Description
Lithium Methanolate (CH3LiO) is a highly reactive organolithium compound widely utilized in organic synthesis and industrial applications. This white to off-white powder or solution (commonly available in methanol) serves as a powerful base and nucleophile, enabling deprotonation, transesterification, and condensation reactions. With a CAS number of 865-34-9 and molecular weight of 37.98 g/mol, it is packaged under inert gas to ensure stability. Ideal for researchers and scientists, our high-purity Lithium Methanolate (≥95%) is rigorously tested for consistency, making it a reliable choice for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced material synthesis. Handle with care—hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive.
Properties
- CAS Number: 865-34-9
- Complexity: 4.8
- IUPAC Name: lithium;methanolate
- InChI: InChI=1S/CH3O.Li/c1-2;/h1H3;/q-1;+1
- InChI Key: JILPJDVXYVTZDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 38.03439315
- Molecular Formula: CH3LiO
- Molecular Weight: 38.0
- SMILES: [Li+].C[O-]
- Topological: 23.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 38.03439315
- Physical Description: Liquid
- Synonyms: Lithium methoxide, Lithium methanolate, Methanol, lithium salt, Methanol, lithium salt (1:1), EINECS 212-737-7, DTXSID00890529, DTXCID301030659, 212-737-7, 865-34-9, lithium;methanolate, Lithium methylate, MFCD00036357, Lithium methanolate; Lithium methylate; Methoxylithium, LIOME, liom, lithium methylat, LiOCH3, Lithium methylate solution, CALLERY? Lithium methoxide, SCHEMBL62678, BCP29450, AKOS015840118, s11669, Lithium Methoxide (ca.10% in Methanol), Lithium methanolate;Methanol, lithium salt, Lithium methoxide 10% solution in methanol, L0304, NS00079872, Q1226073
Lithium Methanolate is a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for esterification and alkoxide formation. It catalyzes biodiesel production via transesterification of triglycerides. In pharmaceuticals, it aids in the synthesis of active intermediates. Its strong alkalinity makes it useful in polymerization and depolymerization reactions. Always store under inert conditions to prevent degradation.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H251: Self-heating; may catch fire [Danger Self-heating substances and mixtures]
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P235, P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P407, P410, P413, P420, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Self-heat. 1 (100%)
- Skin Corr. 1B (100%)
- Eye Dam. 1 (58.5%)
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