Description

Lithium Acetoacetate is a versatile organolithium reagent and a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a stable, easy-to-handle source of the acetoacetate anion, enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of heterocycles, fine chemicals, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: As a crucial building block for the production of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a key reagent in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and complex organic molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a modifier or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Research: Investigated as a potential precursor or additive for advanced electrolyte formulations and electrode materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for method development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Acetoacetate
CAS No.	34831-10-2
Molecular Formula	C4H5LiO3
Molecular Weight	108.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 3-oxobutanoate; Acetoacetic acid lithium salt; 3-Oxobutanoic acid lithium salt; Lithium 3-oxobutyrate; LiCH2COCH2CO2; Lithium acetylacetonate derivative
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Acetoacetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (by titration), identification (IR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Lithium Acetoacetate)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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