Ionic Liquid Chain Transfer Agent

Organization Name

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Evan Samples of Houston TX (US)

Ronald Bosch of Houston TX (US)

Denise Nicole Benoit of Houston TX (US)

Antonio Recio of Houston TX (US)

Ionic Liquid Chain Transfer Agent - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18091238 titled 'Ionic Liquid Chain Transfer Agent

The abstract describes a method of synthesizing an ionic liquid by reacting an alkyl hydroxyalkyl tertiary amine with an alkyl sulfate to form the desired product.

The method involves specific reactants and conditions to produce the ionic liquid with a defined cation and anion.
The resulting ionic liquid has a specific chemical formula, with the cation and anion components carefully selected.
The anion component of the ionic liquid can be chosen from a list of specific options, providing flexibility in the final product.
This method offers a controlled and reproducible way to create ionic liquids for various applications.
The synthesis process allows for customization of the ionic liquid properties based on the chosen cation and anion components.

Potential Applications: - Ionic liquids are used in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy storage, and chemical synthesis. - This method can be applied to produce tailor-made ionic liquids for specific applications requiring unique properties.

Problems Solved: - Provides a method for synthesizing ionic liquids with precise control over the cation and anion components. - Offers a systematic approach to creating custom ionic liquids for diverse industrial uses.

Benefits: - Enables the production of ionic liquids with desired properties for specific applications. - Enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of processes that utilize ionic liquids.

Commercial Applications: Title: Custom Synthesis of Ionic Liquids for Industrial Applications This technology can be utilized in pharmaceutical manufacturing, energy storage systems, and chemical processes where tailored ionic liquids are required for optimal performance.

Prior Art: Readers can explore existing literature on ionic liquid synthesis methods, cation-anion interactions, and applications of ionic liquids in various industries to gain a deeper understanding of the field.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in ionic liquid research, including new applications, synthesis methods, and properties of custom-designed ionic liquids.

Questions about Ionic Liquid Synthesis: 1. How does the choice of cation and anion components impact the properties of the synthesized ionic liquid? 2. What are the key considerations when selecting reactants for the synthesis of custom ionic liquids?

Original Abstract Submitted

A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one embodiment, a method of synthesizing an ionic liquid comprising a cation and an anion, comprising: reacting an alkyl hydroxyalkyl tertiary amine with an alkyl sulfate to form the ionic liquid having the following formula: [RRRRN][X], wherein R, R, R, Rare individually selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group, and a combination thereof provided that at least one of R, R, R, Ris the hydroxyalkyl group, and wherein the anion X comprises at least one anion selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, I, HPO, HPO PO, HSO, CHOSO, CHSO, SO, CHSO, CHSO, CHSO, CHOSO, CHOSO, and combinations thereof.