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400246

Lithium ethoxide solution

1.0 M in ethanol

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Synonym(s):

Lithium ethanolate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OLi
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
52.00
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3909950
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product line

Sol-Gel Precursors

form

liquid

reaction suitability

core: lithium

sustainability

Sustainability features

concentration

1.0 M in ethanol

density

0.821 g/mL at 25 °C

greener alternative category

SMILES string

[Li+].CC[O-]

InChI

1S/C2H5O.Li/c1-2-3;/h2H2,1H3;/q-1;+1

InChI key

AZVCGYPLLBEUNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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


Pictograms

FlameCorrosion

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Danger

Hazard Codes

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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