Description

Lithium 2-(Quinolin-2-Yl)Acetate is an organolithium salt of a quinoline-substituted acetic acid derivative, serving as a versatile and reactive intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive lithium center and a functionalized quinoline moiety, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value chemical targets. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those containing quinoline or related heterocyclic scaffolds with potential biological activity.
• Ligand Precursor: Used to prepare specialized ligands for catalysis, including those for transition metal complexes in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and charge-transport layers.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate for creating novel active ingredients in crop protection and pest management products.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for nucleophilic addition reactions, carbanion chemistry, and the introduction of the 2-quinolinylacetate group.
• Coordination Chemistry: Useful for synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or coordination polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium 2-(Quinolin-2-Yl)Acetate
CAS No.	205655-39-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₈LiNO₂
Molecular Weight	193.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Quinolineacetic acid, lithium salt; Lithium quinolin-2-ylacetate; (Quinolin-2-yl)acetic acid lithium salt; 2-Quinolinylacetic acid lithium salt; Lithium (2-quinolyl)acetate; 205655-39-6; Lithium 2-quinolineacetate
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Quality Control

Our Lithium 2-(Quinolin-2-Yl)Acetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by titration or HPLC), residual solvents, and related substances are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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