Lithium methoxide
ALDRICH/344370 - 98%
Synonym: Lithium methylate
CAS Number: 865-34-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CH3LiO
Molecular Weight: 37.97
EC Number: 212-737-7
MDL Number: MFCD00036357
Linear Formula: CH3OLi
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 98% |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/CH3O.Li/c1-2;/h1H3;/q- |
| InChI key | JILPJDVXYVTZDQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | core: lithium |
| SMILES string | [Li+].C[O-] |
| Application: | Lithium methoxide can be used:• As a precursor for synthesizing lithium aluminum oxide (LiAlO₂) coatings • As a precursor to prepare lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) cathodes for solid-state lithium metal batteries via sol-gel method. • Precursor for synthesizing LiTA anode material |
| General description: | Lithium methoxide is a white to off-white, hygroscopic solid highly soluble in polar solvents such as methanol and ethanol. Its high reactivity and ability to introduce lithium ions into precursor systems make it suitable for preparing lithium-based ceramics, thin films, and battery materials. Its compatibility with sol-gel and vapor deposition techniques makes it useful for producing advanced materials in energy storage, electronics, and catalysis. |
| Packaging: | 25, 100 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H251 - H314 |
| Precautionary statements | P235 - P260 - P280 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | F,C |
| Risk Statements | 11-14-34 |
| Safety Statements | 8-16-26-43-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 3206 8(4.2) / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 68.0 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 20 °C |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH014 |
| Purity | 98% |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |



