Specification
Description
1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate is a room temperature ionic liquid widely used as an electrolyte in electrochemical studies. I
IUPAC Name
1-ethyl-3-methylimidazol-3-ium;tetrafluoroborate
Canonical SMILES
[B-](F)(F)(F)F.CCN1C=C[N+](=C1)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H11N2.BF4/c1-3-8-5-4-7(2)6-8;2-1(3,4)5/h4-6H,3H2,1-2H3;/q+1;-1
InChI Key
CUNYTRQQXKCRTJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
>350 °C (lit.)
Flash Point
235.4 °F - closed cup
Density
1.28 g/cm³ (24 °C)
Appearance
Colorless to Light orange to Yellow clear liquid
Application
Chemical reagents; Imidazole; Pharmaceutical intermediates; Special synthesis; Ionic liquids
Storage
Store under inert gas
Chemical Formula
[EMIM]BF4
Condition To Avoid
Hygroscopic
Hazard Statements
H302 : Harmful if swallowed.H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statements
P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.P303 + P361 + P353 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.P301 + P330 + P331 : IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.P363 : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.P301 + P312 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.P304 + P340 + P310 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.P405 : Store locked up.
Safety Description
S23-S24/25
Viscosity
33.8 cP (25 °C)