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(Trimethylsilyl)methyllithium solution

1.0 M in pentane

Synonym(s):

(Lithiomethyl)trimethylsilane, Neosilyllithium, [(Trimethylsilyl)methyl]lithium

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)3SiCH2Li
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
94.16
Beilstein:
4123225
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

concentration

1.0 M in pentane

bp

35-36 °C

density

0.65 g/mL at 25 °C

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Li]C[Si](C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C4H11Si.Li/c1-5(2,3)4;/h1H2,2-4H3;

InChI key

RJPBNMJOQNIBQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Initiates polymerization and copolymerization of cyclosiloxanes.[1] Alkylates metal complexes.[2]

Packaging

The 25 mL Sure/Seal bottle is recommended as a single-use bottle. Repeated punctures will likely result in decreased performance of product.

Legal Information

Sure/Seal is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

-56.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-49 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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