Podcast episode · Organic Chemistry
Bench-stable butyllithium & secrets of Pompeii’s limescale
The Chemical Breakdown
Jan 28, 2026
Emma Pewsey and Phillip Broadwith discuss formulations intended to make butyllithium reagents easier to handle while retaining synthetic performance. A second story examines how analysis of limescale in Pompeii’s public baths can reveal aspects of water use and life in the ancient city.