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1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate

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## 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate: A versatile ionic liquid for research

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([BMIM][BF4]) is a **room-temperature ionic liquid (RTIL)**, a fascinating class of salts that remain liquid at or near room temperature. This unique characteristic sets them apart from traditional molten salts, which require high temperatures to melt.

**Here's why [BMIM][BF4] is important for research:**

**1. Unique Properties:**

* **Wide electrochemical window:** [BMIM][BF4] has a wide electrochemical window, meaning it can tolerate a large voltage range without undergoing decomposition. This makes it ideal for electrochemical applications, such as batteries, fuel cells, and electrochemistry.
* **High ionic conductivity:** It possesses high ionic conductivity, enabling efficient ion transport, which is crucial for various processes like catalysis, sensors, and energy storage.
* **Low vapor pressure:** This property allows for efficient processing at elevated temperatures without significant evaporation, making it suitable for applications demanding high-temperature stability.
* **Non-flammable:** Unlike traditional organic solvents, [BMIM][BF4] is non-flammable, enhancing safety in research and industrial settings.
* **Tunable properties:** The properties of ionic liquids can be fine-tuned by modifying their cation and anion components, offering flexibility in designing tailor-made solutions for specific applications.

**2. Applications in Research:**

* **Catalysis:** [BMIM][BF4] acts as an effective solvent and catalyst in various reactions, including organic synthesis, enzymatic catalysis, and polymerizations. Its unique properties facilitate faster reaction rates, higher yields, and cleaner reactions compared to traditional solvents.
* **Electrochemistry:** Its wide electrochemical window and high ionic conductivity make it suitable for applications in batteries, fuel cells, and electroanalytical chemistry.
* **Materials Science:** [BMIM][BF4] plays a role in synthesizing new materials with specific properties, such as polymers, composites, and nanomaterials.
* **Separations:** Its unique solvation properties enable selective separation of substances, including metal ions, organic compounds, and gases.
* **Biotechnology:** It shows potential in biocatalysis, enzyme immobilization, and drug delivery due to its biocompatibility and ability to dissolve a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds.

**3. Advantages over traditional solvents:**

* **Reduced environmental impact:** It can be used as a green solvent alternative to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), minimizing pollution and promoting sustainable practices.
* **Enhanced safety:** Its non-flammable nature makes it safer to handle compared to volatile organic solvents.
* **Improved reaction efficiency:** Its unique properties can enhance reaction rates, yields, and selectivity compared to traditional solvents.

**In summary, [BMIM][BF4] is a powerful tool for researchers across various disciplines, offering unique properties and versatile applications. Its ability to act as a solvent, catalyst, and medium for specific reactions continues to push the boundaries of chemical research and pave the way for sustainable and innovative solutions.**

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID2734178
CHEMBL ID3186788
SCHEMBL ID34458
SCHEMBL ID1536894
MeSH IDM0377695

Synonyms (52)

Synonym
c8h15bf4n2
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium terafluoroborate
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, >=97.0% (hplc)
B2195
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ,
1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate
174501-65-6
nsc-746785
AKOS007930082
NCGC00260169-01
cas-174501-65-6
tox21_202621
dtxsid5049231 ,
dtxcid7029087
1- n -butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate
AKOS016004437
FT-0608142
3-butyl-1-methyl-1h-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate
bmimbf4
1-methyl-3-butylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate
butylmethylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate(1-)
3-butyl-1-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate
bmim tetrafluoroborate
1h-imidazolium, 3-butyl-1-methyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-) (1:1)
unii-t2tvz2306t
butylmethylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate [mi]
nsc 746785
t2tvz2306t ,
SCHEMBL34458
1-butyl-3-methyl-1h-imidazol-3-ium tetrafluoroborate
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluorborate
1-butyl-3-methyl-3h-imidazol-1-ium tetrafluoroborate
LSBXQLQATZTAPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SCHEMBL1536894
AC-30202
CHEMBL3186788
F0001-0635
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, >=98%
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, for catalysis, >=98.5% (hplc)
mfcd03095449
Q6143623
1-butyl-3-methylimidazol-3-ium;tetrafluoroborate
AS-17856
AMY18677
[bmim]bf4
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborat
3-butyl-1-methyl-1h-imidazol-3-iumtetrafluoroborate
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, puriss
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, for hplc
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate [bmim] [bf4]
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, for catalysis

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"A systematic biosensor is constructed for the estimation of toxic compounds based on photosynthetic activity measurement in Selenastrum capricornutum cells."( Microalgal photosynthetic activity measurement system for rapid toxicity assessment.
Cho, CW; Jeon, YC; Jung, HY; Lee, DS; Min, J; Pham, TP; Yun, YS, 2008
)
0.35
" Comparing with the EC(50) values of cadmium chloride and mercury chloride, [bmim]BF(4) is not very toxic, but it may have a long-term toxic effect on mammalian cells."( Conductive polymer as a controlled microenvironment for the potentiometric high-throughput evaluation of ionic liquid cell toxicity.
Qiu, W; Zeng, X, 2008
)
0.35
" Anions incorporating fluorine were more toxic than those without it, and their toxicity rose with an increase in the number of fluorine atoms."( Toxicity of various anions associated with methoxyethyl methyl imidazolium-based ionic liquids on Clostridium sp.
Francis, AJ; Malhotra, SV; Wang, H, 2011
)
0.37
" Specifically, exposure of the algae Scenedesmus rubescens, crustaceans Thamnocephalus platyurus and Artemia franciscana, rotifers Brachionus calyciflorus and Brachionus plicatilis and bivalve Mytilus galloprovincialis to different concentrations of [bmim][BF4], [omim][BF4] and/or a binary mixture of [bmim][BF4]-[omim][BF4] (1:1) with or without acetone (carrier solvent), revealed that solvent can differentially mediate ILs' toxic profile."( Toxicity of two imidazolium ionic liquids, [bmim][BF4] and [omim][BF4], to standard aquatic test organisms: Role of acetone in the induced toxicity.
Dailianis, S; Tsarpali, V, 2015
)
0.42
"The toxic effects of eight common ionic liquids (ILs) on wheat seedlings was evaluated with specific emphasis on the influence of concentration range, anion species and cation chain length of ILs."( Phytotoxicity of ionic liquids with different structures on wheat seedlings and evaluation of their toxicity attenuation at the presence of modified biochar by adsorption effect.
Cao, K; Ding, Y; Gao, B; Gao, W; Liu, S; Sun, L; Wang, L; Yu, F; Zhou, Y, 2018
)
0.48
"Arabidopsis thaliana was selected as model organisms to investigate the toxic effect and mechanism of four kinds of imidazolium and pyridinium ionic liquids (ILs) on plant seedling taproots."( Toxic effect and mechanism of four ionic liquids on seedling taproots of Arabidopsis thaliana.
Cui, Y; Du, D; Gao, L; Guo, J; Li, M; Liu, L; Liu, Z; Wang, L; Xue, Y; Zhang, Y, 2018
)
0.48
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Protein Targets (2)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
acetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)Potency63.77730.002541.796015,848.9004AID1347395
nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 isoform 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency65.32210.000627.21521,122.0200AID743202; AID743219
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (2)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1271201Cytotoxicity against human Caco2 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay2015ACS medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-12, Volume: 6, Issue:11
Cytotoxic Activity of Salicylic Acid-Containing Drug Models with Ionic and Covalent Binding.
AID1271200Cytotoxicity against human 3215LS cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay2015ACS medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-12, Volume: 6, Issue:11
Cytotoxic Activity of Salicylic Acid-Containing Drug Models with Ionic and Covalent Binding.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (160)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's65 (40.63)29.6817
2010's93 (58.13)24.3611
2020's2 (1.25)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 34.51

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index34.51 (24.57)
Research Supply Index5.08 (2.92)
Research Growth Index6.91 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index42.91 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (34.51)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other160 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]