Description

1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Trifluoroacetate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium family. It serves as a versatile, non-aqueous reaction medium and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis, offering advantages in reaction efficiency and product separation. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and materials science sectors seeking innovative solvents and electrolytes.

Application

• Green Solvent & Reaction Medium: Used as an alternative to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in organic synthesis, catalysis, and polymerization reactions.
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in electrochemical applications, including batteries, supercapacitors, and electrodeposition processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates specific synthesis steps, such as alkylation and condensation reactions, under mild conditions.
• Separation Science: Acts as a stationary phase modifier in chromatography or as an extractant in liquid-liquid extraction.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in the synthesis of advanced materials, including functional polymers and nanostructures.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a matrix or solvent in mass spectrometry and other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	174899-65-1
Molecular Formula	C8H11F3N2O2
Molecular Weight	224.18 g/mol
Synonyms	EMIM TFA; [EMIM][TFA]; 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoroacetate; 3-Ethyl-1-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoroacetate; 1-Ethyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium trifluoroacetate; EMIM CF3COO; Ionic Liquid 107
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Trifluoroacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content (Cl⁻)	≤ 100 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.