Description
ATOMFAIR® 1-ETHYL-3-METHYLIMIDAZOLIUM CHLORIDEPRODUCT CODE: LDIM-201 / RESEARCH GRADE
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This ionic liquid has a melting point of 43.6°C and requires thermal control for liquid-phase handling. Storage below this temperature results in solidification, necessitating careful heating prior to use.
- Thermal Requirement: The solid must be heated above 45°C to achieve a fully liquid state before any transfer or processing step.
How does the 43.6 °C melting point of [C2MIm]Cl affect its suitability for room-temperature electrochemical applications?
The melting point of 43.6 °C means [C2MIm]Cl is a solid at standard laboratory temperatures, so it must be heated above 44 °C to be used as a liquid electrolyte or solvent. Its viscosity is 0.341 Pa·s at 50 °C, and electrical conductivity is 0.0622 S/m at 25 °C, but the latter is measured in the solid state and may differ in the liquid phase. This thermal requirement can be managed using heated stages or oil baths, and the wide gap between melting point and initial decomposition temperature (281 °C) allows a safe operating window.
Can [C2MIm]Cl be used in water-sensitive reactions given its high water solubility?
[C2MIm]Cl is classified as soluble in water, which makes it highly hygroscopic and prone to absorbing atmospheric moisture. For water-sensitive applications such as anhydrous synthesis or dry electrolyte preparation, the ionic liquid must be rigorously dried under vacuum and handled in an inert-atmosphere glovebox to prevent contamination. Its water solubility also allows easy purification by extraction or recrystallization from aqueous solutions when moisture is not a concern.
What are the critical handling and storage requirements for [C2MIm]Cl to ensure safety and stability?
With a flash point of 186 °C and initial decomposition at 281 °C, [C2MIm]Cl is thermally stable but should be kept away from open flames and high-temperature sources. Its hygroscopic nature requires storage in airtight, preferably glass containers under an inert gas like argon or nitrogen to avoid moisture absorption. Handling should be performed in a fume hood or glovebox, and the material is sold exclusively for laboratory research, not for commercial or diagnostic use.
This research-grade ionic liquid provides high thermal stability (decomposition at 281 °C) and moderate electrical conductivity (0.0622 S/m at 25 °C), but its melting point of 43.6 °C means it is solid at room temperature, and its viscosity of 0.341 Pa·s at 50 °C requires careful temperature and mixing control during handling.
Positive
- High thermal stability: With an initial decomposition temperature of 281 °C and flash point of 186 °C, this ionic liquid remains stable under elevated temperatures, suitable for high-temperature synthesis and processing.
- Moderate electrical conductivity: An electrical conductivity of 0.0622 S/m at 25 °C supports electrochemical applications such as electrolyte formulations and sensor development.
Trade-offs
- Solid at room temperature: A melting point of 43.6 °C requires active heating to maintain the liquid phase for handling and processing, adding thermal management infrastructure.
- High viscosity at operating temperature: Viscosity of 0.341 Pa·s at 50 °C imposes constraints on flow, mixing efficiency, and precision dispensing, necessitating robust pumping or stirring equipment.
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