Description

1-Carboxyethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride is a functionalized ionic liquid featuring a carboxylate group, offering unique properties as a reactive intermediate and a designer solvent. This compound matters for its dual functionality, combining the tunable physicochemical properties of imidazolium-based ionic liquids with the reactivity of a carboxylic acid derivative. It is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the fields of advanced material synthesis, catalysis, and green chemistry for developing novel reaction media and functional polymers.

Application

• Advanced Material Synthesis: As a building block for synthesizing task-specific ionic liquids with tailored acidity, solubility, and coordination properties.
• Polymer Science: Serving as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating poly(ionic liquid) materials with functional side chains.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acting as a ligand precursor or a functional reaction medium for catalytic processes, including carbon-carbon coupling reactions.
• Separation Technology: Utilized in the development of specialized extraction media for metal ions or biomolecules due to its carboxylate functionality.
• Electrolyte Additive: Potential application in electrochemical devices where its ionic nature and functional group can modify conductivity and electrode interfaces.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for exploring new chemistries in ionic liquid and sustainable technology research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Carboxyethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride
CAS No.	936251-66-0
Molecular Formula	C7H11ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	190.63 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1-(2-carboxyethyl)imidazolium chloride; 1-(2-Carboxyethyl)-3-methylimidazolium chloride; 3-Methyl-1-carboxyethylimidazolium chloride; CMIMCl; Carboxyethyl methylimidazolium chloride; Ionic liquid [CMIm][Cl] derivative; 2-(3-Methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium-1-yl)acetate hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-Carboxyethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 uptake and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for prolonged stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Halide Content (Titration)	Conforms

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