Description

Lithium Triisopropyl 2-(6-Methylpyridyl)Borate is a specialized organolithium reagent featuring a sterically hindered borate anion. This compound matters as a highly effective, non-nucleophilic base and catalyst, prized for its ability to promote challenging transformations in moisture-sensitive environments. It is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for applications such as asymmetric synthesis and polymerization initiation.

Application

• As a strong, non-nucleophilic base for deprotonation reactions in organic synthesis.
• Catalyst or co-catalyst in polymerization reactions, particularly for olefins and dienes.
• Key reagent in the asymmetric synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Precursor for generating other organometallic complexes and catalysts.
• Used in hydroboration reactions and other boron-mediated transformations.
• Facilitates anionic polymerization processes under controlled conditions.
• Employed in ligand exchange and modification reactions in coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Triisopropyl 2-(6-Methylpyridyl)Borate
CAS No.	1256364-24-5
Molecular Formula	C16H29BLiN
Molecular Weight	261.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 2-(6-Methyl-2-pyridyl)triisopropylborate; Lithium Triisopropyl(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)borate; 2-(6-Methylpyridyl)triisopropylboron Lithium Salt; (6-Methyl-2-pyridyl)triisopropylborate Lithium; LTIB-MP; Lithium Triisopropyl(6-methyl-2-pyridinyl)borate; Lithium (6-Methylpyridin-2-yl)triisopropylboranuide
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Triisopropyl 2-(6-Methylpyridyl)Borate is manufactured under stringent quality systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Handle and open containers only in a controlled, dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (NMR)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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