1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethansulfonate

CAS NO.：174899-66-2
Empirical Formula: C9H15F3N2O3S
Molecular Weight: 288.29
MDL number: MFCD03427620
EINECS: 200-145-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-04-25 13:42:50

What is 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethansulfonate?

Chemical properties

Clear pale yellow to yellow liquid

The Uses of 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethansulfonate

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The Uses of 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethansulfonate

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate can be used as an alternative to lithium perchlorate-diethyl ether mixture in the Diels-Alder reaction.

General Description

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate [bmim][OTf] is a versatile ionic liquid commonly used in synthetic chemistry.

Properties of 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethansulfonate

Melting point:	16°C
Density	1.292 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
refractive index	1.434
Flash point:	>100°C
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Yellow to Green
PH	7-8 (200g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	174899-66-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethansulfonate

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements	H301:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.