Description

Lithium Hydroxybutyrate is an organolithium compound with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis and specialized material science. This chemical is valued for its role as a reactive intermediate and its unique lithium-mediated reactivity profile, enabling precise chemical transformations. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring the introduction of a hydroxybutyrate moiety.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as an initiator or catalyst in the polymerization of specific monomers to create polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic addition and substitution reactions to construct complex molecular architectures in research and development.
• Electrolyte Additive Research: Investigated for potential use as a stabilizing additive in advanced lithium-ion battery electrolytes to enhance performance and longevity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the production pathway for certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for developing novel inorganic-organic hybrid materials and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Hydroxybutyrate
CAS No.	61742-10-7
Molecular Formula	C4H7LiO3
Molecular Weight	110.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 3-hydroxybutyrate; 3-Hydroxybutyric acid lithium salt; Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, lithium salt; LiHB; Lithium β-hydroxybutyrate; 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid lithium salt; β-Hydroxybutyric acid lithium salt
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Hydroxybutyrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurities, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Lithium Hydroxybutyrate)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
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.