Description

Lithium Dibutyl(Isopropyl)Magnesate is a highly reactive organometallic compound, specifically a mixed lithium-magnesium reagent. This compound matters as a powerful and selective base or nucleophile in advanced organic synthesis, offering unique reactivity profiles compared to traditional Grignard or organolithium reagents. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands and catalysts for enantioselective transformations.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as an initiator or co-catalyst in the synthesis of specialized polymers and elastomers.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex, high-value organic molecules for agrochemicals and electronic materials.
• Dehydrohalogenation & Deprotonation Reactions: Effective base for generating reactive anions from substrates with acidic protons.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an efficient transmetalation agent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Lithium Dibutyl(Isopropyl)Magnesate
CAS No.	296802-58-9
Molecular Formula	C11H25LiMg
Molecular Weight	188.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibutyl(isopropyl)magnesate lithium; Lithium dibutyl(isopropyl)magnesate; Lithium di-n-butyl(isopropyl)magnesate; Isopropyldibutylmagnesate lithium; Lithium isopropyldibutylmagnesate; (Isopropyl)dibutylmagnesate lithium salt; Mixed lithium-magnesium reagent (C4H9)2(i-C3H7)MgLi
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Dibutyl(Isopropyl)Magnesate is manufactured under stringent quality systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistent reactivity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is easily oxidized and must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep away from moisture, heat, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution (typically in THF or ether)
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 0.5 M in specified solvent (or custom concentration)
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 100 ppm
Solvent	Specified (e.g., Tetrahydrofuran, Diethyl ether)

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