n-Butyllithium, 1.6M solution in hexanes, 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: 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: 500 mL
• Specific Gravity: 0.68
• IUPAC Name: lithium;butane
• 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

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• n-Butyllithium, 1.6M solution in hexanes

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

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

Hazard Statement

• H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H250-Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hexane, Butyl lithium

RUO – Research Use Only