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Sigma-Aldrich

1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium dicyanamide

≥98.5% (HPLC/T)

Synonym(s):

EMIM DCA

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H11N5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
177.21
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.5% (HPLC/T)

impurities

≤0.5% water

functional group

amine

SMILES string

N#C[N-]C#N.CCn1cc[n+](C)c1

InChI

1S/C6H11N2.C2N3/c1-3-8-5-4-7(2)6-8;3-1-5-2-4/h4-6H,3H2,1-2H3;/q+1;-1

InChI key

MKHFCTXNDRMIDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium dicyanamide (EMIM-DCA) is an ionic liquid that is often used as a solvent in various chemical reactions and as an electrolyte in batteries and capacitors. It is considered a greener alternative to organic traditional solvents due to its non-toxicity.

Application

1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium dicyanamide can be used in the development of polyvinyl alcohol based polymeric membranes for the for the effective separation of CO2/H2.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

429.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

221 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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