1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium nitrate, CAS: 179075-88-8

Key Applications:

Catalysis & Organic Synthesis

• Polar, non‑volatile reaction medium for nitration, oxidation, and coupling reactions.
• Enhances selectivity and yield in metal‑catalyzed systems.
• Supports biocatalytic transformations by improving enzyme stability and substrate solubility.

Electrochemistry & Energy Materials

• Used as an electrolyte or electrolyte additive in redox systems requiring nitrate‑based ionic conductivity.
• Provides stable ion transport due to its wide liquidus range and thermal stability.

Biomass Processing & Green Chemistry

• Effective solvent for cellulose swelling, lignin dissolution, and biomass fractionation.
• Enables ionic‑liquid‑assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from plant materials.

Materials Science & Nanomaterials

• Templating medium for synthesizing metal nanoparticles, metal oxides, and carbon nanostructures.
• Supports polymer modification and ion‑gel formation to enhance ionic conductivity and mechanical flexibility.

Separation Science & Extraction

• Applied in liquid–liquid extraction of metal ions, including rare earth and transition metals.
• Facilitates selective extraction of aromatic and nitrogen‑containing organic compounds.

Thermal & Propellant Research

• Investigated in energetic material formulations where nitrate anions contribute to controlled oxidizing behavior.
• Used in studies of thermal decomposition pathways relevant to propellant chemistry and combustion modeling.

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