n-Butyllithium, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific 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.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 60.0°C to 80.0°C
• Melting Point: -95.0°C
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃Li
• Density: 0.6900g/mL
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: reacts with water forming lioh and butane.
• Formula Weight: 64.06
• Percent Purity: 22.0 to 24.0% (Active base) 2.37 to 2.59 M (Active base)
• Specific Gravity: 0.69
• Flash Point: −21°C
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Butyllithium

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. 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. Use personal protective equipment as required. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not allow contact with air. 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. Avoid release to the environment. Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

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