Lithium methoxide, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Lithium methoxide is used in sol-gel synthesis of lithium borophosphates. It is also useful for deprotonation reactions in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as a mild base in organic synthesis especially in transesterifications.

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: 865-34-9
• Molecular Formula: CH3LiO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 37.97
• MDL Number: MFCD00036357
• InChI Key: JILPJDVXYVTZDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: lithium methoxide, lithium methanolate, methanol, lithium salt, lithium methylate, liome, methanol, lithium salt 1:1, liom, lithium methylat, lithotab methoxide, lioch3
• PubChem CID: 4177230
• SMILES: [Li+].C[O-]

• Melting Point: >500°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• Linear Formula: LiOCH₃
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN3206
• Beilstein: 3552389
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol.
• IUPAC Name: lithium;methanolate
• Formula Weight: 37.98
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium methoxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-X
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H251-H314 Self-heating: may catch fire. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P235+P410-P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.2; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	212-737-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only