Description

1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium (L)-Lactate is a high-purity ionic liquid belonging to the imidazolium cation class, paired with a chiral lactate anion. This compound matters as a versatile, environmentally benign solvent and catalyst in advanced synthesis, offering advantages over traditional volatile organic compounds. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for applications such as chiral separations, biocatalysis, and green chemistry processes.

Application

• Green Solvent for Biocatalysis: Acts as a reaction medium for enzymes, enhancing stability and activity in synthetic transformations.
• Chiral Induction Agent: Utilized in asymmetric synthesis and chiral resolution processes due to its (L)-lactate anion.
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in advanced electrochemical devices, including batteries and sensors.
• Polymerization Medium: Serves as a solvent for the synthesis and processing of specialized polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a stationary phase modifier in chiral chromatography for separation of enantiomers.
• Carbon Dioxide Capture: Investigated as an absorbent in CO2 separation technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Functions as a building block or catalyst in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Provides a controlled ionic environment for the preparation of nanoparticles and nanostructures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium (L)-Lactate
CAS No.	878132-20-8
Molecular Formula	C11H20N2O3
Molecular Weight	228.29 g/mol
Synonyms	BMIM L-lactate; 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium L-lactate; [BMIM][L-Lac]; Butylmethylimidazolium lactate; 1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium (L)-lactate; Ionic Liquid [BMIM]Lac; 1-Butyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium (L)-Lactate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Halide Content	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
pH (10% solution)	Contact for details

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