LITHIUM-HMDS 20% (1M) IN THF

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LITHIUM-HMDS 20% (1M) IN THF Specification

Storage
Store in a cool dry place under an inert atmosphere (e.g. nitrogen or argon). Keep tightly sealed.

Melting Point
Not Applicable (Liquid Mixture)

Application
Used as a strong base catalyst and organometallic reagent in organic synthesis processes.

Ingredients
20% Lithium Hexamethyldisilazide (LiHMDS) in Tetrahydrofuran (THF)

Properties
Highly reactive; sensitive to air and moisture.

EINECS No
223-720-4

Solubility
Soluble in THF

Usage
Specialized chemical used in laboratory and industrial organic synthesis applications.

Appearance
Clear to slightly hazy liquid

Purity
20% solution

Physical Form
Liquid

HS Code
2931.00.90

Density
0.875 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Poisonous
YES

Smell
Characteristic solvent odor

CAS No
4039-32-1

Molecular Formula
C6H15LiN2Si2

Structural Formula
LiN[Si(CH3)3]2 in 1M solution with THF

Grade
Reagent Grade

Shelf Life
12 months under recommended storage conditions

Molecular Weight
176.31 g/mol

About LITHIUM-HMDS 20% (1M) IN THF

LITHIUM-HMDS 20% (1M) IN THF is a specialized chemical utilized as a strong base catalyst and organometallic reagent in various organic synthesis processes. This 20% solution of Lithium Hexamethyldisilazide (LiHMDS) in Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a highly reactive liquid, displaying a characteristic solvent odor. It is recommended to store this product in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere to maintain its stability. With a molecular formula of C6H15LiN2Si2 and a molecular weight of 176.31 g/mol, this reagent grade chemical is soluble in THF and exhibits a purity level of 20%. Suitable for laboratory and industrial applications, it is sensitive to air and moisture and should be kept tightly sealed for a shelf life of 12 months.

FAQs of LITHIUM-HMDS 20% (1M) IN THF:

Q: What is the application of LITHIUM-HMDS 20% (1M) IN THF?

A: LITHIUM-HMDS 20% (1M) IN THF is used as a strong base catalyst and organometallic reagent in organic synthesis processes.

Q: How should LITHIUM-HMDS 20% (1M) IN THF be stored?

A: It is recommended to store LITHIUM-HMDS 20% (1M) IN THF in a cool dry place under an inert atmosphere (e.g. nitrogen or argon) and keep it tightly sealed.