Lithium Methoxide
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Lithium Methoxide

Overview: Lithium methoxide is more basic than lithium hydroxide. When lithium methylate comes into contact with water, it readily undergoes a reverse reaction to regenerate lithium hydroxide and methanol.
Color and Appearance: White powder
Specifications: 99% min.
CAS NO.: 865-34-9
Molecular Formula: CH3LiO
Molecular Weight: 37.97
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Product Introduction

Item

Index

Appearance

White powder

Content(Total alkaline)

≥99.0%

Free Alkali

≤1.5%

Moisture

≤0.8%

 

Applications

 

Lithium methanolate is primarily used as a condensing agent and strong base catalyst in organic synthesis reactions, as well as a methoxylating agent in the production of vitamins and sulfamethidine drugs. Lithium methoxide is used in organic synthesis reactions such as transesterification.

 

Lithium methoxylate is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis, and can be used in esterification reactions and deprotonation reactions of carbonyl compounds.

 

Lithium methoxide powder is also frequently used to prepare other organolithium compounds, such as methyllithium and ethyllithium.

 

In organic chemistry research, solid lithium methoxide can be used as a strong base and electrophilic agent for catalysis or catalytic gel matching reactions.

 

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Packaging, Storage, Handling, and Transportation

 

Solid lithium methylate is packaged in cardboard drums and steel drums.

 

Packaging Specifications:

  • 25 kg/cardboard drum, 420 drums/20ft container
  • 100 kg/steel drum, 80 drums/20ft container

 

Methanol, lithium salt is an organic alkaline corrosive substance, highly hygroscopic, and should be stored in a sealed container. During storage and transportation, take precautions against fire and sunlight, and store in a cool, well-ventilated, and dry place. The ideal storage environment is away from direct sunlight and has low humidity. Contact with water or air will cause lithium methylate powder to decompose rapidly or spontaneously combust; therefore, it should be stored in a sealed container. Precautions must be taken to avoid contact with skin or eyes. In case of lithium methanolate powder combustion, do not use water to extinguish the fire; use dry powder extinguishing agent or bury the fire with sand.

 

Slightly hazardous to water; do not allow undiluted or large quantities of product to come into contact with groundwater, waterways, or sewage systems. Do not discharge material into the surrounding environment without government permission.

 

Safety Information:
1. Lithium methoxylate is an irritant; avoid contact with skin and eyes.
2. Take necessary safety precautions during handling and storage, including wearing protective gloves, goggles, and protective clothing.
3. Store lithium methoxylate in sealed containers, away from sources of ignition and oxidizers.
4. Handle lithium methanolate powder in a well-ventilated area, ensuring it avoids contact with air and water.
5. Treat lithium methoxide solution waste liquid with specialized procedures, following local environmental and safety regulations.

 

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