Description

Lithium Nonan-1-Oate is the lithium salt of nonanoic acid, a versatile organometallic compound with the CAS registry number 63710-31-6. This specialty chemical serves as a highly effective catalyst, stabilizer, and intermediate in advanced material synthesis and organic transformations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the polymer, lubricant, and pharmaceutical industries for its unique reactivity and performance-enhancing properties.

Application

• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a key initiator or co-catalyst in the synthesis of specialty polymers and elastomers, including polybutadiene and polyisoprene.
• Grease & Lubricant Additive: Used as a thickener and performance additive in the formulation of high-temperature, multi-purpose lithium complex greases.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a valuable building block for the preparation of other lithium organometallics and fine chemicals via transmetalation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed as a reagent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve stability and cycle life at electrode interfaces.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a crosslinker in silicone and other polymer systems to modify physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Nonan-1-Oate
CAS No.	63710-31-6
Molecular Formula	C9H17LiO2
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Nonanoate; Lithium Pelargonate; Nonanoic Acid Lithium Salt; Pelargonic Acid Lithium Salt; Lithium n-Nonanoate; C9 Lithium Soap; Lithium 1-Nonanecarboxylate; Li(C9H17O2)
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Nonan-1-Oate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your application requirements.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation and maintain efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Lithium Content)	≥ 98.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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