Description

Lithium Lactate is the lithium salt of lactic acid, a key compound valued for its unique combination of lithium's properties and lactate's biocompatibility. This product is essential for industries requiring a stable, bioavailable source of lithium ions in aqueous or solid formulations. It serves critical functions in pharmaceutical development, advanced battery research, and specialized chemical synthesis for global markets.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of novel lithium-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Electrolyte Additive for Batteries: Investigated as a potential stabilizing component or performance enhancer in lithium-ion and next-generation battery electrolytes.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a reagent in studies involving metabolic pathways, enzyme kinetics, or as a component in specialized cell culture media.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly where a mild lithium source is required.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Utilized in formulating advanced skincare products for its potential moisturizing and stabilizing properties.
• Food & Beverage (FCC Grade): Employed as a pH regulator, preservative, or flavor enhancer in specific food applications where lithium salts are permitted.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Lactate
CAS No.	16891-53-5
Molecular Formula	C3H5LiO3
Molecular Weight	96.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 2-hydroxypropanoate; Lactic acid lithium salt; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid lithium salt; Lithium DL-lactate; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, lithium salt; Litio lactato (Spanish); Lactate de lithium (French)
EINECS	240-915-1

Quality Control

Our Lithium Lactate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing results for key parameters such as assay, heavy metals, and loss on drying. Product is available in various grades, including Technical, Food (FCC), and Pharmaceutical grades, to meet diverse industry requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05%

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