Description

Hexanoic Acid,3,5,5-Trimethyl-,Lithium Salt is a specialized organolithium compound that serves as a highly effective and versatile reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a strong, non-nucleophilic base, enabling critical deprotonation and metalation reactions that are difficult to achieve with other reagents. This makes it an essential material for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to synthesize complex organic molecules.

Application

• As a strong, sterically hindered base for the regioselective deprotonation of sensitive organic substrates in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Key reagent in lithium-halogen exchange reactions for generating functionalized organolithium species used in carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Employed in the preparation of specialized catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Used in agrochemical research for the synthesis of novel active ingredients requiring specific metallation steps.
• Application in material science for the synthesis of advanced polymers and functional organic materials.
• As a research chemical in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological development in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanoic Acid,3,5,5-Trimethyl-,Lithium Salt
CAS No.	57991-25-0
Molecular Formula	C9H17LiO2
Molecular Weight	164.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanoate; 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanoic Acid Lithium Salt; Lithium 3,5,5-Trimethylcaproate; Neoheptanoic Acid, Lithium Salt; Lithium Neoheptanoate; LTMP-Hex (contextual abbreviation); Lithium 2,2-Dimethyl-4-methylpentanoate; Lithium 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanoic Acid Salt
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Quality Control

Our Hexanoic Acid,3,5,5-Trimethyl-,Lithium Salt is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance as a reagent. Standard testing includes assay (by titration), identification (IR), and control of key impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Lithium Salt)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Reported on COA

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