Description

Lithium Thioethoxide is an organolithium compound that serves as a powerful nucleophile and strong base in synthetic chemistry. Its reactivity is critical for the formation of carbon-sulfur bonds and for deprotonation reactions in sensitive, air-free environments. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it is used to synthesize complex molecules and novel polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for constructing sulfur-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex heterocycles.
• Polymer Chemistry & Material Science: Used as an initiator or catalyst in the production of specialty polymers, including thioketone-based materials.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of sulfur-based herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for nucleophilic substitution, esterification, and condensation reactions under inert conditions.
• Ligand Precursor in Catalysis: Serves as a starting material for generating metal-thiolate complexes used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Battery Electrolyte Research: Investigated as a potential component or precursor in the development of novel electrolytes for lithium-sulfur batteries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Thioethoxide
CAS No.	30383-01-8
Molecular Formula	C2H5LiS
Molecular Weight	68.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Ethylthiolate; Lithium Ethyl Mercaptide; Ethanethiol, lithium salt; Ethylthiolithium; LiSEt; Lithium thioethoxide solution; Lithium ethyl sulfide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Thioethoxide is produced and handled under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and suitability for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and moisture content is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly hygroscopic and pyrophoric nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or suspension
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Lithium Content	Contact for details
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Specified (e.g., THF, Toluene)
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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