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tert-Butyllithium solution

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1.7 M (in PAO/hexanes mixture)

Synonym(s):

t-BuLi, Lithium-2-methyl-2-propanide, t-BuLi

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CLi
CAS Number:
594-19-4
Molecular Weight:
64.06
Beilstein:
3587204
MDL number:
MFCD00008795
UNSPSC Code:
12352142

form

liquid

Quality Level

100

concentration

1.7 M (in PAO/hexanes mixture)

color

colorless to yellow

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Li]C(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C4H9.Li/c1-4(2)3;/h1-3H3;

InChI key

BKDLGMUIXWPYGD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

tert-Butyllithium solution (tert-BuLi) is an organolithium compound, used as a strong base in organic chemistry. It facilitates lithium-halogen exchange reaction and also can be employed in the deprotonation of C-H compounds and amines.

Application

tert-Butyllithium solution can be used as a strong base in the synthesis of: Alkyllithium derivatives form alkyl iodides and diiodoalkanes by halogen-lithium exchange reaction. Inorganic polymer [(LiMo3Se3)n] from [(InMo3Se3)n] by reductive intercalation method. Adducts of cinnamic acid (1,3- and 1,4-adducts) by reacting with C-C double of cinnamic acid.

Features and Benefits

This product is formulated in a solution of polyalphaolefin (PAO) and hexanes to prevent pyrophoric reactions when exposed to air, affording improved safety and usability.

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Pyr. Liq. 1 - Repr. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 1 Inhalation - Water-react 1

Target Organs

Nervous system

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

88.7 °F

Flash Point(C)

31.5 °C

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