Description

Lithium Salicylate is the lithium salt of salicylic acid, a white to off-white crystalline powder with significant utility in specialized industrial and research applications. Its unique combination of lithium's properties with the salicylate anion makes it a valuable intermediate and functional additive. This compound is particularly relevant for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical sectors seeking precise ionic components or buffering agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring lithium or salicylate moieties.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in specific polymerization reactions and can serve as a stabilizer or additive in polymer formulations.
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in the research and development of specialized non-aqueous electrolyte systems for advanced batteries and electrochemical devices.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in various analytical methods, including spectroscopy and chromatography.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Can function as a ligand or additive in certain metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions in organic synthesis.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Investigated for use in corrosion inhibitor formulations for specific metal alloys in closed systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Salicylate
CAS No.	552-38-5
Molecular Formula	C7H5LiO3
Molecular Weight	144.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 2-hydroxybenzoate; Salicylic acid lithium salt; 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid lithium salt; Monolithium salicylate; Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, lithium salt; Lithium salicylate monohydrate (common hydrate form); LiSal
EINECS	209-004-6

Quality Control

Our Lithium Salicylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and loss on drying. Specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for research or cGMP applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Anhydrous Basis)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤0.1%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤0.1%
pH (5% aqueous solution)	5.5 - 7.5

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