tert-Butyllithium, 1.9M solution in pentane, AcroSeal™, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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: 594-19-4, 109-66-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H9Li
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 64.06
• MDL Number: MFCD00008795
• InChI Key: BKDLGMUIXWPYGD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tert-butyllithium, t-butyllithium, tbuli, lithium, 1,1-dimethylethyl, t-buli, lithium 2-methylpropane, tert-butyllithium solution, tert butyllithium, t-butyllithiurn
• PubChem CID: 638178
• SMILES: [Li]C(C)(C)C

• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 0.6900g/mL
• Boiling Point: 36.0°C to 38.0°C
• Flash Point: −56°C
• Packaging: AcroSeal™ Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃CLi
• Quantity: 800 mL
• Specific Gravity: 0.69
• IUPAC Name: lithium(1+) 2-methylpropan-2-ide
• Formula Weight: 64.04
• Percent Purity: 17 to 19% (as BuLi)
• Physical Form: Solution
• Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butyllithium

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• tert-Butyllithium, 1.9M solution in pentane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 1
• Pyrophoric liquid Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H250-Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
• H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
• H224-Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P223-Do not allow contact with water.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only