Description

Lithium Acetoacetate is the lithium salt of acetoacetic acid, a versatile organic compound and a key enolate precursor. This material is valued for its role as a stable, soluble source of the acetoacetate anion, facilitating critical carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions in organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of complex molecules, heterocycles, and specialty intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Acts as a crucial building block for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in reactions like Michael additions and alkylations.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex organic compounds, dyes, and fragrances where controlled enolate chemistry is required.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent in methodological development and exploratory chemistry within university and corporate research laboratories.
• Coordination Chemistry: Can function as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts.
• Specialty Polymer Modifiers: Investigated for use in modifying polymer properties through the incorporation of the acetoacetate functional group.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Acetoacetate
CAS No.	3483-11-2
Molecular Formula	C4H5LiO3
Molecular Weight	108.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 3-oxobutanoate; Acetoacetic acid lithium salt; 3-Oxobutyric acid lithium salt; Lithium 3-oxobutyrate; LiAA; Lithium acetylacetonate (common misnomer, related compound); 3-Oxobutanoic acid lithium salt
EINECS	222-488-8

Quality Control

Our Lithium Acetoacetate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and reliability for your critical applications.

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 in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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