Aliquat Research Articles

Optimizing Formalin Detection in Fish Using QCM Sensors with TOMAC Membrane Coatings for Product Quality Monitoring

<span lang="EN-AU">Detection of formalin in fishery products is a significant concern in the food industry to ensure consumer safety. This study compared the performance of Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) sensors without a membrane and with a Trioctyl methyl ammonium Chloride (TOMAC) membrane coating in detecting formalin in fish samples. The research findings indicate that QCM without a membrane for formalin samples has a lower detection limit of 150 ppm and an upper detection limit of 350 ppm with a sensitivity of 2194.171 Hz/ppm. On the other hand, QCM with a TOMAC membrane coating has a lower detection limit of 400 ppm and an upper detection limit of 550 ppm with a sensitivity of 842.7551 Hz/ppm. Meanwhile, QCM without a membrane for formalin in fish samples has a lower detection limit of 450 ppm and an upper detection limit of 650 ppm with a sensitivity of 15386.38 Hz/ppm. At the same time, QCM with a TOMAC membrane coating for formalin in fish samples has a lower detection limit of 350 ppm and an upper detection limit of 500 ppm with a sensitivity of 23108.9 Hz/ppm. Response time analysis shows that both sensors reach a steady state condition after 12 seconds. This study highlights the importance of selecting appropriate sensors for detecting formalin in fishery products, considering detection limits, sensitivity, and response time as crucial criteria. Thus, these findings can guide the fisheries industry in choosing effective and accurate formalin detection technology.</span>

Medium/Long Chain Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvent-Based Liquid Phase Microextraction for the Determination of Rhein, Emodin, and Chrysophanol with Detection by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Medium/long-chain fatty acids/alcohols as hydrogen bond donors coupled with methyltrioctylammonium chloride were used to prepare hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (DESs) that were employed for the extraction of the anthraquinones (rhein, emodin, and chrysophanol) from fetal bovine serum. Hydrophobic DES-based liquid-phase microextraction and high-performance liquid chromatography were developed. The most suitable combination was optimized for liquid-phase microextraction. Spiked fetal bovine serum was analyzed with satisfactory extraction recoveries.

Extraction and Separation of zirconium using Aliquat 336 from Egyptian black sand

A solvent extraction method has been employed to extract and separate zirconium from the nitric acid medium using 6% tri-caprylmethylammonium chloride (Aliquat 336) [CH3(CH2)7]3N+(CH3) Cl- dissolved in kerosene as diluent. The relevant factors controlling the extraction process of zirconium using Aliquat 336 were studied. These factors include Aliquat 336 concentration, A:O phase ratio, contact time and diluent type. More than 99.6% of Zr was extracted by 6% Aliquat 336 at contact time 10 minutes, phase ratio O:A (v: v) 2:1 and the diluent were kerosene. Third phase formation was studied and dissolving it by using decanol as modifier was also done. Stripping of zirconium from loaded Aliquat 336 has been carried out using 4M H2SO4 as an effective stripping agent. The feasibility of using Aliquat 336 for separation of zirconium was assisted by stripping studies. The loaded zirconium onto Aliquat 336 has been stripped by stripping efficiency 94.18% when using 4M H2SO4 as an efficient eluting agent at 10 minutes contact time and phase ratio O:A (v: v) 1:1.

A novel water-in-deep eutectic solvent microemulsions for chemical polishing of single crystal KDP

Microemulsion (ME) has been investigated as a chemical polishing (CP) fluid for effective polishing of single crystal potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KDP), perfectly avoiding the generation of mechanical stress. In this work, a water-in-deep eutectic solvent ME was proposed as the polishing fluid for CP of single crystal KDP. Deep eutectic solvent (DES) is formulated using n-octanol as hydrogen bond donor and methyltrioctylammonium chloride (MTOAC) as hydrogen bond acceptor, with a mass ratio of 2:1. The ME was prepared by mixing DES as the oil phase (12.5 %, wt.), a hydrochloric acid solution as the water phase (12.5 %, wt.), and isopropanol as the cosolvent (75 %, wt.), without adding any other surfactants. The properties of the ME were characterized by conductivity measurements and ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy. The reactivity of ME with KDP was measured by the conductivity method, and it was higher at low pH values. A hydrochloric acid solution with a pH of 3 was selected as aqueous phase, considering its effects on particle size, salt loading, and static etching rate. The water content affects the polarity of ME and the final water content was determined to be 12.5 % to ensure high polarity of ME. The surface quality of the KDP crystals before and after polishing was examined using grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD) analysis. The average roughness of the KDP crystal surface was decreased from 1.96 nm to 1.43 nm, and the root-mean-square (RMS) roughness was reduced from 2.81 nm to 1.86 nm, demonstrating a significant polishing effect. Finally, the polishing mechanism was elucidated in terms of the irreversible chemical reaction between the active components in the microemulsion and the KDP crystals.

Selective Multiphase-Assisted Oxidation of Bio-Sourced Primary Alcohols over Ru- and Mo- Carbon Supported Catalysts.

The oxidation of representative bio-based benzyl-type alcohols has been successfully carried out in a multiphase (MP) system comprised of three mutually immiscible liquid components as water, isooctane, and a hydrophobic ionic liquid as methyltrioctylammonium chloride ([N8881][Cl]), a heterogeneous catalyst (either ad-hoc synthesized carbon-supported Mo or a commercial 5% Ru/C), and air as an oxidant. The MP-reaction proceeded as an interfacial process with Mo/C or Ru/C perfectly segregated in the ionic liquid phase and the reactant(s)/products(s) dissolved in the aqueous solution. This environment proved excellent to convert quantitatively benzyl alcohols into the corresponding aldehydes with a selectivity up to 99%, without overoxidation to carboxylic acids. The nature of the catalyst, however, affected the operating conditions with Ru/C active at a lower T and t (130 °C, 4-6 h) compared to Mo/C (150 °C, 24 h). The phase confinement was advantageous also to facilitate the products isolation and the recycle of the catalyst. Notably, in the Mo/C-catalyzed oxidation of benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde was achieved with unaltered selectivity (>99%) at complete conversion, for 5 subsequent reactions through a semicontinuous procedure in which the catalyst was reused in-situ, without ever removing it from the reactor or treating it in any way.

Adsorption and transport of acid dye through polymer inclusion membrane with Aliquat 336 and TBP

Colour is typically the initial pollutant identified in wastewater. Membrane separation represents a novel approach to separation processes, with expectations of supplanting many traditional separation systems. The aim of this study is to investigate polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs) consisting of tri octyl methyl ammonium chloride as the carrier, tributylphosphate as the modifier, poly-vinyl chloride as the base polymer and 2-Nitro phenyl pentyl ether as the plasticizer for removing an acid dye (Red Erionyl A-3G) from aqueous solution. The dye adsorption on the membrane surface and its transition to the stripping phase was achieved by placing the membrane between two glass cells. Changing the stripping solution ensured both adsorption on the membrane surface and the transfer of all the dye to the stripping stage. Using a mixture of 0.8 M salicylic acid and 0.8 M NaOH, along with stirring at 1000 rpm during the stripping phase, extraction efficiency reached 98% in the feed phase and 53% in the stripping phase. When 1 M NaOH solution was employed as the stripping solution, the membrane absorbed all the dye within 10 minutes, but there was no transition to the stripping phase. The membrane has a durability of 2 days.Graphical abstract

Reactive extraction for the separation of glyceric acid from aqueous solutions with 2-naphthaleneboronic acid and tri-octyl methyl ammonium chloride

Reactive extraction for the separation of glyceric acid from aqueous solutions with 2-naphthaleneboronic acid and tri-octyl methyl ammonium chloride

Synergism induced intensification for the recovery of phenolic compounds using polymer inclusion membranes containing binary mixed carriers

The separation and recovery of phenolic compounds from wastewater have both economic and practical significance. In this study, polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs) were developed using binary mixed carriers containing trioctylmethylammonium chloride (Aliquat 336) and tributyl phosphate (TBP), and poly(vinyl) chloride (PVC) as the base polymer for the recovery of phenolic compounds from aqueous solutions. The use of mixed carriers Aliquat 336 + TBP enhanced the extractability and transport efficiency of phenol, indicating the presence of synergism. The optimal results of this work showed that the maximum of transport fluxes (JSmax or -JMmax) increased from 0.097 (h−1) using the PIM composed of 40 wt% PVC and 60 wt% Aliquat 336, to 0.143 (h−1) using the PIM composed of 40 wt% PVC + 40 wt% Aliquat 336 + 20 wt% TBP. The addition of TBP eliminated the retention of the extracted Aliquat 336-phenol complexes in the membrane by forming an adduct with extracted species. The extraction/stripping efficiencies of 93.5%/83.8% and the permeability coefficient of 5.88 μm s−1 were obtained. The PIM containing synergistic mixed carriers could be recycled at least 15 times.

Separation of acetochlor through polymeric membrane system

In this study, an acetochlor belonging to the herbicide group was transported using a synthesized polymer inclusion membrane (PIM). Tricapryl-methylammonium chloride (Aliquat 366) and cellulose triacetate (CTA) were used as carrier and support material, respectively, in the membrane structure. The acetochlor samples taken during the transport from the donor phase containing 0.1 M HCl to the acceptor phase containing pure water were determined by Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The permeability coefficient (P), rate constant (k), and material flow rate (J) values were calculated at the end of the transportation processes. The recovery factor (%) was determined to be 91.2 % at the end of 240 min of transportation time. The effects of relative amounts of the target analyte, carrier, and acid type on the donor phase were determined, as well as those of the acceptor phase pH and stirring effect. The results achieved in this study suggest that a stable and environmentally sustainable polymer inclusion membrane system might be used to effectively transport acetochlor.

Production of vanadyl sulfate electrolyte from stone coal acidic leaching solution using mediation solvent extraction-complex reductive stripping method

In this study, a new method for vanadium extraction and separation from acidic stone coal leaching solution was proposed. With the addition of H2O2 in the solution, the positive vanadium VO2+ ion in the solution was converted into anionic di-peroxo vanadium VO(O2)2- ion. Using methyl tri-octyl ammonium chloride (N263) + n-octanol + sulfonated kerosene as extractant, vanadium was fully separated from Fe (III) and other metal impurities during the extraction process. Under the conditions of 10 % N263, 10 % n-octanol, reaction time 10 min, and O/A ratio 1:1, 99 % of vanadium was extracted into the organic phase. After extraction, an organic phase containing V and Mo was obtained. Due to low solubility of V (V) in acidic solution, oxalic acid was mixed with sulfuric acid solution and employed as complex-stripping solution. It was found that oxalate ion formed a complex with V (V), which could break the solubility barrier of V (V) in acidic solution, realizing the direct stripping of V (V). The effect of oxalic acid amount and temperature on the stripping process were investigated, the results showed that increase in oxalic acid amount and reaction temperature favored vanadium stripping. Under conditions of 25 % H2SO4, oxalic acid concentration of 1 g/L, 80 °C temperature, reaction time 50 min, and O/A ratio of 6:1, 99.7 % of vanadium was stripped into the aqueous solution. The vanadyl sulfate product obtained was compared with standard vanadium electrolyte, and it was found that vanadyl sulfate obtained by this method meets the requirements of vanadium electrolyte relevant standards. This paper proposed a new process for high purity vanadyl sulfate production from acidic stone coal leaching solution, which could provide a reference for Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFB) industry.

High-efficiency process of aluminum removal from rare earth solutions using a readily industrialized ionic liquid

Aluminum (Al) is often associated with rare earth resources, and the removal of Al3+ from rare earth elements (REEs) is a difficult task due to its amphoteric properties. Aluminum ions (Al3+) enrich in Sm3+-Gd3+ solution with the traditional 2-Ethylhexylphosphoric acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester (P507)-kerosene-HCl system, emulsifying the phases, polluting the rare earth products and reducing the separation efficiency. A readily industrialized ionic liquid (IL) was synthesized with methyltrioctylammonium chloride ([N1888]Cl) and industrial naphthenic acid (NA) for the purification of Al3+ from GdCl3 solution. Under the experimental conditions, the extraction properties of diluted [N1888][NA], diluted NA and saponified NA were comparatively investigated and the separation factors (βAl/Gd) of Al/Gd were 23.0, 3.5 and 1.3, respectively. The effects of the salting-out agent, extraction agent, pH value and phase ratio on metal extraction efficiency were optimized. Finally, the industrial GdCl3 feed with a high Al3+ impurity of 889 mg/L was lowered to 5 mg/L. The removal efficiency of Al3+ was 99.4%, and the purity of Gd3+ was 99.998%. It provides a potential method for Al3+ purification from rare earth solutions with advantages of high efficiency, raw materials availability and ready industrialization.

Novel Extraction of Phosphorus using Interaction of Tricaprylylmethylammonium Chloride (TOMAC) with Biodegradable Mixture of Vegetable Oils

This work addresses the development of green formulation for phosphorus compound removal from aqueous solution via solvent extraction process. Several types of extractants, diluents and stripping agents were experimentally investigated and the best formulation was determined. Additionally, other parameters investigated were extractant and stripping agent concentrations. Results showed that TOMAC, a mixture of palm oil (PO) and sunflower oil (SO) as well as sodium chloride (NaCl) turned out to be the best extractant, diluent and stripping agent, respectively. Almost 100 % of 50 ppm of phosphorus were successfully extracted under optimum conditions of 0.3M TOMAC in a mixture of 50% PO + 50% SO. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed the intermolecular bonding formation between phosphorus, vegetable oils and TOMAC molecules. Meanwhile, almost 96.5% of phosphorus can be recovered using 1.0M NaCl in two stages of stripping process. Stoichiometric studies showed that about one mole of TOMAC and NaCl were involved during the extraction and stripping reaction of phosphorus, respectively. It can be concluded that the solvent extraction with new green formulation containing TOMAC in interaction with vegetable oils seems to be one of the novel sustainable approaches in removing phosphorus from agricultural wastewater.

Study on the extraction and separation of precious metals from wastewater using a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent

Efficient and sustainable recovery of precious metals from the acidic leaching solution of solid waste is considered to be the main solution to the scarcity of precious metal resources. In this study, a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent (HDES) was synthesized using trioctylmethylammonium chloride (N263) and oleic acid (OA). HDES was then used for the efficient recovery of Ir, Pt, Ru, and Rh from leaching solution containing precious metals. The effects of different molar ratios between N263 and OA, the initial pH of the aqueous phase, the oscillation time, and the phase ratio O/A of the extraction process were investigated. The organic phases were characterized analytically using ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and electrospray ionization–mass spectrometry to further investigate the reaction mechanisms of the extraction process. The single-stage extraction percentages of Ir(IV), Ru(III), Pt(IV), and Rh(III) ions were 97.57%, 94.26%, 99.55%, and 15.1%, respectively. The high saturation extraction capacity of HDES enabled a high precious metal load, reaching 18.44 g L−1. Hydrogen bonds were formed between Cl-, which was bound by electrostatic force in the N263 structure, and H in the -COOH group in the OA molecule. During the extraction process, metal chloride complex ions replaced Cl- and entered the organic phase as 2[C17H33-COOH···N263+]IrCl62-, 3[C17H33-COOH···N263+]RuCl63-, 2[C17H33-COOH···N263+]PtCl62-, and 3[C17H33-COOH···N263+]RhCl63-. After scrubbing for effective removal of Cu and Fe in the loaded organic phase, different systems were used for stripping. The stripping percentage of precious metal ions reached more than 96.3%, providing efficient separation of the four precious metals from wastewater.

Role of ammonium ionic liquid and Pd nanoparticles in cavitation-based graphite decontamination and recycling process

Sonochemical recovery of radioactive contaminants from nuclear graphite has been demonstrated to be quite invaluable in recent studies. However, graphite is a soft material and is prone to erosion and wear. This restricts the recycle of graphite cleaned using ultrasound beyond a few decontamination cycles. Hence, it is an imperative to prevent the surface erosion of graphite in the sonic field. The current work studies the efficacy of ultrasound in decontaminating ceria contaminated graphite coupons using a cocktail of acids (0.25 M HNO3 − 1 M HCOOH − 0.2 M [N2H5][NO3]). Based on the superlative effects of ionic liquids in lubrication and erosion prevention, the effect of adding ionic liquid stabilized Pd nanoparticles to the leachate was also studied. It was observed that the Trioctylmethyl ammonium chloride (TOMAC) ionic liquid prevented the generation of the carbon residue due to a protective viscous layer formation reducing the mechanical effects of cavitation on graphite surface. It also helped in maintaining the porosity change in graphite microstructure around 5% after 15 cycles of decontamination. TOMAC also proved to offer better surface protection on graphite compared to imidazolium-based ILs, based on the change in compressive strength and porosity in different ionic liquids. The palladium nanoparticles, on the other hand, helped in reductive dissolution of ceria layer by acting as a reducing agent due to its lower reduction potential compared to cerium. With the surge in demand of graphite worldwide, a non-destructive decontamination process for graphite with no secondary waste generation is the need of the hour. This study is an attempt in that direction.

Polymeric Inclusion Membranes Based on Ionic Liquids for Selective Separation of Metal Ions.

In this work, poly(vinyl chloride)-based polymeric ionic liquid inclusion membranes were used in the selective separation of Fe(III), Zn(II), Cd(II), and Cu(II) from hydrochloride aqueous solutions. The ionic liquids under study were 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate, [omim+][PF6-] and methyl trioctyl ammonium chloride, [MTOA+][Cl-]. For this purpose, stability studies of different IL/base polymer compositions against aqueous phases were carried out. Among all polymer inclusion membranes studied, [omim+][PF6-]/PVC membranes at a ratio of 30/70 and [MTOA+][Cl-]/PVC membranes at a ratio of 70/30 were able to retain up to 82% and 48% of the weight of the initial ionic liquid, respectively, after being exposed to a solution of metal ions in 1 M HCl for 2048 h (85 days). It was found that polymer inclusion membranes based on the ionic liquid methyl trioctyl ammonium chloride allowed the selective separation of Zn(II)/Cu(II) and Zn(II)/Fe(III) mixtures with separation factors of 1996, 606 and, to a lesser extent but also satisfactorily, Cd(II)/Cu(II) mixtures, with a separation factor of 112. Therefore, selecting the appropriate ionic liquid/base polymer mixture makes it possible to create polymeric inclusion membranes capable of selectively separating target metal ions.

An effervescence-assisted microextraction for parabens in foodstuffs based on deep eutectic solvent composed of methyltrioctyl ammonium chloride and decanoic acid

An efficient and ecofriendly effervescence-assisted emulsification microextraction approach based on hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent (EA-EME-DES) was developed for the sensitive chromatographic determination of parabens (i.e., methyl-, ethyl-, propyl- and butylparaben) in foodstuffs. The DES extractant consisted of methyltrioctyl ammonium chloride (MTAC) and decanoic acid (DecA) (1:3, mol/mol), and had high hydrophobicity, solubility and stability. During the microextraction procedure, sodium carbonate was introduced to facilitate the dissolution of parabens in aqueous solution, DES dispersion and phase separation by enhancing solution pH and generating CO2 bubbles. The developed method exhibited satisfactory linearity (R2 ≥ 0.9986), detection limits (0.01–0.03 μg/g), quantitation limits (0.04–0.09 μg/g), recoveries (87.8% to 111%, with RSDs of 0.8% to 5%) and negligible matrix effects, hence it had remarkable effectiveness and applicability in determining parabens in complex foodstuffs.

Simultaneous determination of five compounds in Codonopsis Radix using a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent based on vortex-assisted dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction coupled with HPLC

A vortex-assisted dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction was proposed based on hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent and high performance liquid chromatography for the quantitative study of five small molecular compounds (tangshenoside I, lobetyolinin, lobetyolin, lobetyol, atractylenolide III) and quality evaluation of Codonopsis Radix. In this experiment, the primary factors impacting the extraction competence process were optimized. Under optimal conditions that were DES (methyltrioctylammonium chloride: glycerol, molar ratio 1:4, 70 μL), pH = 7, vortex time of 90 s, centrifugal time of 2 min, enrichment factors of 6.0, 6.2, 18.9, 58.7, 63.2 for tangshenoside I, lobetyolinin, lobetyolin, lobetyol, atractylenolide III were obtained. The detection limits of the above five components were respectively 9, 6, 2, 0.1, 0.6 µg/L and five analytes had excellent linearities in individual linear ranges (R2 > 0.990). Good precision and recovery were 0.5%-8.8% and 92.3%-111.5%. The quantitative results revealed that the proposed approach is quick, simple, feasible, and could accurately detect the contents of five target analytes in 18 batches samples. Finally, five components could be chemical markers to objectively distinguish different specifications of Codonopsis Radix by analysis of variance, further contributing a foundation for quality evaluation and control of Codonopsis Radix.

Kinetics of ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction of vanadium with methyltrioctylammonium chloride (MAC)

The ultrasound-assisted extraction process of vanadium from the aqueous phase to the organic phase by methyltrioctylammonium chloride (MAC) was studied. The factors that influence the vanadium extraction rate such as stirring speed, temperature, and ultrasound power were investigated. The rate expression of vanadium extraction with ultrasound was established. The extraction process could consist of diffusion and chemical capturing steps at the aqueous-organic interface. This study demonstrated that the diffusion resistance could be eliminated by increasing the stirring speed and ultrasound power. The vanadium extraction process without diffusion resistance conformed to the first-order kinetic model. The activation energy (Ea) of this extraction process was determined as 36.7 kJ mol−1 along with a pre-exponential factor k0a as 3.27 × 105 s−1, while the ultrasound enhancement factor can be expressed as ε = 1 + 1.40 × 10−2P - 6.61 × 10−5P2. The optimal extraction kinetics are identified by examining the factors affecting the vanadium extraction rate (rextr), which are stirring speed ≥ 200 rpm, ultrasound power (P) = 90 W, extraction temperature (T) = 318.15 K. This study provides a theoretical basis for the extraction process of vanadium and aids the design of ultrasound-assisted extraction applications.

Determination of Flavonoid Compounds in Shanxi Aged Vinegars Based on Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvent VALLME-HPLC Method: Assessment of the Environmental Impact of the Developed Method.

This research presents a novel, eco-friendly, vortex-assisted liquid-liquid microextraction (VALLME) approach, integrating hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (DESs) with HPLC for the identification and quantification of nine specific flavonoids in Shanxi aged vinegar (SAV). The parameters of DES-VALLME, including the ratio of trioctylmethylammonium chloride to 1,4-butanediol (1:6), DES volume (150 μL), vortex duration (5 min), the concentration of NaCl (0.40 g), and centrifugation time (10 min), were optimized to achieve the maximum extraction efficiency of target substances. Under these optimal conditions, quantitative analyses performed via HPLC demonstrated a broad linear range of 0.20-50.00 μg/mL and correlation coefficients (r2) greater than 0.9944 for all nine calibration curves. The limits of detection (LOD) and limits of quantitation (LOQ) were 0.09-0.18 μg/mL and 0.30-0.60 μg/mL, respectively, ensuring high sensitivity. The relative standard deviations for intra-day and inter-day variability were within the acceptable range, 2.34-3.77% and 3.04-4.96%, respectively, demonstrating the method's reliability. The recovery rates ranged from 85.97% to 108.11%, underscoring the method's precision. This technique exhibited a significant enrichment effect (enrichment factor: 43 to 296) on SAV flavonoids. Notably, the eco-friendliness of this procedure was evaluated using the Analytical Eco-Scale, Green Analytical Procedure Index, and Analytical Greenness Metric. The results suggested that this technique is a viable green alternative to traditional flavonoid determination methods in SAV. In summary, this novel method provides a theoretical basis for assessing flavonoid content in SAV samples and tracing SAV products. This contribution has significant implications for enhancing analytical techniques in food chemistry and environmental science and the sustainable development of the food industry.

Selective extraction of molybdenum (VI) with novel ionic liquid from nitric acid solution

ABSTRACT The novel ionic liquid [Aliq–336]+[HCit]− is produced by the reaction of tricaprylylmethyl ammonium chloride, Aliq–336, and tri-sodium citrate. In this investigation, the extraction of Mo(VI) from the nitric acid solution using ([Aliq-336]+[HCit]−) ionic liquid in toluene as a diluent was studied. The effects of various parameters on the extraction process such as shaking time, nitric acid concentration, ionic liquid concentration, hydrogen ion, nitrate ion, Mo(VI) concentration as well as temperature were evaluated. The loading capacity of the prepared ionic liquid was 0.078 mole of Mo(VI) per mole [Aliq-336]+[HCit]−. On the basis of IR spectra and the slope analysis method, the installation of the expected extracted metal species in the organic phase was found to be . As well, the average conditional extraction constant (KCex) for Mo(VI) extraction was 45.96 ± 3.5. The stripping percent of Mo(VI) reached the maximum value (exceeding 99.0%) with 0.5 mol/L sodium acetate as well as 1.0 mol/L of different mineral acids. Based on the obtained results, the prepared ionic liquid in toluene could be used for the effective extraction of molybdenum (VI) from a synthetic mixture of different metal ions found in fission products.