title: Hydrophobic ionic liquids incorporating N-alkylisoquinolinium cations and their utilization in liquid-liquid separations.
abstract: The first examples of Room Temperature Ionic Liquids (RTIL) containing fused polycyclic N-alkylisoquinolinium cations ([Cnisoq]+) in combination with the bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide anion ([BETI]-) have been synthesized, characterized, and utilized in liquid-liquid partitioning from water; these salts have unexpectedly low melting points and give high distribution ratios for aromatic solutes, especially chlorobenzenes, between the RTIL and water.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Center for Green Manufacturing, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Visser
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Holbrey
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Rogers