1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate is used as a solvent in headspace gas chromatography and countercurrent chromatography, as mobile and stationary phases. It is widely used in organic synthesis, extraction technologies, electochemistry and biphasic organometallic catalysis.
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Applications
1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate is used as a solvent in headspace gas chromatography and countercurrent chromatography, as mobile and stationary phases. It is widely used in organic synthesis, extraction technologies, electochemistry and biphasic organometallic catalysis.
Solubility
Miscible with dichloromethane, chloroform, ethyl acetate. Immiscible with water, diethyl ether and hexane.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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