[BMIM]Cl

CAS: 79917-90-1

Ref. TM-T218009

Product Information

• Name: [BMIM]Cl
• Synonyms: 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride
• Brand: Targetmol
• Description: [BMIM]Cl (1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride) is an alkyl imidazolium chloride compound and a persistent aquatic pollutant. It exhibits antimicrobial activity against S. aureus (MIC = 25 mM), E. coli (MIC = 50 mM), and P. aeruginosa (MIC = 100 mM). With moderate membrane permeability and cytotoxicity, [BMIM]Cl directly affects microorganisms and mammalian cells at high concentrations. However, even at environmentally relevant low concentrations, it can inhibit complex ecosystems such as anaerobic digestion by disrupting microbial community functions. [BMIM]Cl is applicable in studies related to bacterial infections.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 174.671
• Formula: C₈H₁₅ClN₂