Name | Lithium t-butoxide |
Synonyms | LTB Lithiumtbutoxide tert-butoxylithium LITHIUM T-BUTOXIDE Lithium t-butoxide Lithiumtert-butoxid LITHIUM TERT-BUTOXIDE LITHIUM TERT-BUTYLATE Lithium tert-butoxide Lithium tertiary butoxide 2-methyl-2-propanolithiumsalt lithium 2-methylpropan-2-olate Lithium tert-butoxide solution Lithiumtbutoxideminoffwhitepowder Lithium tert-butoxide, 1M solution in hexanes |
CAS | 1907-33-1 |
EINECS | 217-611-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C4H9O.Li/c1-4(2,3)5;/h1-3H3;/q-1;+1/rC4H9LiO/c1-4(2,3)6-5/h1-3H3 |
InChIKey | LZWQNOHZMQIFBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H9LiO |
Molar Mass | 80.05 |
Density | 0.89g/mLat 20°C |
Melting Point | °C |
Boling Point | 68-70°C |
Flash Point | −2°F |
Water Solubility | vigorous reaction |
Solubility | Soluble in toluene, hexane, tetrahydrofuran and methyl tert-butyl ether. |
Appearance | liquid |
Specific Gravity | 0.89 |
Color | brown |
BRN | 3620018 |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R19 - May form explosive peroxides R34 - Causes burns R37 - Irritating to the respiratory system R35 - Causes severe burns R14 - Reacts violently with water R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R65 - Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R48/20 - R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R25 - Toxic if swallowed |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S6A - S43E - S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S7/8 - S43 - In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used.) S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. |
UN IDs | UN 3206 4.2/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | UB8520000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29051990 |
Hazard Class | 4.2 |
Packing Group | III |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | is used in organic synthesis to alter the activity and selectivity of catalysts in organometallic polymerizations. |