| abstract |
The invention relates to an ionic liquid composition and a method for preparing the ionic liquid. The ionic liquid comprises a cation containing the Formula I, as herein disclosed, and wherein: n is 2, R 1 is selected from the group consisting of: H, C 1 -C 12 alkyl, aryl or together with R 2 may form a heterocyclic ring, and R 2 is selected from the group consisting of: H, C 1 -C 12 alkyl, aryl or together with R 1 may form a heterocyclic ring, and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C 1 -C 12 alkyl, and wherein R 1 and R 2 are not simultaneously selected from hydrogen. |