Description

1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrachloroferrate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the ferrate class, known for its unique magnetic and catalytic properties. This compound serves as a versatile and efficient catalyst and electrolyte, offering significant advantages in reaction kinetics and process stability for specialized chemical syntheses. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and advanced material science, where its specific anion-cation combination is critical.

Application

• Catalyst for Organic Synthesis: Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation, acylation, and other coupling reactions.
• Electrolyte Component: Used in advanced electrochemical applications, including batteries and capacitors, due to its ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical window.
• Magnetic Ionic Liquid: Utilized in separation processes and as a tunable solvent in magnetically-assisted chemical reactions.
• Material Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or templating agent in the preparation of magnetic nanoparticles and other functional materials.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic systems and ionic liquid functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrachloroferrate
CAS No.	850331-04-3
Molecular Formula	C6H11N2FeCl4
Molecular Weight	307.82 g/mol
Synonyms	EMIM FeCl4; [EMIM][FeCl4]; 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium ferrate tetrachloride; 1-Ethyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium tetrachloroferrate(1-); Ionic Liquid 850331-04-3; EMIM Tetrachloroferrate; EMIM Ferric Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrachloroferrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark colored liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Chloride Impurity	≤ 0.1%

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