An ionic liquid (IL) is a salt (usually made of an organic cation and an inorganic anion) with a melting point lower than the boiling point of water (100°C, 212 °F). Also known as neoteric solvents, ionic fluids, or molten salts, these entities display unique properties including low vapor pressure, aqueous state over a wide range of temperatures, high thermal stability, ionic conductivity, and the ability to dissolve many chemical species.

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