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Lithium pivalate

Also known as lithium, 2,2-dimethylpropanoate, Lithium 2,2-dimethylpropanoate

CAS 14271-99-9Formula C5H9LiO2Molar mass 108.07 g/molEC 238-164-2
Lithium pivalate chemical structure, C5H9LiO2, CAS 14271-99-9
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
14271-99-9
Formula
C5H9LiO2
Molar mass
108.07 g/mol
EC number
238-164-2
HS code
291560
Category
Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

What is Lithium pivalate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Lithium pivalate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C5H9LiO2 and a molar mass of 108.07 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 14271-99-9. The IUPAC name is lithium 2,2-dimethylpropanoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
lithium 2,2-dimethylpropanoate
CAS number
14271-99-9 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
238-164-2
Molecular formula
C5H9LiO2
InChIKey
MMBKOHVRHFSAJP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H10O2.Li/c1-5(2,3)4(6)7;/h1-3H3,(H,6,7);/q;+1/p-1
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
[Li+].CC(C)(C)C(=O)[O-]

Synonyms

  • lithium, 2,2-dimethylpropanoate
  • Lithium 2,2-dimethylpropanoate

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
108.07 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
108.0763 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-3.21calc.
Topological polar surface area
40.13 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
8calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.8calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Lithium pivalate is traded under.

HS 2915.60Indicative HS code

Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters

World exports in 2024
$704M
+7.9% vs 2023, imports $679M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China24.0%
  2. United States23.0%
  3. Netherlands9.3%
Top importers
  1. India * partner reported9.8%
  2. United States9.7%
  3. Netherlands7.4%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Lithium pivalate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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