Description

1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloroaluminate(III)-Kit is a high-purity ionic liquid salt, specifically formulated as a convenient kit for research and development. This compound is a versatile Lewis acidic ionic liquid, serving as a powerful catalyst and solvent in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and materials science, where precise control over reaction environments is critical.

Application

• Friedel-Crafts Alkylation and Acylation: Acts as a highly efficient, recyclable catalyst and solvent system.
• Electrolyte Component: Used in advanced battery systems, including aluminum-ion and lithium-ion batteries.
• Catalysis for Fine Chemical Synthesis: Facilitates isomerization, oligomerization, and other complex organic transformations.
• Gas Capture and Separation: Employed as a functional medium for absorbing acidic gases like CO₂ and SO₂.
• Electrodeposition of Aluminum: Serves as a key component in non-aqueous plating baths for metal coating.
• Materials Processing: Utilized as a solvent for the dissolution and processing of specialized polymers and inorganic materials.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new catalytic pathways and ionic liquid properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloroaluminate(III)-Kit
CAS No.	87587-77-7
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₁Cl₃AlN₂ (for the chloroaluminate anion complex)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	EMIM Chloroaluminate; 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloroaluminate; [EMIM]Cl-AlCl₃; EMIM AlCl₄ (when molar ratio is 1:1); Ethylmethylimidazolium chloroaluminate; Ionic Liquid 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium Chloroaluminate; EMIC-AlCl₃
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloroaluminate(III)-Kit is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistent composition, critical for reproducible research and process development. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, anion/cation ratio, moisture content, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts vigorously with strong bases and water. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR/IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (AlCl₃ content)	Specified molar ratio (e.g., 1:1.1, 1:1.2, 1:2.0)
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	< 500 ppm
Chloride Impurity (Ion Chromatography)	< 0.1 %
Halide Content	Contact for details
Viscosity	Contact for details
Density	Contact for details

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