Description

Lithium Butyltrioctylaluminate is a highly reactive organoaluminum compound, specifically a lithium aluminum alkyl complex. Its primary value lies in its powerful reducing and alkylating capabilities, making it an essential reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of complex organic molecules and as a catalyst component.

Application

• Asymmetric Synthesis Catalyst: A key component in stereoselective reduction and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions for pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Polymerization Co-catalyst: Used in Ziegler-Natta type catalyst systems for the production of specialty polyolefins and elastomers.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed as a selective reducing agent for carbonyl groups and other functional group transformations in multi-step syntheses.
• Organometallic Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of other complex metal-organic compounds and catalysts.
• Hydroalumination Reactions: Facilitates the addition of aluminum-hydrogen bonds across unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and precursor materials for thin-film deposition.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Butyltrioctylaluminate
CAS No.	76721-60-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Lithium Trioctylbutylaluminate; Butyltrioctylaluminum Lithium Complex; Lithium Butyl(trioctyl)aluminate; Lithium Aluminum Alkyl Complex; Organoaluminum Lithium Salt; Reducing Agent 76721-60-3; Lithium Tetraalkylaluminate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with stringent industry standards. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and reactivity profile. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific parameters are available upon request. We adhere to cGMP guidelines where applicable to support our customers in regulated applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its pyrophoric and moisture-sensitive nature, this material must be handled exclusively under an inert atmosphere using appropriate techniques.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Al/Li content)	Contact for details
Solvent (Typical)	Hydrocarbons (e.g., Toluene, Hexane)
Concentration	0.5 M - 2.0 M in solvent (customizable)

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