1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate

CAS: 143314-17-4

Ref. 3D-FE180383

Product Information

• Name: 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate
• Synonyms: 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium ethanoate, 1-Methyl-3-ethylimidazolium acetate, 1-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium acetate, 1H-Imidazolium, 1-ethyl-3-methyl-, acetate, 1H-Imidazolium, 3-ethyl-1-methyl-, acetate (1:1), 3-Ethyl-1-methylimidazolium acetate, BASIONIC(R) BC 01, EMIM Ac, Basionic(Tm) Bc 01, Basionics BC 01, EMIM acetate, EMIMAc, Lm 1132

Description

1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate is an ionic liquid that has been shown to be a good solvent for electrochemistry and photochemistry. It has a high boiling point, low vapor pressure, and good solubility in organic solvents. The thermal expansion of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate is low, which makes it suitable as a coolant in refrigeration systems. This compound also interacts with hydrogen fluoride in the gas phase and light emission has been observed upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The experimental solubility data of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate reveals that it can dissolve in water at room temperature. Structural analysis revealed that this compound contains both ionic and covalent bonds. The model system for this compound is 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCE).

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 170.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₄N₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%