrated sulfuric acid. The influences of ionic liquid dosage, reaction temperature and molar ratio of methanol to formaldehyde were explored using [C6ImBS]HSO4 as the catalyst. Under the optimal conditions of n(methanol):n(formaldehyde):n(ILs) = 2.5:1:0.0258, 60 °C, and 4 h, the conversion of formaldehyde can reach 63.37%. The ionic liquid [C6ImBS]HSO4 could be reused.