Lithium terephthalate

• CAT Number: R071223
• CAS Number: 42596-02-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H4Li2O4
• Molecular Weight: 177.996
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: dilithium;terephthalate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6O4.2Li/c9-7(10)5-1-2-6(4-3-5)8(11)12;;/h1-4H,(H,9,10)(H,11,12);;/q;2*+1/p-2
• InChIKey: RCRBCNZJGBTYDI-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: [Li+].[Li+].C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)[O-])C(=O)[O-]

Lithium terephthalate is a lithium salt of terephthalic acid. This compound has potential applications in lithium-ion battery technology due to its ability to store and release lithium ions efficiently. It is being researched for its use as an electrode material in advanced energy storage devices, offering the prospect of improved battery performance and stability compared to conventional lithium-ion battery materials.