1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoroacetate, CAS: 174899-65-1

Key Applications:

Biomass Processing & Biorefining

• Efficient dissolution and fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass for biofuel and bioproduct development.
• Selective solubilization of cellulose and hemicellulose while preserving lignin structure for downstream valorization.
• Pretreatment medium for enhancing enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency in integrated biorefinery workflows.

Catalysis & Organic Synthesis

• Reaction medium for acid‑catalyzed transformations, esterifications, and dehydration reactions requiring a thermally stable, low‑volatility ionic liquid.
• Solvent for transition‑metal catalysis, including C–C and C–N bond‑forming reactions.
• Tunable polarity enables improved selectivity and yields in multi‑phase catalytic systems.

Separation Science & Extraction

• Ionic liquid phase for liquid–liquid extraction of organic acids, phenolics, and metal ions.
• Component in supported ionic liquid membranes (SILMs) for selective gas or solute transport.
• Solvent for purification of bio‑derived intermediates and specialty chemicals.

Materials Science & Polymer Processing

• Processing aid for cellulose‑based films, fibers, and composites.
• Medium for polymer dissolution, derivatization, and homogeneous functionalization.
• Additive in ion‑conductive polymer matrices for advanced materials research.

Electrochemical Applications

• Ionic component in protic or aprotic electrolyte formulations for laboratory electrochemical studies.
• Solvent for electrodeposition and redox‑active species stabilization.
• Useful in developing ionic‑liquid‑based electrolytes for sensors and analytical devices.

Green Chemistry & Sustainable Processing

• Replacement for volatile organic solvents in environmentally conscious synthesis and extraction.
• Facilitates low‑temperature, low‑emission processing aligned with green chemistry principles.

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