Description

Lithium Methacrylate is a specialized organometallic salt of methacrylic acid, offering unique reactivity and ionic properties. Its primary value lies in its dual functionality, serving as both a polymerizable monomer and a source of lithium ions, which is critical for modifying material properties in advanced formulations. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the polymer, specialty adhesive, and advanced battery materials sectors seeking to develop products with enhanced ionic conductivity, thermal stability, or specific cross-linking behavior.

Application

• Polymer Modification: Used as a co-monomer to introduce lithium ions into acrylic and methacrylic polymer chains, influencing properties like glass transition temperature (Tg) and ionic conductivity.
• Specialty Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts specific curing characteristics and improved adhesion to difficult substrates in industrial and electronic-grade formulations.
• Electrolyte Additives for Batteries: Investigated as a precursor or additive in solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) for lithium-ion batteries to enhance ionic transport and interfacial stability.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions in radiation-curable coatings and resins, where the lithium cation can affect the kinetics and final network structure of the polymer.
• Dental & Biomedical Materials: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers for dental composites and controlled-release matrices, leveraging its biocompatibility and reactivity.
• Research & Development: A key intermediate for synthesizing novel organolithium compounds and for studying ionic polymerization mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Methacrylate
CAS No.	13234-23-6
Molecular Formula	C4H5LiO2
Molecular Weight	92.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 2-methyl-2-propenoate; Methacrylic acid lithium salt; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, lithium salt; Lithium methacrylate salt; LiMA; Methacryloyloxy lithium; Lithiomethacrylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Methacrylate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide full traceability and support our products with detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Lithium Methacrylate)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Methacrylic Acid (Free)	≤ 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.