1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate

• CAT Number: M351435
• CAS Number: 284049-75-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈N₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 198.26
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: 1-Butyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium acetate, 1-Methyl-3-butylimidazolium acetate
• IUPAC Name: 1-butyl-3-methylimidazol-3-ium;acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H15N2.C2H4O2/c1-3-4-5-10-7-6-9(2)8-10;1-2(3)4/h6-8H,3-5H2,1-2H3;1H3,(H,3,4)/q+1;/p-1
• InChIKey: BSKSXTBYXTZWFI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CCCCN1C=C[N+](=C1)C.CC(=O)[O-]

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate (Cat No.:M351435) is an ionic liquid composed of the 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cation and the acetate anion. Known for its low volatility, high thermal stability, and tunable solvent properties, BMIM acetate is widely used as a green solvent in chemical synthesis, biomass processing, and catalysis. It effectively dissolves cellulose and other biopolymers, enabling environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional solvents. Its strong hydrogen bond basicity enhances its performance in various organic reactions, such as esterifications and transesterifications. BMIM acetate also finds use in electrochemistry and materials science.