1. Description
1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride is a versatile ionic liquid with significant potential in pharmaceutical applications. It serves as an effective solvent for processing cellulosic materials, which can be precursors to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and as a catalyst or medium in various chemical syntheses. Key benefits include its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds, its relatively low viscosity for an ionic liquid, and its utility in green chemistry applications.
2. Properties Table
Property Value Product Name 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride CAS Number 65039-09-0 Common Abbreviation EMIM Cl Molecular Formula C6H11ClN2 Molecular Weight 146.62 g/mol Appearance White to off-white crystalline solid or viscous liquid Purity >98% (Assumed typical high purity for pharmaceutical applications) Melting Point Approximately 77−87 °C (Can vary with purity/water content) Decomposition Temp. >200 °C (Typical for ionic liquids) Density Approximately 1.08−1.12 g/cm3 at 25 °C Solubility Soluble in water, ethanol, acetone; sparingly soluble in less polar solvents Storage Temperature Room Temperature, keep dry (hygroscopic)
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