1-Methyl-3-octylimidazolium Chloride, CAS: 64697-40-1

Key Applications:

Solvent & Reaction Medium

• Efficient solvent for organic synthesis, phase‑transfer catalysis, and transition‑metal‑mediated reactions.
• Supports biphasic and multiphasic reaction systems due to its amphiphilic character.
• Enhances reaction rates and selectivity in nucleophilic substitutions, oxidations, and condensations.

Extraction & Separation Processes

• Effective extractant for metal ions, hydrophobic organics, and aromatic compounds.
• Used in liquid–liquid extraction systems for rare‑earth elements, heavy metals, and dyes.
• Facilitates separation of azeotropic or closely boiling mixtures.

Surfactant, Micelle, and Self‑Assembly Systems

• Forms stable micelles and aggregates, enabling controlled self‑assembly in aqueous and non‑aqueous media.
• Applied in templating nanomaterials, nanoparticle stabilization, and colloidal engineering.
• Useful in tuning interfacial tension for emulsification and dispersion processes.

Electrochemical & Energy Applications

• Employed as a component in electrolytes for supercapacitors, batteries, and electrodeposition systems.
• Provides wide electrochemical windows and stable ion transport.
• Enhances conductivity and interfacial stability in hybrid electrolyte formulations.

Biomass Processing & Green Chemistry

• Solubilizes lignin, cellulose derivatives, and other biopolymers for fractionation and valorization.
• Supports catalytic upgrading of biomass‑derived intermediates.
• Used in recyclable solvent systems aligned with green‑chemistry principles.

Materials Science & Polymer Processing

• Plasticizer or processing aid for specialty polymers and ion‑conducting materials.
• Additive for tuning mechanical, thermal, and dielectric properties.
• Employed in nanoparticle synthesis, thin‑film fabrication, and templated porous materials.

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