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Lithium amide

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powder, 95%

Synonym(s):

Aminolithium, Lithamide

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Linear Formula:
LiNH2
CAS Number:
7782-89-0
Molecular Weight:
22.96
EC Number:
231-968-4
MDL number:
MFCD00011093
UNSPSC Code:
12352301
PubChem Substance ID:
24852671
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

95%

form

powder

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380-400 °C

density

1.178 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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Enabling,

SMILES string

[Li].CN

InChI

1S/Li.H2N/h;1H2/q+1;-1

InChI key

AFRJJFRNGGLMDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Lithium amide (LiNH2) is an amide of an alkali metal with lithium atoms having larger positive charges than hydrogen atoms. It is a moisture-sensitive molecule that converts to LiOH and NH3 on reaction with H2O. LiNH2 is majorly used in hydrogen storage applications.
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Application

Reagent for synthesis of:
Antiinflamatory and preoresolving protectin D1
Chemotype dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors
Sterically congested triarylamines
Dyes displaying large Stokes shifts
GM1 ganglioside derivatives

Reagent for cross-coupling of aryl chlorides and amines

Pictograms

FlameCorrosion
GHS02,GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H261,H314

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. 1B - Water-react 2

Supplementary Hazards

EUH014,EUH029

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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