Methyllithium solution - 1.6 M in diethyl ether , CAS No.917-54-4

CAS: 917-54-4 Cat. No.: M110156 Molecular Weight: 21.98 Beilstein Registry Number: 3587162 EC Number: 213-026-4
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GRADE & PURITY 1.6 M in diethyl ether
Synonyms
FT-0650698 | AKOS015840105 | Lithium, methyl- | MeLi | lithium;carbanide | Methyllithium | Methyl-lithium | methyllitium | Lithium methide | EC 213-026-4 | CHEBI:51486 | CH3Li | Methyllithium,1Min2-Methyltetrahydrofuran | methyllithum | Q413849 | methllit
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Why this grade

1.6 M in diethyl ether for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 2 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Methyllithium is an organolithium reagent mainly used for deprotonation and as a source of methyl anion. It is a strong base and a strong nucleophile.

Specifications

Synonyms
FT-0650698 | AKOS015840105 | Lithium, methyl- | MeLi | lithium;carbanide | Methyllithium | Methyl-lithium | methyllitium | Lithium methide | EC 213-026-4 | CHEBI:51486 | CH3Li | Methyllithium, 1Min2-Methyltetrahydrofuran | methyllithum | Q413849 | methllit
Specifications & Purity
1.6 M in diethyl ether
Storage
Store at 2-8°C, Argon charged
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This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Names and Identifiers
Canonical Smiles[Li+].[CH3-]
IUPAC Namelithium;carbanide
InChIKeyIHLVCKWPAMTVTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/CH3.Li/h1H3;/q-1;+1
Isomeric SMILES [Li+].[CH3-]
WGK Germany 2
UN Number 3394
Packing Group I
Molecular Weight 21.98
Beilstein 3587162
Reaxy-Rn 3587162
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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomInorganic compounds
SuperclassMixed metal/non-metal compounds
ClassMiscellaneous mixed metal/non-metals
SubclassNot available
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentMiscellaneous mixed metal/non-metals
Alternative Parents Inorganic lithium salts  Carbides  
Molecular FrameworkNot available
Substituents Inorganic lithium salt - Carbide - Inorganic salt - Miscellaneous mixed metal/non-metal
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of inorganic compounds known as miscellaneous mixed metal/non-metals. These are inorganic compounds containing non-metal as well as metal atoms but not belonging to afore mentioned classes.
External Descriptors Not available
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
J2523627Certificate of AnalysisMay 11, 2026 M110156
F2526625Certificate of AnalysisMay 09, 2026 M110156
A2619490Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2026 M110156
A2619492Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2026 M110156
A2619489Certificate of AnalysisJan 12, 2026 M110156
J2523624Certificate of AnalysisOct 15, 2025 M110156
J2523623Certificate of AnalysisOct 15, 2025 M110156
D2517484Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2025 M110156
F2526624Certificate of AnalysisOct 11, 2025 M110156
D2517483Certificate of AnalysisApr 09, 2025 M110156
A2515012Certificate of AnalysisFeb 07, 2025 M110156
L2305174Certificate of AnalysisDec 25, 2023 M110156
F2218367Certificate of AnalysisSep 13, 2023 M110156
I2228094Certificate of AnalysisJul 13, 2023 M110156
I2228093Certificate of AnalysisAug 27, 2022 M110156
A2303340Certificate of AnalysisAug 27, 2022 M110156
F2218368Certificate of AnalysisJun 10, 2022 M110156
F2218370Certificate of AnalysisJun 10, 2022 M110156
F2218371Certificate of AnalysisJun 10, 2022 M110156
F2218372Certificate of AnalysisJun 10, 2022 M110156
D2312240Certificate of AnalysisJan 24, 2022 M110156
B2218244Certificate of AnalysisJan 24, 2022 M110156
B2218243Certificate of AnalysisJan 24, 2022 M110156
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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityReacts with water
SensitivityAir, Heat and Moisture sensitive
Flash Point(°F)5.0 °F
Flash Point(°C)-15°C
Molecular Weight22.000 g/mol
XLogP3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass22.0395 Da
Monoisotopic Mass22.0395 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area0.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count2
Formal Charge0
Complexity2.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count2
Documents & Articles
Citations of This Product
References
1. An-Lin Zhang, Li-Wen Yang, Nian-Fa Yang, Da-Cai Liu.  (2014)  Investigation of catalytic activity and catalytic mechanism of chiral amino diol tridentate ligands in the asymmetric addition of aldehydes in the present of methyllithium reagent.  JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.jorganchem.2014.06.012]
2. Changwei Huang, Nianfa Yang, Anlin Zhang, Liwen Yang.  (2012)  Enantioselective inductivity of optically active helical poly[3-(9-alkylfluoren-9-yl)propylene oxide]s in the addition of methyllithium to aldehydes.  POLYMER,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.polymer.2012.05.054]
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