Description

Lithium Tartrate is a high-purity, crystalline salt of lithium and tartaric acid, known for its unique combination of lithium's properties and the chelating ability of the tartrate anion. This compound is valued for its role in specialized chemical synthesis and as a precursor in materials science, offering consistent quality and reliable performance. It serves critical functions in pharmaceutical research, advanced battery electrolyte formulations, and as a chiral resolving agent in fine chemical production for global industrial and R&D sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of lithium-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Electrolyte Additive: Serves as a potential component or precursor in advanced lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur battery electrolytes.
• Chiral Resolution Agent: Employed in the separation of racemic mixtures due to the tartrate ion's chirality.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or reagent in organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Nutritional Supplement Research: Investigated for use in lithium-fortified supplements and animal feed.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in specialized electroplating baths for metal finishing.
• Laboratory Reagent: Functions as a standard or buffer component in analytical chemistry and life science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Tartrate
CAS No.	868-17-7
Molecular Formula	C4H4Li2O6 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 161.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Dilithium Tartrate; Lithium L-(+)-Tartrate; Tartaric Acid Dilithium Salt; EINECS 212-763-3; L-(+)-Tartaric Acid Lithium Salt; 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid Dilithium Salt; Butanedioic Acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, Dilithium Salt
EINECS	212-763-3

Quality Control

Our Lithium Tartrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, heavy metals, and loss on drying are provided with every shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Solubility	Freely soluble in water

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