tert-Butyllithium
Agent Name
tert-Butyllithium
CAS Number
594-19-4
Formula
C4-H9-Li
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lithium, (1,1-dimethylethyl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
15% n-pentane solution: Yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"tert-Butyllithium is a chemical compound with the formula (CH3)3CLi. As an organometallic compound, it has applications in organic synthesis (see also Grignard reaction) since it is a sufficiently strong base to deprotonate many carbon acids, including benzene." [Wikipedia]
Comments
15% n-pentane solution: Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; Causes burns; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Lithium." See "Phenyllithium."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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