Synonyms: Lithium methanide; MeLi
CAS Number: 917-54-4
Formula: CH3Li
Formula Weight: 21.98
Linear Formula: CH3Li
MDL No.: MFCD00008253
Density: 0.846 g/mL at 25 C
Storage: 2-8C
Beilstein Registry Number: 3587162
UNSPSC Code: 12352103
Application: Methyllithium solution ( 3.1 M in diethoxymethane) can undergo 1,2-addition to benzaldehyde catalyzed by a 2-(2-hydroxyaryl)alcohol (HAROL) ligand in the presence of titanium isopropoxide to form (S)-1-phenylethan-1-ol.
RIDADR: UN 3399A 4.3(3) / PGI
WGK Germany: 1
Flash Point(F): 5 F
Flash Point(C): -15 C
R Codes: 11-15-36/37/38
S Codes: 16-26-43
IOD Codes: F,Xi
Symbol: GHS02, GHS05
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H225-H250-H260-H314
Precautionary statements: P210-P231 + P232-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P370 + P378-P422