Description

Lithium tert-Butylnaphthalenesulphonate is a specialized organolithium compound widely utilized as a versatile anionic surfactant and polymerization catalyst component. Its unique structure provides excellent solubility and surface-active properties in both polar and non-polar media, making it a critical performance additive. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to enhance process control and product characteristics.

Application

• Polymerization Catalyst & Initiator: Acts as a key component in anionic polymerization processes for synthesizing specialized polymers with controlled molecular weight and architecture.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Used in the formulation of high-performance industrial detergents, emulsifiers, and dispersion aids for coatings and agrochemicals.
• Electrolyte Additive: Employed in advanced lithium-ion battery formulations to improve electrolyte stability and electrode interface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a valuable building block and sulfonation agent in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and pharmaceuticals.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Functions as a surfactant in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) formulations and as a component in drilling fluid additives.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Used as a dispersing agent and charge control agent for organic pigments and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium tert-Butylnaphthalenesulphonate
CAS No.	93940-56-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₅LiO₃S
Molecular Weight	270.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 4-tert-Butylnaphthalene-1-sulfonate; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Lithium Salt; 4-tert-Butylnaphthalene-1-sulfonic Acid Lithium Salt; Lithium 4-tert-Butyl-1-naphthalenesulfonate; LTBNS; tert-Butylnaphthalenesulfonic Acid Lithium Salt; 1-Naphthalenesulfonic Acid, 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-, Lithium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Lithium tert-Butylnaphthalenesulphonate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 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. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Solubility Test	Clear solution in specified solvent

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