Lithium acetoacetate

Name: Lithium acetoacetate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039238

About Lithium acetoacetate

Lithium acetoacetate is a carboxylic acid carrying the CAS registry number 3483-11-2. With the molecular formula C4H5LiO3, it has a molar mass of 108.0 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is lithium 3-oxobutanoate. It is also known as 3-Oxobutanoic acid lithium salt or Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-, lithium salt (1:1).

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Lithium acetoacetate in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Lithium acetoacetate
Catalogue No.	VQ-039238
CAS Number	3483-11-2
IUPAC name	lithium 3-oxobutanoate
Molecular formula	C₄H₅LiO₃
Molecular weight	108 g/mol
Exact mass	108.0399
InChIKey	UTLRZTUJSMCBHB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	[Li+].CC(=O)CC(=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	2724246

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	57.2 Å²
Synonyms	3-Oxobutanoic acid lithium salt, Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-, lithium salt (1:1), Acetoacetic acid lithium salt, Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-, lithium salt, Lithium 3-Oxobutyrate, lithium3-oxobutanoate, lithium,3-oxobutanoate, 3-Oxobutyric Acid Lithium Salt

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Lithium acetoacetate?

The CAS Registry Number of Lithium acetoacetate is 3483-11-2. It is also known as 3-Oxobutanoic acid lithium salt, Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-, lithium salt (1:1), Acetoacetic acid lithium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lithium acetoacetate?

Lithium acetoacetate has the molecular formula C4H5LiO3 and a molecular weight of 108 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is lithium 3-oxobutanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Lithium acetoacetate can I order?

We supply Lithium acetoacetate, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Lithium acetoacetate?

Yes. Every lot of Lithium acetoacetate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Lithium acetoacetate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Lithium acetoacetate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.