1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide

Description

1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide is a chemical that has been used in organic solvents to increase the rate of reaction. It is an organic compound with a sulfonyl group, which is a functional group consisting of a sulfonate ester and a sulfonic acid.

Uses

1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide binds to hydrogen and forms hydrogen bonds with other molecules, which increases viscosity and intramolecular interaction energies. This compound also interacts with other compounds through van der Waals interactions and covid-19 pandemic interactions. It can be synthesized by reacting methylamine with 2-chloroethanesulfonylfluoride in the presence of ammonium chloride.