basic properties of isobutyl-2-methylimidazole isobutyl-2-methylimidazole (1-butyl-2-methylimidazole, referred to as bmim) is an organic compound with a unique chemical structure and belongs to an imidazole derivative. its molecular formula is c8h13n2 and its molecular weight is 135.20 g/mol. structurally, bmim consists of an imidazole ring and two side chains: one isobutyl and the other is methyl....