Description

Lithium Ethoxide is a powerful alkoxide base and a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. Its high basicity and solubility in organic solvents make it an essential catalyst and precursor for a wide range of chemical transformations. This compound is particularly valuable for industries involved in pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and advanced materials manufacturing, where precise control over reaction conditions is critical.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Widely used as a strong base in condensation, esterification, and transesterification reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in steroid and alkaloid chemistry.
• Polymerization Initiator: Employed in the production of specialty polymers and elastomers, including lithium-based initiators for anionic polymerization.
• Precursor for Lithium Compounds: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of other organolithium reagents and lithium salts used in battery research.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a base in important metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki and Heck reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Ethoxide
CAS No.	2388-07-0
Molecular Formula	C2H5LiO
Molecular Weight	52.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Ethoxide; Ethanol, lithium salt; Lithium Ethanolate; Ethyllithium Oxide; Lithium Monoethoxide; LiOEt; Lithium ethylate
EINECS	219-217-7

Quality Control

Our Lithium Ethoxide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and moisture content determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications and test results to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Lithium Ethoxide)	≥ 95.0 %
Lithium Hydroxide (LiOH)	≤ 2.0 %
Ethanol Content	≤ 3.0 %
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0 %

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