form
liquid
Quality Segment
reaction suitability
core: lithium
concentration
1.0 M in methanol
bp
64.6 °C
density
0.817 g/mL at 25 °C
SMILES string
[Li+].C[O-]
InChI
1S/CH3O.Li/c1-2;/h1H3;/q-1;+1
InChI key
JILPJDVXYVTZDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Lithium methoxide solution, also known as lithium methylate, is an organolithium compound supplied as a colorless solution in methanol. It is highly soluble in polar solvents, making it suitable for solution-based applications. It serves as a strong base in organic reactions and is used in the production of polymers and specialty chemicals.
Application
Lithium methoxide can be used as
- A lithium source in the sol-gel synthesis of a Li₂O–ZrO₂ (LZO) coating for LiNi₀.₉Co₀.₀₅Mn₀.₀₅O₂ (NCM) cathode material, enabling the formation of a uniform, amorphous LZO layer that enhances the cathode′s stability and performance in lithium-ion batteries.
- A catalyst-activating additive to generate the active zirconium hydride species required for the selective hydrosilylation of alkenes using zirconocene dichloride.
- A lithium precursor in a sol-gel synthesis method to produce high-purity γ-LiAlO₂ ceramic powders at relatively low calcination temperatures
Features and Benefits
Lithium methoxide solution in methanol is significant in several applications due to its strong basicity and reactivity. Its solubility in methanol allows for easy handling and mixing with other reactants, facilitating reactions in a liquid medium.
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Danger
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Self-heat. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 1
target_organs
Eyes
存储类别
4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
51.8 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
11 °C - closed cup
ppe
Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles