Description

Hexanoic Acid Lithium Salt is a versatile organolithium compound with significant utility in advanced material synthesis and energy storage technologies. Its primary value lies in its role as a highly effective precursor or additive, offering precise lithium content and favorable reactivity profiles. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the lithium-ion battery, specialty polymer, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors seeking reliable, high-purity materials for their development and production processes.

Application

• Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte Additive: Used to improve SEI (Solid Electrolyte Interphase) layer stability and enhance battery cycle life and safety.
• Polymerization Catalyst/Co-catalyst: Serves as an initiator or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and elastomers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a strong base or nucleophile in fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing.
• Lubricant/Grease Additive: Functions as a thickening agent or performance additive in high-temperature lithium-based greases.
• Precursor for Advanced Ceramics: Used in sol-gel processes to produce lithium-containing ceramic materials for electronic applications.
• Research & Development: A key material for academic and industrial R&D in novel energy storage and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanoic Acid Lithium Salt
CAS No.	16577-51-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11LiO2
Molecular Weight	122.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Hexanoate; Lithium Caproate; Caproic Acid Lithium Salt; n-Hexanoic Acid Lithium Salt; Lithium n-Hexanoate; Hexanoic Acid, Lithium Salt; 1-Pentanecarboxylic Acid Lithium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Hexanoic Acid Lithium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistent composition, and reliable performance. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for all shipments, documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring stringent material specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation and ensure long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Lithium Content)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %

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