research article
Dual-functionalised ionic liquids: synthesis and characterisation of imidazolium salts with a nitrile-functionalised anion
A series of 'dual-functionalised' ionic liquids, comprising imidazolium cations with various functionalities and the nitrile functionalised anion CH3H(BF3)CH2CN have been prepared; some exhibit very low viscosities-a highly valuable property in many applications.