Description

Lithium Phenoxide is an organolithium compound and the lithium salt of phenol. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its strong basicity and nucleophilicity, making it a key reagent in organic synthesis and polymerization processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the production of fine chemicals, active ingredients, and advanced materials.

Application

• As a strong base and catalyst in organic synthesis for deprotonation and condensation reactions.
• Key intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Precursor in the production of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Reagent in agrochemical manufacturing for creating herbicides and pesticides.
• Used in lithium-ion battery research and electrolyte formulation studies.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Phenoxide
CAS No.	555-24-8
Molecular Formula	C6H5LiO
Molecular Weight	100.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Phenolate; Phenol, lithium salt; Phenoxy lithium; Lithium carbolate; Lithium phenolate solution; Lithium phenoxide monohydrate; Phenol lithium derivative
EINECS	209-089-1

Quality Control

Our Lithium Phenoxide is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Lithium Phenoxide)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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