Description

Lithium Naphthalene-2-Sulphonate is an organometallic salt derived from naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and specialty chemical with significant utility in advanced material synthesis and organic transformations. It is particularly valued in the production of conductive polymers, as a catalyst component, and in the development of novel lithium-ion battery electrolytes. Industrial and research chemists in the fields of energy storage, specialty polymers, and fine chemical synthesis are the primary users of this material.

Application

• Electrolyte Additive for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Used to enhance electrolyte stability and improve the formation of a stable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer on anode materials.
• Catalyst and Co-catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Employed in various coupling and polymerization reactions due to its organolithium properties.
• Precursor for Conductive Polymers: Acts as a dopant or starting material in the synthesis of polyaniline and polypyrrole derivatives for electronic applications.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves in the synthesis of more complex sulfonated compounds, dyes, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organometallic chemistry and energy storage solutions.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulations: Incorporated into specialty coatings and treatments for metal protection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Naphthalene-2-Sulphonate
CAS No.	53754-48-6
Molecular Formula	C10H7LiO3S
Molecular Weight	214.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 2-Naphthalenesulfonate; 2-Naphthalenesulfonic Acid Lithium Salt; Naphthalene-2-sulfonic Acid Lithium Salt; Lithium Naphthalene-2-sulfonate; 2-Naphthalenesulphonic Acid Lithium Salt; Li-2-NS; NSC 163082
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Naphthalene-2-Sulphonate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity, meeting the specifications required for advanced material and battery research. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. The container should be kept in a well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in water, polar organic solvents

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