Lithium methoxide solution
ALDRICH/408794 - 1.0 M in methanol
Synonym: Lithium methylate
CAS Number: 865-34-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CH3LiO
Molecular Weight: 37.97
MDL Number: MFCD00036357
Linear Formula: CH3OLi
Product Type: Chemical
| bp | 64.6 °C |
| concentration | 1.0 M in methanol |
| density | 0.817 g/mL at 25 °C |
| form | liquid |
| InChI | 1S/CH3O.Li/c1-2;/h1H3;/q- |
| InChI key | JILPJDVXYVTZDQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | core: lithium |
| SMILES string | [Li+].C[O-] |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 100, 800 mL in Sure/Seal™ |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() ![]() GHS02,GHS05,GHS06,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H251 - H301 + H311 + H331 - H314 - H370 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P235 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | F,T |
| Risk Statements | 11-14-23/24/25-36/38-39/23/24/25 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26-36/37-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 3274 8(3) / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 51.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 11 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 64.6 °C |
| Density | 0.817 g/mL at 25 °C |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |





