Experimental
isothermal vapor + liquid equilibrium (VLE) data are
reported for the binary mixture containing 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium
bromide ([bmim]Br) + 1-butanol at three temperatures, 353.15, 363.15,
and 373.15 K, in the range of 0–0.321 liquid mole fraction
of [bmim]Br. Additionally, refractive index measurements have been
performed at two temperatures, 298.15 and 308.15 K in the whole composition
range. Densities, excess molar volumes, surface tensions, and surface
tension deviations of the binary mixture were predicted by Lorenz–Lorentz
(n
D–ρ) mixing rule. Dielectric
permittivities and their deviations were evaluated by known equations.
Vapor + liquid equilibrium data were correlated with the Wilson thermodynamic
model while refractive index data were correlated by the 3-parameters
Redlich–Kister equation. The studied mixture presents positive
abatement from Raoult’s law. Similarly, positive refractive
index deviations are obtained. The VLE data may be used in separation
processes design, and the thermophysical properties may be used as
key parameters in specific applications.