Description

Lithium Bitartrate is the lithium salt of L-(+)-tartaric acid, a high-purity specialty chemical with significant utility in advanced material synthesis and pharmaceutical applications. Its unique chelating properties and lithium ion source make it a valuable precursor and reagent for research and industrial processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, electronics, and fine chemical sectors seeking a reliable and consistent material for specialized formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a chiral resolving agent.
• Electrolyte Additive: Serves as a component or precursor in the formulation of advanced electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or ligand precursor in asymmetric catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in analytical chemistry as a standard or reagent for specific titrations and complexometric analyses.
• Food & Beverage Additive (where approved): Potential use as a pH control agent or stabilizer in specific food-grade applications, subject to regulatory compliance.
• Chemical Research: A key reagent in organic synthesis and material science research for creating novel lithium-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Bitartrate
CAS No.	868-16-6
Molecular Formula	C4H5LiO6
Molecular Weight	156.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium L-(+)-Tartrate; Lithium Hydrogen Tartrate; 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid Monolithium Salt; Butanedioic Acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, Monolithium Salt; EINECS 212-766-1; Lithium Tartrate Monobasic; Monolithium Tartrate
EINECS No.	212-766-1

Quality Control

Our Lithium Bitartrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Lithium Bitartrate)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+12.0° to +14.0°
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 4.5

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