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Lithium methoxide, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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
100 g
UN Number
UN3206
Beilstein
3552389
Sensitivity
Air and moisture sensitive
Solubility Information
Soluble in methanol.
IUPAC Name
lithium;methanolate
Formula Weight
37.98
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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