In this manuscript we announce new type of "tailored" imidazole-derived salts designed. synthesized and tested for application in lithium conductive electrolytes. Basic characterization of the structure of described materials has been made by Raman, IR and NMR (C-13 NMR, F-19 NMR) techniques. DSC and CV studies showed thermal stability of all salts over 200 degrees C and electrochemical stability in liquid and solid polymer solvents up to +4.6 V vs. metallic lithium anode and Al collectors. Such properties proved applicability of these salts as lithium electrolytes for modern types of lithium ion batteries. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.