Lithium diethylamide
Agent Name
Lithium diethylamide
CAS Number
816-43-3
Formula
C4-H11-N.Li
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
UN3393
Category
Organic Compounds, Metal Salts
Description
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Pyrophoric; Reacts with water evolving flammable gases; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Lithium diisopropylamide."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic substance, solid, pyrophoric, water-reactive."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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