Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF

Name: Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001210

About Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF

Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF is an organometallic reagent carrying the CAS registry number 1907-33-1, specified at 97% purity. With the molecular formula C4H9LiO, it has a molar mass of 80.1 g/mol. The IUPAC name is lithium 2-methylpropan-2-olate. Common synonyms include LiOtBu and tert-Butoxylithium.

The product is provided as a liquid. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include carbon–carbon bond formation, grignard and organometallic chemistry and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mL and 500 mL, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Carbon–carbon bond formation
Grignard & organometallic chemistry
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF
Catalogue No.	VQ-001210
CAS Number	1907-33-1
IUPAC name	lithium 2-methylpropan-2-olate
Molecular formula	C₄H₉LiO
Molecular weight	80.1 g/mol
Exact mass	80.0813
Purity / assay	97%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	LZWQNOHZMQIFBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	[Li+].CC(C)(C)[O-]
PubChem CID	23664764

Physical properties
Physical form	Solution
Appearance	Liquid
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.1 Å²
Synonyms	LiOtBu, tert-Butoxylithium, Lithium tert-butylate, Lithium tert-butanolate, tert-Butyl alcohol, lithium salt, 2-Methyl-2-propanol lithium salt, 2-Propanol, 2-methyl-, lithium salt, 2-Propanol, 2-methyl-, lithium salt (1:1), lithium t-butoxide, (tert-butoxy)lithium, lithium tbutoxide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H228Flammable solid
H251Self-heating, may catch fire
H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P210, P235, P240, P241, P260, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P363, P370 + P378, P405, P407, P410, P413

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 1907-33-1

Lithium tert-butoxide, 1.0 M in hexane

CAS: 1907-33-1
Formula: C₄H₉LiO
MW: 80.1 g/mol

VQ-001209

Lithium tert-butoxide, 98%

CAS: 1907-33-1
Formula: C₄H₉LiO
MW: 80.1 g/mol

VQ-001211

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF?

The CAS Registry Number of Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF is 1907-33-1. It is also known as LiOtBu, tert-Butoxylithium, Lithium tert-butylate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF?

Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF has the molecular formula C4H9LiO and a molecular weight of 80.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is lithium 2-methylpropan-2-olate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF can I order?

We supply Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF in (97%) grade, in 100 mL, 500 mL packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF?

Yes. Every lot of Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF be shipped internationally?

Yes. Lithium tert-butoxide, 2.0 M in THF is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.