Name | Lithium methoxide |
Synonyms | methoxylithium LITHIUMMETHOXID LITHIUM METHOXIDE LITHIUM METHYLATE Lithium methylate Lithium methoxide Lithium methanolate Methanol, lithium salt Lithium methoxide solution 1.0 M in methanol LITHIUM METHOXIDE, 1.0M SOLUTION IN METH YL ALCOHOL LithiuM Methoxide, 2.20 M solution in Methanol, SpcSeal |
CAS | 865-34-9 192823-90-8 224181-26-4 226904-79-6 71977-96-2 |
EINECS | 212-737-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/CH3O.Li/c1-2;/h1H3;/q-1;+1/rCH3LiO/c1-3-2/h1H3 |
Molecular Formula | CH3LiO |
Molar Mass | 37.97 |
Density | 0.85g/mLat 20°C |
Melting Point | 500°C |
Boling Point | 64.6°C |
Flash Point | 52°F |
Solubility | Soluble in methanol. |
Appearance | powder |
Specific Gravity | 0.85 |
Color | White |
BRN | 3552389 |
Storage Condition | Flammables area |
Stability | Stable, but reacts violently with water. Highly flammable. Store under dry inert gas. |
Sensitive | 7: reacts slowly with moisture/water |
Risk Codes | R14 - Reacts violently with water R17 - Spontaneously flammable in air R34 - Causes burns R39/23/24/25 - R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R11 - Highly Flammable |
Safety Description | S8 - Keep container dry. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S43 - In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used.) S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
UN IDs | UN 3274 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10-23 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29051990 |
Hazard Class | 4.2 |
Packing Group | II |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Application | for transesterification and other organic synthesis reactions. |