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Lithium acetylacetonate

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Synonym(s):

2,4-Pentanedione lithium derivative, Acetylacetone lithium derivative, Li(acac)

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Linear Formula:
CH3COCH=C(OLi)CH3
CAS Number:
18115-70-3
Molecular Weight:
106.05
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24865838
EC Number:
242-008-9
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
4575087
MDL number:
MFCD00013496
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Quality Segment

assay

97%

form

solid

reaction suitability

core: lithium

mp

250 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

[Li+].C\C([O-])=C\C(C)=O

InChI

1S/C5H8O2.Li/c1-4(6)3-5(2)7;/h3,6H,1-2H3;/q;+1/p-1/b4-3-;

InChI key

JTEOOCAGEXVCBQ-LNKPDPKZSA-M

General description

Lithium acetylacetonate is a coordination compound utilized as a precursor for producing lithium-containing materials, which finds application in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), lithium-ion batteries, and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. Additionally, it serves as a stabilizer for polymeric electrolytes in lithium batteries and as a curing agent for epoxy resins.

Application

  • Lithium acetylacetonate [Li(acac)] is used in the preparation of LiMn2O4 nanoparticles.
  • Li(acac) covered with aluminium was used as an efficient electron injection layer in research & development of organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs).
  • Fabrication of electrospun graphene-embedded Li4Ti5O12 nanofibers in research & development of lithium-ion batteries has been reported.

Features and Benefits

Its solubility in water enhances its effectiveness as a catalyst for organic reactions.

Pictograms

Health hazardExclamation mark
GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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