Lithium Oxalate CAS 553-91-3: Comprehensive User Guide
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1. Product Overview & Specifications
Lithium Oxalate (CAS 553-91-3) is a white crystalline powder with the molecular formula Li₂C₂O₄. It is widely used in lithium-ion battery electrolytes, catalysts, and specialty chemical synthesis.
Technical Specifications:
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Molecular Weight | 101.90 g/mol |
Purity | ≥99.5% |
Density | 2.12 g/cm³ |
Solubility | Soluble in water (4.3 g/100 mL at 20°C) |
Melting Point | 290°C (dec.) |
Comparative Analysis:
Property | Lithium Oxalate | Lithium Carbonate | Lithium Hydroxide |
---|---|---|---|
Thermal Stability | Superior | Moderate | High |
Conductivity | High | Low | Medium |
Application Flexibility | Broad | Limited | Moderate |
2. Key Applications
2.1 Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes
Enhances ionic conductivity and thermal stability in high-voltage batteries.
2.2 Catalysis
Used in cross-coupling reactions and organic synthesis due to its redox properties.
2.3 Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Critical in synthesizing lithium-based APIs for mood disorder treatments.
3. Usage Guidelines
3.1 Battery Electrolyte Preparation
Mix 5-10% Lithium Oxalate with LiPF₆ in EC/DMC solvents under inert atmosphere.
3.2 Catalytic Reactions
Use 0.1-0.5 mol% in palladium-catalyzed Suzuki reactions at 80-100°C.
4. Case Studies
4.1 Solid-State Battery Development
A Tier 1 EV manufacturer achieved 15% higher energy density using our Li₂C₂O₄-based composite electrolyte.
4.2 Pharmaceutical Synthesis Optimization
Reduced reaction time by 40% in quinolone antibiotic production through improved catalytic efficiency.
5. Client Success Stories
5.1 ABC Energy Solutions
Challenge: Needed electrolyte additives for extreme-temperature EV batteries.
Solution: Implemented Lithium Oxalate (99.7% purity) at 8 wt% concentration.
Result: -20°C to 70°C operational range with 12% capacity retention improvement.
5.2 PharmaSynth Ltd
Challenge: Low yields in antipsychotic drug intermediate synthesis.
Solution: 0.3 mol% Li₂C₂O₄ catalyst in Buchwald-Hartwig amination.
Result: 92% yield vs. previous 68%, reduced palladium loading by 50%.
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