34689-96-8

Basic information

• Product Name: LITHIUM 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOLATE
• Synonyms: LITHIUM 2-ETHYLHEXOXIDE;LITHIUM 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOLATE;LITHIUM 2-ETHYL-1-HEXYLATE;LITHIUM 2-ETHYLHEXODIDE
• CAS NO: 34689-96-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H17LiO
• Molecular Weight: 136.16
• Mol File: 34689-96-8.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: LITHIUM 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOLATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: LITHIUM 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOLATE(34689-96-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: LITHIUM 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOLATE(34689-96-8)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: F,C,N
• Statements: 11-34-50/53-65-67
• Safety Statements: 9-16-26-29-33-36/37/39-60-61-62
• RIDADR: UN 1206 3/PG 2
• WGK Germany: 1
• Hazardous Substances Data: 34689-96-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Lithium 2-ethyl-1-hexanolate is a chemical compound that is derived from lithium and 2-ethyl-1-hexanol. It is commonly used as a drying agent in the production of coatings and inks, as well as a catalyst in polymerization reactions. LITHIUM 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOLATE is known for its ability to promote the formation of cross-linked polymers, making it valuable in the creation of durable and resilient materials. Additionally, lithium 2-ethyl-1-hexanolate has been studied for its potential applications in lithium-ion batteries, where it could potentially improve the performance and stability of the battery cells. However, it is important to handle this compound with care, as it can be hazardous if not properly managed.

Upstream product

• 104-76-7 2-Ethylhexyl alcohol 

Relevant articles and documents

Untangling the Complexity of Mixed Lithium/Magnesium Alkyl/Alkoxy Combinations Utilised in Bromine/Magnesium Exchange Reactions

While it is known that the addition of Group 1 alkoxides to s-block organometallics can have an activating effect on reactivity, the exact nature of this effect is not that well understood. Here we describe the activation of sBu2Mg towards substituted bromoarenes by adding one equivalent of LiOR (R=2-ethylhexyl), where unusually both sBu groups can undergo efficient Br/Mg exchange. Depending on the substitution pattern on the bromoarene two different types of organometallic intermediates have been isolated, either a mixed aryl/alkoxide [{LiMg(2-FG-C6H4)2(OR)}2] (FG=OMe; NMe2) or a homoaryl [(THF)4Li2Mg(4-FG-C6H4)4] (FG=OMe, F). Detailed NMR spectroscopic studies have revealed that these exchange reactions and the formation of their intermediates are controlled by a new type of bimetallic Schlenk-type equilibrium between heteroleptic [LiMgsBu2(OR)], alkyl rich [Li2MgsBu4] and Mg(OR)2, with [Li2MgsBu4] being the active species performing the Br/Mg exchange process.