Advanced Functional Solvents for Modern Science & Industry
Kanto Chemicals offers a comprehensive lineup of high-purity ionic liquids—salts that are liquid at or near room temperature. These materials represent a new class of solvents and electrolytes with extraordinary properties that enable innovation across various fields, including chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials science.
What Are Ionic Liquids?
Ionic liquids are composed entirely of ions—typically a large organic cation (e.g., imidazolium, pyridinium, ammonium, phosphonium) paired with an organic or inorganic anion (e.g., PF₆⁻, BF₄⁻, Tf₂N⁻). Unlike traditional salts such as sodium chloride, which melt at over 800°C, ionic liquids remain liquid at much lower temperatures, often below 100°C or even at room temperature.
Their unique combination of ionic nature, asymmetric molecular structure, and low lattice energy suppresses crystallization, resulting in a wide liquid temperature range and highly tunable physicochemical behavior.
Key Properties
Low Volatility & Non-Flammability – Ideal for safe, green chemistry applications
High Thermal & Chemical Stability – Operates in extreme environments
High Ionic Conductivity – Suitable for use in electrochemical cells
Wide Electrochemical Window – Supports high-energy systems
Strong Solvating Ability – Dissolves organic, inorganic, and even polymeric materials
Customizable Chemistry – Cation/anion combinations can be tailored for specific needs
Applications Across Industries
Electrochemistry & Energy Devices
Battery Electrolytes (Li-ion, Na-ion, and next-gen systems): Enables high voltage stability and flame retardance
Supercapacitors: Improves ionic transport and energy density
Electrodeposition: Allows metal plating of reactive or rare metals under controlled conditions
Green Chemistry & Catalysis
Solvent Replacement: Non-volatile and reusable alternatives to traditional solvents
Biphasic Reaction Media: Enables easy separation of catalyst and product
Organometallic Catalysis: Stabilizes reactive species in homogeneous systems
Materials Science
Nanoparticle Synthesis: Acts as both solvent and stabilizing medium
Thin Film Coatings: Facilitates uniform deposition of functional layers
Carbon Material Processing: Used in doping or functionalizing graphene and CNTs
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Drug Solubilization and Delivery: Enhances bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs
Protein & Enzyme Stabilization: Maintains biological activity in non-aqueous media
Chiral Separations: Ionic liquids as mobile phase additives in chromatography
Separation Technologies
Gas Capture: High selectivity in absorbing CO₂, SO₂, NH₃, etc.
Liquid-Liquid Extraction: Selective partitioning of metal ions and organic compounds
Membrane Technologies: Integrated into polymer matrices for selective permeation
