Description

Lithium Methyl Glutarate is a lithium salt of methyl glutaric acid, a specialty organolithium compound valued for its role as a versatile reagent and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its significance lies in providing a source of both the lithium cation and the methyl glutarate anion, enabling unique reactivity patterns in carbon-carbon bond formation and polymerization initiations. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing complex carboxylic acid derivatives and ester-based prodrugs.
• Polymerization Catalyst/Initiator: Serves as an anionic initiator or co-catalyst in the production of specialty polymers, including polyesters and polycarbonates, with controlled molecular weights.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A key building block for nucleophilic addition and substitution reactions, facilitating the introduction of the glutarate moiety into target molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require ester or lithium-mediated chemistry.
• Electrolyte Additive Research: Investigated for use in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to potentially improve stability and performance at electrode interfaces.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Methyl Glutarate
CAS No.	64601-12-3
Molecular Formula	C6H9LiO4
Molecular Weight	152.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl glutaric acid lithium salt; Lithium methylpentanedioate; Glutaric acid monomethyl ester lithium salt; 3-Methylglutaric acid lithium salt; Methyl 3-methylglutarate lithium salt; Lithium 3-methylglutarate; 1-Methyl pentanedioic acid lithium salt
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Methyl Glutarate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profile analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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). 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 from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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