Description

Dl-2-Hydroxy-n-Butyric Acid Lithium Salt is a specialized lithium salt of a hydroxybutyric acid derivative. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced material synthesis and energy storage applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and battery electrolyte sectors for its unique ionic and chelating properties.

Application

• Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte Additive: Used to improve electrolyte stability and enhance the formation of a stable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer on anode surfaces.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a chiral building block or counterion in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or modifying agent in the production of specialized herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Catalyst/Co-catalyst: Utilized in various asymmetric synthesis and polymerization reactions due to its Lewis acidic character.
• Coordination Chemistry & Chelating Agent: Employed in research and material science for the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or complexes.
• Analytical Reagent: Used as a standard or reagent in chromatographic and spectroscopic analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-2-Hydroxy-n-Butyric Acid Lithium Salt
CAS No.	381716-41-2
Molecular Formula	C4H7LiO3
Molecular Weight	110.04 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-2-Hydroxybutyric Acid Lithium Salt; (±)-2-Hydroxybutyric Acid Lithium Salt; Lithium DL-2-Hydroxybutanoate; 2-Hydroxybutanoic Acid Lithium Salt; Lithium 2-Hydroxybutyrate; DL-α-Hydroxybutyric Acid Lithium Salt; Racemic 2-Hydroxybutyric Acid Lithium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Dl-2-Hydroxy-n-Butyric Acid Lithium Salt is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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