Synthesis and thermodynamic properties of a new task-specific ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium salicylate

Abstract

Task-specific ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium salicylate ([BMI]Sal) was synthesized in two steps. In the temperature range of 298.15–353.15 K, the density and surface tension for pure ionic liquid were determined and the thermodynamic properties of the ionic liquid were discussed in terms of Glasser’s theory. The standard molar entropy and lattice energy for [BMI]Sal have been estimated. In addition, the thermal expansion coefficient, α = 5.53 × 10−4 K−1, calculated by the interstice model is in extreme agreement with α (experimental) = 5.50 × 10−4 K−1.