n-Butyllithium, 1.6M solution in hexanes, AcroSeal™, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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

SMILES

[Li]CCCC

CAS Min %

14.75, 84.75

CAS Max %

15.25, 85.25

Melting Point

-95.0°C

Color

Pink to White

Density

0.6800g/mL

Boiling Point

60.0°C to 80.0°C

Flash Point

−18°C

Packaging

AcroSeal™ Glass bottle

Linear Formula

CH₃(CH₂)₃Li

Quantity

100 mL

Specific Gravity

0.68

IUPAC Name

butyllithium

Formula Weight

64.06

Percent Purity

14.0 to 16.0% (as BuLi) (Active base)

Physical Form

Powder or Flakes

Chemical Name or Material

n-Butyllithium, 1.6M solution in hexanes

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.

SDS

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.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only