Description

Lithium Trichloroacetate is a specialized organolithium salt with significant utility in synthetic organic chemistry and materials science. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile reagent for introducing the trichloroacetate moiety and as a precursor for generating reactive intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer sectors, where precise chemical synthesis is critical. Lithium Trichloroacetate CAS NO 19326-49-9 offers a reliable solution for complex carboxylation and carbon-carbon bond formation reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex carboxylic acid derivatives and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents that require trichloromethyl groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as an initiator or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in decarboxylation reactions and as a source of the trichloromethyl anion for nucleophilic addition reactions.
• Lithium-ion Battery Research: Investigated as a potential electrolyte additive or precursor for forming stable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layers.
• Laboratory Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Trichloroacetate
CAS No.	19326-49-9
Molecular Formula	C2Cl3LiO2
Molecular Weight	185.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Trichloroacetic acid lithium salt; Lithium trichloroethanoate; Trichloroacetolithium; Lithium 2,2,2-trichloroacetate; Trichloroacetic acid, lithium salt; TCA-Li; TLCA; 2,2,2-Trichloroacetic acid lithium salt
EINECS	242-946-8

Quality Control

Our Lithium Trichloroacetate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable, and the material is suitable for use in GMP-regulated synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Solubility (Test)	Soluble in polar organic solvents

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