[EMIM][Hbdc]and [EMIM](2)[bdc] were synthesized and successfully used in a one-step synthesis procedure of MIL-53(Al)/boehmite composites with unusual properties. The breathing effect typically observed for MIL-53(Al) is not found and scanning electron microscopy confirms the presence of MIL-53 nanoparticles in a boehmite matrix. The completely different characteristics of this MIL-53 samples in comparison to hydrothermally synthesized MIL-53(Al) clearly demonstrate the tremendous influence of variations of the reagents used for the syntheses of metal-organic framework materials.