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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OLi
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
52.00
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3909950
General description
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Lithium ethoxide solution (LiOEt) is a reactive organolithium compound supplied in a solvent medium, often ethanol or hydrocarbon-based, for enhanced handling and stability. It serves as a versatile precursor in solution and vapor deposition techniques. Its strong alkaline nature and thermal decomposition properties make it valuable for fabricating lithium-containing thin films and coatings in energy storage and optoelectronic applications.
Application
Lithium ethoxide solution can be used as:
- A precursor in the preparation of LiNbO₃-based surface coatings on cathodes via sol-gel method to improve performance and durability in solid-state batteries.
- A lithium precursor in the solution-based synthesis of lithium sulfide (Li₂S) nanocrystals for fabricating cathode materials optimized for lithium-sulfur batteries.
- A precursor in the sol-gel method to synthesize lithium silicate ceramics for dental applications.
- A precursor in the metathesis synthesis of lithium sulfide (Li₂S) nanocrystals for advanced solid-state electrolytes and battery technologies.
Features and Benefits
Features and benefits of Lithium Ethoxide Solution:
- High Reactivity: Strong lithium alkoxide base ideal for initiating reactions or incorporating lithium into materials.
- Suitable for Solution & Vapor Deposition: It is used as a precursor in sol-gel processing, spin coating, and vapor-phase deposition.
- Thermally stable and easy handling
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Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Self-heat. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
Storage Class
4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point (°F)
48.2 °F - closed cup
Flash Point (°C)
9 °C - closed cup
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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