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Synthesis of the Novel Compound 1-tert-Butyl-3-Propylimidazolium Iodide.

Jordyn D. Duffy

Abstract

Research on ionic liquids has been around for several decades. These unique molecules are often used as phase transfer catalysts in chemical reactions that, in contrast to conventional catalysts, can be easily recovered to reduce the environmental impact. Until recently, most ionic liquids have not used 1-tertbutylimidazole as a starting material, because it has not been widely commercially available and can be difficult to synthesize. This research focuses on the synthesis of 1-tert-butyl-3-propylimidazolium iodide, a molecule not documented in existing literature. This compound was successfully synthesized using an SN2 reaction with modifications from previously published methods, and was characterized using 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and FT-IR. Unlike many ionic liquids, this molecule is not hygroscopic. Its stability may lead to further research using it as a small, asymmetric ionic catalyst or building block.

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