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1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate

≥95.0% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

EMIM Ac

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H14N2O2
CAS Number:
143314-17-4
Molecular Weight:
170.21
MDL number:
MFCD06798186
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57651302
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥95.0% (HPLC)

origin

Switzerland origin

mp

>30 °C (product can occur as an undercooled melt)

density

1.101 g/cm3 at 20 °C

SMILES string

CC([O-])=O.CCn1cc[n+](C)c1

InChI

1S/C6H11N2.C2H4O2/c1-3-8-5-4-7(2)6-8;1-2(3)4/h4-6H,3H2,1-2H3;1H3,(H,3,4)/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

XIYUIMLQTKODPS-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([EMIM][Ac]) is a water miscible, ecofriendly imidazolium ionic liquid. It shows good cellulose dissolution ability. Study on the influence of [EMIM]Ac on the growth of Clostridium sp. and Pseudomonas putida showed hormetic effect. Addition of inorganic salts has been reported to enhance its ionicity. The thermal stability of cellulose in [EMIM]Ac has been investigated.

Application

1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate is suitable for use as cellulose solvent in the homogeneous conversion of cellulose with acid chlorides, trityl chloride and tosyl chloride. It may be employed as solvent for the synthesis of copolymer of starch grafted with polystyrene (starch-g-PS) and environmentally friendly cellulose films.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H317

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

327.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

164 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

51053-VAR-F:
51053-BULK-F:
51053-500G-F:
51053-1KG-F:
51053-100G-F:

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BCCG5421
BCCC2018
BCBZ3467
BCBV9579
BCBQ9766V

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The primary focus of this work was to recover lignin and investigate the structural changes in sugarcane bagasse after pretreatment with ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([EMIM]oAc). 90% lignin recovery was achieved while bagasse was treated with [EMIM]oAc at 140 °C, 120 min
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Carbohydrate polymers, 121, 348-354 (2015-02-11)
The copolymer of starch grafted with polystyrene (starch-g-PS) was synthesized with high grafting percentage by utilizing the ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([EMIM]Ac) as solvent and potassium persulfate as initiator. The effect of various parameters upon the polymerization were studied including:
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