1. Description
1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate is a versatile ionic liquid used in pharmaceutical applications including drug delivery systems, API synthesis, and extraction processes. This imidazolium-based salt offers excellent thermal stability, negligible vapor pressure, and tunable solubility properties that make it valuable for green chemistry approaches in pharmaceutical development.
2. Properties Table
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate |
| CAS Number | 174501-64-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H15F6N2P |
| Molecular Weight | 284.19 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Purity | >99.0% |
| Melting Point | 10-12°C |
| Density | 1.36 g/cm³ (20°C) |
| Solubility | Miscible with most organic solvents; immiscible with water |
| Viscosity | 312 cP (25°C) |