self-associated, “distillable” ionic mediadistillableu201cself-associated离子媒体.pdfVIP

Molecules 2004, 9, 387–393 molecules ISSN 1420-3049 Self-associated, “Distillable” Ionic Media Ulf P. Kreher *, Anthony E. Rosamilia, Colin L. Raston, Janet L. Scott and Christopher R. Strauss * Centre for Green Chemistry, Monash University, PO Box 23, Victoria 3800, Australia. Fax: +61 3 8558 8001; Tel: +61 3 8558 8007. * Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-mail:UKreher@, Chris.Strauss@.au. Received 18 February 2004 / Accepted: 22 February 2004 / Published: 31 May 2004 Abstract: Liquid or low melting association products of carbon dioxide and a secondary amine, both neutral molecules that may be gaseous, are recognised as “distillable” ionic media. Keywords: DIMCARB, distillable, ionic liquid, ionic media, carbon dioxide, dimethylamine. Introduction Increased environmental awareness has led to demands and regulations for the control, at least, and preferably the avoidance of hazardous compounds. Spent volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particularly solvents, are major components of the Toxics Release Inventory [1]. Potential replacements for VOCs include ionic liquids, supercritical carbon dioxide, and water or solvent- free conditions [2]. Ionic liquids have attracted interest through their negligible vapour pressure, high solubility with many organic compounds, immiscibility with some organic solvents, and lack of flammability [3]. However, they tend to be expensive and are often available in only limited quantities. Also, toxicological data are limited for ionic liquids, their potential metabolites and their decomposition products. Fur