Product Name: 1-Tetradecyl-3-Methylimidazolium Bromide
Chemical Formula: C18H35BrN2
CAS Number: 463138-61-4
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagents, chemical synthesis, ionic liquids research
Supplier: Refer to the catalog or supplier’s documentation for current contact details
Synonyms: [C14mim]Br, 1-methyl-3-tetradecylimidazolium bromide
Emergency Phone Number: National/local poison center or chemical safety office
Classification: Harmful if swallowed and in contact with skin, causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation
Hazard Statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed; H312: Harmful in contact with skin; H315: Causes skin irritation; H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Signal Word: Warning
Pictograms: Exclamation mark (GHS07)
Precautionary Statements: Use personal protective equipment, avoid breathing dust, wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling
Potential Health Effects: Eyes—irritation, redness; Skin—dryness, irritation; Respiratory—cough, discomfort; Ingestion—gastrointestinal distress
Environmental Hazards: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Chemical Name: 1-Tetradecyl-3-Methylimidazolium Bromide
Chemical Formula: C18H35BrN2
Molecular Weight: 355.39 g/mol
Concentration: >98% (pure substance for research use)
Impurities/Inactive Components: Not relevant for research purity lots, trace water or residual solvents may be present
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing, consult a physician if symptoms occur
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical advice if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if possible, continue rinsing, consult an ophthalmologist if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention immediately if feeling unwell
Personal Protection for Responders: Wear gloves, goggles, lab coat, and use respiratory protection if exposure risk is present
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam
Unsuitable Media: High-pressure water jet may spread fire
Specific Hazards: Thermal decomposition may release toxic or corrosive fumes including carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen bromide
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Full protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus
Advice for Firefighters: Contain run-off to prevent entry into drains and surface waters; evacuate surrounding areas if necessary
Personal Precautions: Wear protective equipment, avoid dust formation, do not breathe dust
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so, keep from entering drains, soil, and watercourses
Containment: Sweep up and collect in suitable, closed containers for disposal
Cleanup Methods: Clean area thoroughly with water after material pickup, ventilate space, dispose of all contaminated cleaning materials in accordance with local regulations
Notification Procedures: Notify responsible authorities if significant quantities are released into the environment
Precautions for Safe Handling: Use in a well-ventilated area, avoid skin and eye contact, do not inhale dust, wash hands and face before breaks and after use
Advice on General Hygiene: Keep work area clean, store personal protective equipment separately
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly-closed containers in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place, protect from moisture and direct sunlight, keep away from incompatible substances (strong oxidizers)
Incompatible Products: Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits established for this compound
Engineering Controls: Use chemical fume hood or local exhaust ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves (nitrile recommended), safety goggles or face shield, laboratory coat, and, in case of insufficent ventilation, particulate respirator (N95/P2)
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, or smoke during handling, wash hands thoroughly after handling
Environmental Controls: Ensure that effluent is treated or contained
Appearance: White to off-white solid (may form powder or crystalline lumps)
Odor: Faint, may be slightly ammoniacal
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (5.5–7 at 1% solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: 70–80°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not easily flammable; exact value not determined
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable (solid)
Flammability: Not easily flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Density: Approx. 1.1 g/cm³
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200°C
Viscosity: Not applicable for solid
Molecular Weight: 355.39 g/mol
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions, sensitive to moisture
Reactivity: No known dangerous reactions under normal use
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture, excessive heat, direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen bromide
Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization expected
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: May cause moderate toxicity by ingestion or skin absorption (data limited, LD50 oral/dermal in rodents not fully established)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation based on structural analogues
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization: Not expected to be a sensitizer but avoid prolonged exposure
Chronic Toxicity: Chronic exposure data not available
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: No specific data available, not classified as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Other Effects: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort if ingested
Toxicity to Aquatic Life: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment, toxic to fish and daphnia based on comparable ionic liquids
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, persistent in the environment
Bioaccumulation: Potential for bioaccumulation exists due to hydrophobic alkyl chain
Mobility in Soil: Moderately mobile, may partition into sediments
Other Adverse Effects: Prevent release into natural waterways, consult local environmental authorities
Disposal of Product: Treat as hazardous chemical waste, incinerate in accordance with local and national regulations
Disposal of Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as hazardous waste; do not reuse empty containers
Waste Codes: Subject to local, regional, national, and international regulations; check relevant coding for laboratory chemicals
Precautions: Do not dispose in municipal wastewater systems or surface waters
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport under most international regulations
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as a dangerous good
Transport Hazards Class: None assigned
Packing Group: None assigned
Marine Pollutant: Not listed, but avoid spillage to aquatic systems
Special Precautions for User: Minimize dust generation during packaging and transport, keep containers tightly closed, use secondary containment for liquids
Transport in Bulk: Not intended for bulk transport as per Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Not subject to specific national regulations in Europe, US, or Asia, but falls under general chemical safety law requirements
Inventory Listings: Not listed on TSCA (USA), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), DSL (Canada) or AICS (Australia); laboratory research use only
SARA Title III: Not regulated
Californian Proposition 65: Not listed
Restrictions: Research use only, professional users; not for food, drug, or household use
Other Information: Ensure compliance with workplace chemical safety standards; refer to workplace risk assessments and local chemical handling policies
