Description

Lithium Thiophenoxide is an organolithium compound and a powerful nucleophilic reagent. This chemical is a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the efficient formation of carbon-sulfur and carbon-carbon bonds. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of novel compounds and materials.

Application

• As a key reagent in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, particularly for introducing thioether functionalities.
• Employed as a nucleophilic catalyst and initiator in specialized polymerization reactions.
• Used in the research and production of liquid crystal materials and other advanced electronic chemicals.
• Facilitates ligand exchange reactions in the preparation of organometallic complexes.
• Acts as a strong base in organic synthesis for deprotonation reactions under anhydrous conditions.
• Applied in the synthesis of agrochemical active ingredients that require specific sulfur-containing motifs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Thiophenoxide
CAS No.	2973-86-6
Molecular Formula	C6H5LiS
Molecular Weight	116.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Benzenethiolate; Lithium Phenylthiolate; Phenyllithium Thiolate; Benzenethiol, lithium salt; Thiophenol, lithium salt; Lithium Thiophenolate; C6H5SLi
EINECS	221-002-4

Quality Control

Our production of Lithium Thiophenoxide adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and moisture content determination, to ensure consistency and high purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. 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. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, this material must be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Lithium Thiophenoxide)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvent (GC)	To be specified per grade

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