1-Ethyl-3-methyl-3-imidazolium Acetate| EMIMAc
1.Molecular Formula: C8H14N2O2
2.Molecular Weight: 170.21
3.CAS NO.: 143314-17-4
4. Purity:Min 99%
Synonyms
1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate
1-ethyl-3-methylimidazol-3-ium;acetate
1H-Imidazolium, 3-ethyl-1-methyl-, acetate (1:1)
Description
| Index | Standard |
| Appearance | light yellow to yellow liquid |
| Purity | ≥99% |
EMIMAc Properties
1-Ethyl-3-methyl-3-imidazolium Acetate is an ionic liquid with the following characteristics:
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water and common organic solvents (e.g., methanol, ethanol, acetone), partially soluble in non-polar solvents.
- Stability: Chemically stable at room temperature but hygroscopic; requires airtight storage.
- Functionality: Features low volatility, high conductivity, and excellent thermal stability, making it suitable for green chemistry processes.
EMIMAc Applications
1-Ethyl-3-methyl-3-imidazolium Acetate As a high-performance ionic liquid, it is widely used in:
- Organic Synthesis: Serves as a reaction medium or catalyst for esterification, condensation, and other reactions, enhancing reaction rates and selectivity.
- Electrochemistry: Used as an electrolyte in energy storage devices (e.g., supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries).
- Biomass Processing: Dissolves biopolymers like cellulose and lignin to facilitate efficient biomass conversion.
- Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a mobile-phase additive in chromatography to improve separation efficiency.
EMIMAc Packaging & Storage
- Packaging: 1 kg/glass bottle or customized per client requirements.
- Storage: Store in a dark, dry environment at 2~8°C. For long-term storage, maintain under inert gas protection.





