1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium methylcarbonate, >97%, 30% in MeOH

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium methylcarbonate (916850-37-8): Ionic liquid and green solvent

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium methylcarbonate has the molecular formula C10H18N2O3 and the CAS number 916850-37-8. It is an ionic liquid composed of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cation and methylcarbonate anion and a molecular weight of 214.26 g/mol. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a melting point of -20 °C. Non-halide ionic liquids are a class of ionic liquids that do not contain halide ions. They are used in a variety of applications such as electrochemistry, catalysis, and separation processes. Carbonates are one of the most used non-halide ionic liquids. They have been studied extensively due to their unique properties and good solvating power. Carbonates have been used as solvents for various chemical reactions such as Friedel-Crafts acylation, alkylation, and esterification. They have also been used in the extraction of metals from ores and in the separation of gases. Synonyms include Synonyms: BMIM MeCO3, C1C4Im MeCO3, Im14 MeCO3, and 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium methyl carbonate This ionic liquid is heavily used as a precursor to other ionic liquids giving off CO2 and Methanol.

Key Applications

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium methylcarbonate is a chemical compound that has various applications as a green solvent and a catalyst. It can be used as a solvent for organic synthesis, cellulose processing, extraction, separation, and electrochemistry. It is used heavily in the synthesis of electrolytic-grade ionic liquids as a precursor.

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