Description

Lithium Pyridine-2-Carboxylate is a versatile organolithium reagent and coordination complex derived from picolinic acid. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used to generate specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling cross-coupling and other valuable synthetic transformations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a nucleophilic agent for introducing the pyridine-2-carboxylate moiety into target molecules under mild conditions.
• Coordination Chemistry: Employed in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other functional coordination polymers for material science applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the research and development of novel herbicides and insecticides that require specific chelating properties.
• Electrolyte Additive Research: Investigated for potential use as a stabilizing additive in advanced lithium-ion battery electrolyte formulations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Lithium Pyridine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	59908-45-1
Molecular Formula	C6H4LiNO2
Molecular Weight	129.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Picolinate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Lithium Salt; Picolinic Acid Lithium Salt; Lithium 2-Pyridinecarboxylate; Lithium Pyridine-2-carboxylate; Picolinato Lithium; Lithium α-Picolinate
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Pyridine-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, Karl Fischer titration for moisture content, and residue on ignition analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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