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)

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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:

  1. Organic Synthesis: Serves as a reaction medium or catalyst for esterification, condensation, and other reactions, enhancing reaction rates and selectivity.
  2. Electrochemistry: Used as an electrolyte in energy storage devices (e.g., supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries).
  3. Biomass Processing: Dissolves biopolymers like cellulose and lignin to facilitate efficient biomass conversion.
  4. 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.