Ionic Liquids - Anions
Ionic liquids represent a new technology with potential for use in sustainable processes, e.g. as solvent replacements, in catalytic reactions or also in electrochemical devices. Ionic liquids typically comprise an organic, primarily nitrogen-containing but also phosphorus-containing, mainly heterocyclic cation and an inorganic anion. The correct choice of anion is very important because this influences the miscibility with water and other solvents, viscosity, as well as thermal and electrochemical stability. No matter whether you need bromides or chlorides as starting material, perfluorinated systems or strongly hydrophobic systems – Merck offers you everything. Also, we would be happy to work with you to choose the right ionic liquid for your system or to help you develop a new one.
