Description

Lithium 2-Thenoate is the lithium salt of 2-thenoic acid, a heterocyclic carboxylic acid. This compound serves as a valuable organolithium reagent and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic and organometallic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. Its unique structure facilitates the introduction of the thiophene moiety into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thiophene rings for therapeutic applications.
• Organometallic Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a starting material or ligand source in the development of catalysts for cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Materials Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium 2-Thenoate
CAS No.	59753-16-1
Molecular Formula	C5H3LiO2S
Molecular Weight	134.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, lithium salt; Lithium 2-thiophenecarboxylate; 2-Thenoic acid lithium salt; Lithio 2-thenoate; Thiophene-2-carboxylic acid lithium salt; 2-Carboxythiophene lithium salt; Lithium thiophene-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Lithium 2-Thenoate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

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

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