n-Butyllithium, 2.7M solution in toluene, AcroSeal™

Description

CAS: 109-72-8 | C4H9Li | 64.06 g/mol

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 109-72-8, 108-88-3
• Molecular Formula: C4H9Li
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 64.06
• MDL Number: MFCD00009414
• InChI Key: MZRVEZGGRBJDDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: n-butyllithium, lithium, butyl, butyllithium, butyl lithium, n-butyl lithium, lithium butane, n-buli, buli, libu, unii-09w9a6b8zc
• PubChem CID: 61028
• IUPAC Name: butyllithium
• SMILES: [Li]CCCC

• Color: Yellow to Orange
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃Li
• Density: 0.8600g/mL
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: vigorous reaction.
• Formula Weight: 64.06
• Percent Purity: 19.8 to 20.2% (as BuLi)
• Packaging: AcroSeal™ Glass bottle
• Specific Gravity: 0.86
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Flash Point: 4°C
• Physical Form: Solution
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Butyllithium, 2.6M solution in toluene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Wear eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only