Description

Methyllithium Lithium Bromide Complex is a highly reactive organolithium reagent, specifically formulated as a complex with lithium bromide to enhance its stability and handling properties. This compound serves as a powerful methylating agent and a strong base, critical for precise carbon-carbon bond formation in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-purity reagents for complex transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the methylation of heterocycles, carbonyl compounds, and other sensitive substrates in API development.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex molecules for crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Employed as an initiator or catalyst in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates methyl group transfer reactions in the multi-step synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and dyes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis research.
• Lithium Chemistry Research: Used in studies exploring the reactivity and applications of organolithium complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyllithium Lithium Bromide Complex
CAS No.	332360-06-2
Molecular Formula	CH3Li • LiBr
Molecular Weight	101.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium, bromomethyl-; Methyllithium-Lithium Bromide Complex; MeLi•LiBr; Methyl lithium lithium bromide adduct; Lithium bromomethyl; Bromomethyllithium complex; Lithium methyl bromide complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyllithium Lithium Bromide Complex is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and concentration, with a focus on maintaining low levels of impurities that can affect sensitive reactions. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, titration results, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white suspension or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Active Methyl Content	Contact for details
Solvent (if applicable)	Diethyl ether or specified solvent
Impurity Profile (NMR/HPLC)	Meets internal specifications

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