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The organolithium studies were pioneered by Georg Wittig, Henry Gilman and Karl Ziegler,
who found that organolithium and other organometallics can perform various reactions at
much higher rate as compared to other reagents. The nucleophilic organolithium form
carbon-carbon bonds using carbonyl double bonds which further react with ketones to form
alcohols. The lithium salts addition improves stereo selectivity of the reaction. The
organolithium are also used in formation of ketones along with N-methoxy-N-methyl amides.
Organolithium are also used in preparation of carboxyl acids which find large number of
industrial applications like acetic acid is used in manufacture of dyestuffs or in preparation of
vinegar, other acids are used preparation of pharmaceutical drugs like aspirin and
phenacetin. Organolithium reagents can add carbonyl and its derivatives in presence of
chiral ligands which is used basically in synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds.
Organolithium in form of butyllithium is mainly used as a polymerization initiator in
production of SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) and polybutadiene to form monomer which is
important for production of synthetic rubber. Organolithium are also used in production of
Organolithium belong to the family of organometalics which are used across the globe for
varied applications including those of stabilizers, catalysts for chemical reactions and for
synthesis of different polymers. The market for organolithium is largely dominated by the
U.S. and European region. However the increased environmental regulations can lead to shift
of production of these to developing countries in Asia. Also the other constraint for
organolithium is the excessive price rise of raw material like lithium which can affect the
development of the market for organolithium. The market for organolithium has steady
growth rates across Europe and African countries. However organolithium are expected to
grow at a rapid pace across Middle East owing to increase in production facilities in these
regions. Asia Pacific and especially China is also expected to be the upcoming market for
organolithium in the next six years.
The major players operating in the global organolithium market are Rockwood Lithium
GmbH, Akzo nobel and Chemtura Corporation among others.
Key points covered in the report:1. Report segments the market on the basis of types, application, products, technology, etc
(as applicable)
2. The report covers geographic segmentation
North America
Europe
Asia
RoW
3. The report provides the market size and forecast for the different segments and
geographies for the period of 2010 to 2020
4. The report provides company profiles of some of the leading companies operating in the
market
5. The report also provides porters five forces analysis of the market.