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Lithium tert-butoxide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15412677
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Quantity:
250 g
1 kg

Description

Lithium tert-butoxide is a mild base used in organic synthesis. It is involved in the alfa-alkylation reaction of ketones with primary alcohols. It is utilized as a catalyst in the reduction of ketones to the corresponding secondary alcohols. It acts as lithium source utilized in the preparation of LixTiyOz thin films. Further, it is used in conjunction with organometallic reagents/catalysts to modify their reactivity and selectivity.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1907-33-1
Molecular Formula C4H9LiO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 80.055
MDL Number MFCD00050479
InChI Key LZWQNOHZMQIFBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym lithium tert-butoxide, lithium 2-methylpropan-2-olate, tert-butoxylithium, lithium tert-butylate, lithium tert-butanolate, tert-butyl alcohol, lithium salt, lithium t-butoxide, 2-methyl-2-propanol lithium salt, 2-propanol, 2-methyl-, lithium salt, lithium 1+ ion 2-methylpropan-2-olate
PubChem CID 23664764
IUPAC Name lithium;2-methylpropan-2-olate
SMILES [Li+].CC(C)(C)[O-]

Specifications

Melting Point ∼150°C (decomposition)
Color White to Cream
Odor Odorless
Linear Formula (CH3)3COLi
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN3206
Beilstein 3620018
Sensitivity Air and moisture sensitive
Solubility Information Soluble in toluene,hexane,tetrahydrofuran and methyl tert-butyl ether.
Formula Weight 80.06
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Lithium tert-butoxide
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Lithium tert-butoxide
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Flammable solid Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H228-Flammable solid.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P235+P410-Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Lithium tert-butoxide

RUO – Research Use Only

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