Description

Lithium Glycolate is an organolithium compound with the CAS registry number 39663-84-8, valued for its unique reactivity and solubility profile. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and catalyst in advanced synthesis and material science applications. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and fine chemical industries for its role in facilitating specific organic transformations and modifying material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate or catalyst in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for lithium-based therapeutics.
• Polymer Industry: Used as a catalyst or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins, influencing thermal and mechanical properties.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a reagent in organic synthesis for the preparation of complex molecules, including ligands and other organometallic compounds.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in advanced lithium-ion battery formulations to improve electrolyte stability and electrode performance.
• Ceramic and Glass Production: Functions as a flux or modifying agent to lower melting points and alter the physical characteristics of ceramic glazes and specialty glasses.
• Laboratory Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies and materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Glycolate
CAS No.	39663-84-8
Molecular Formula	C2H3LiO3
Molecular Weight	82.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycolic acid lithium salt; Lithium 2-hydroxyacetate; Lithium hydroxyacetate; Hydroxyacetic acid lithium salt; Lithium α-hydroxyacetate; Li glycolate; 2-Hydroxyethanoic acid lithium salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Glycolate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results from techniques such as titration, HPLC, and ICP-MS are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Lithium Glycolate)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1%

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