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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.
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Specifications
| Melting Point | >500°C (decomposition) |
| Color | White |
| Linear Formula | LiOCH3 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN3206 |
| Beilstein | 3552389 |
| Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in methanol. |
| IUPAC Name | lithium(1+) methanolate |
| Formula Weight | 37.98 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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