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Topic: formulations

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In Analytical Chemistry and Archeology

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.