Description

(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)Lithium is a high-purity lithium β-diketonate complex, also known as lithium dipivaloylmethanate. This compound serves as a crucial precursor in advanced materials synthesis, offering exceptional thermal stability and volatility. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors for depositing high-quality lithium-containing thin films.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key lithium source for depositing lithium-based oxide films (e.g., LiCoO2, LiNbO3) used in solid-state batteries, ferroelectric materials, and optical waveguides.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis, including polymerization and cross-coupling reactions, due to its Lewis acidic character.
• Electrolyte Additives: Investigated for use as a stabilizing additive or lithium salt component in advanced lithium-ion and lithium-metal battery electrolytes.
• Materials Research: Employed in sol-gel processes and other solution-based methods to fabricate lithium-containing ceramics, glasses, and nanocomposites.
• Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a versatile ligand or building block for synthesizing novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)Lithium
CAS No.	22441-13-0
Molecular Formula	C11H19LiO2
Molecular Weight	190.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; Lithium dipivaloylmethanate; Lithium DPM; Li(DPM); Li(thd); Lithium tetramethylheptanedionate; Lithium(III) acetylacetonate derivative; Li(C11H19O2)
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Quality Control

Our (2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)Lithium is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced materials manufacturing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Li Content)	≥99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.5%
Melting Point	~285-295°C (dec.)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., THF, toluene)

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