Lithium tert-butoxide, 99%

Product Code. 15422677

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 046366.A1

Description

CAS: 1907-33-1 | C4H9LiO | 80.055 g/mol

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 Li_xTi_yO_z 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.

Specifications

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-]

• Melting Point: ∼150°C (decomposition)
• Color: White to Cream
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃COLi
• Quantity: 1 kg
• 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

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only