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earlier, the halogenoaluminate(III) and the closely related alkylhalogenoaluminate(III)<br />

ionic liquids have mostly been used, those based on dialkylimidazolium salts have recently<br />

attracted particular attention 69e as they possess wide liquid range, and are easy to prepare<br />

and handle. The emerging use of these ionic liquids has opened up a wide field for<br />

investigations into this new class of solvents.<br />

RTILs are either organic salts or mixtures consisting of at least one organic<br />

component. The most common salts in use are those with N-alkylpyridinium,<br />

alkylammonium, alkylphosphonium, and N, N'-dialkylimidazolium cations (Fig. II.3.1).<br />

N<br />

R<br />

Pyridinium<br />

ion<br />

R'<br />

R<br />

N<br />

R<br />

R<br />

Ammonium<br />

ion<br />

R'<br />

R<br />

P<br />

R<br />

N N R'<br />

R<br />

R<br />

Phosphonium<br />

ion<br />

Imidazolium<br />

ion<br />

Fig. II.3.1. Cations used in RTILs<br />

The initial step in the synthesis of ionic liquids is the quaternisation of an amine or<br />

phosphine for example, to form the cation. 70a,b Preparation of the pyridinium and<br />

imidazolium halides can be achieved similarly. 70c In this approach, the anionic components<br />

of the RTILs are derived from that of the alkylating agents. Interestingly, ionic liquids with<br />

melting points

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