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n-Butyllithium, Thermo Scientific™

Catalog No. AC181270100

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.

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 109-72-8, 110-54-3
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

Specifications

Boiling Point 60.0°C to 80.0°C
Melting Point -95.0°C
Linear Formula CH3(CH2)3Li
Density 0.6800g/mL
Solubility Information Solubility in water: reacts (forming lioh an butane).
Formula Weight 64.06
Percent Purity 14.0 to 16.0% (Active base) 1.49 to 1.70 M (Active base)
Specific Gravity 0.68
Flash Point −18°C
Chemical Name or Material n-Butyllithium

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Danger
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Suspected of damaging fertility. Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
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