Methyllithium SolutionCAS #: 917-54-4

Synonyms

 Lithium methanide, MeLi, n-Methyllithium, n-methyl lithium, methyl-lithium, methyl lithium

methyl-lithiu;
methyllithium;
Methyl-lithium;
Lithium,methyl-

Compound Formula: CH3Li 

Molecular Weight: 21.98 

Appearance: Clear, dark yellow liquid 

Melting Point: N/A 

Boiling Point: 69 °C 

Density: 0.860 g/mL (25 °C) 

Solubility in H2O: Reacts violently 

Exact Mass: 22.039 g/mol 

Monoisotopic Mass: 22.039 g/mol

Health & Safety Information

 Signal Word: Danger 

Hazard Statements: H225-H260-H304-H314-H335-H411 

Hazard Codes: F, C, Xn, N 

Precautionary Statements: P210-P223-P231 + P232-P261-P370 + P378-P422 

Flash Point: -7 °C 

Risk Codes: N/A 

Safety Statements: N/A 

Transport Information: UN 3399 4.3/ PG I 

WGK Germany: 2

Chemical Identifiers

 Linear Formula: CH3Li 

Pubchem CID: 2724049 

MDL Number: MFCD00008253 

EC No.: 213-026-4 

IUPAC Name: lithium; carbanide 

Beilstein/Reaxys No.: 3587162 

SMILES: [Li+].[CH3-] 

InchI Identifier: InChI=1S/CH3.Li/h1H3;/q-1;+1 

InchI Key: IHLVCKWPAMTVTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Packing of Standard Packing: 

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 735 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.