1-butyl-3-methyl imidazolium chloride

Abbreviation

[BMIM]Cl

Appearance

White crystals

Purity

≥99% (HPLC)

Water Content

<1000 ppm (hygroscopic)

Methylimidazole Content

≤100 ppm

Melting Point

70 °C

Conductivity

0.46 mS/cm (25 °C)

Viscosity

1050 cP (45 °C)

Density

1.10 g/mL

Electrochemical Window

4.8 V

Decomposition Temperature

254 °C

Applications

This ionic liquid can dissolve cellulose, keratin and other natural macromolecules. It can be combined with aluminum trichloride, zinc dichloride to form fused salts with different acidities for applications of electrolyte or catalyst. It also can be used for pharmaceutical intermediates.