≥90%(C18≥40%) for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.
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Cited in 3 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.
| Pubchem Sid | 488189974 |
|---|---|
| Pubchem Sid Url | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488189974 |
| Canonical Smiles | [Li+].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-] |
| IUPAC Name | lithium;octadecanoate |
| InChIKey | HGPXWXLYXNVULB-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| INCHI | 1S/C18H36O2.Li/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;+1/p-1 |
| Isomeric SMILES | [Li+].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-] |
| RTECS | WI4370000 |
| Molecular Weight | 290.41 |
| Reaxy-Rn | 3919701 |
| Reaxys-RN_link_address | https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=3919701&ln= |
Comprehensive hazard, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance document.
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View spec sheet →Taxonomy Tree
| Kingdom | Organic compounds |
|---|---|
| Superclass | Lipids and lipid-like molecules |
| Class | Fatty Acyls |
| Subclass | Fatty acids and conjugates |
| Intermediate Tree Nodes | Not available |
| Direct Parent | Long-chain fatty acids |
| Alternative Parents | Carboxylic acid salts Organic lithium salts Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Carboxylic acids Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives Carbonyl compounds |
| Molecular Framework | Aliphatic acyclic compounds |
| Substituents | Long-chain fatty acid - Carboxylic acid salt - Organic lithium salt - Organic alkali metal salt - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic salt - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound |
| Description | This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as long-chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 13 and 21 carbon atoms. |
| External Descriptors | Not available |
Find and download the COA for your product by matching the lot number on the packaging.
| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
 K1826127 | Certificate of Analysis | Jun 15, 2026 | L111333 |
| A2220154 | Certificate of Analysis | Oct 29, 2025 | L111333 |
| A2220155 | Certificate of Analysis | Oct 29, 2025 | L111333 |
| A2220156 | Certificate of Analysis | Oct 29, 2025 | L111333 |
| A2220464 | Certificate of Analysis | Oct 29, 2025 | L111333 |
| B2314068 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 14, 2021 | L111333 |
| B2314134 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 14, 2021 | L111333 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
|---|---|
| Melt Point(°C) | 220-222℃ |
| Molecular Weight | 290.400 g/mol |
| XLogP3 | |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 16 |
| Exact Mass | 290.28 Da |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 290.28 Da |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 40.100 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 21 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 207.000 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| The total count of all stereochemical bonds | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 2 |
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