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Lithium tert-butoxide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 046366.A1
1 kg, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Lithium tert-butoxide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 046366.A1
1 kg, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
1907-33-1
IUPAC Name
lithium(1+) 2-methylpropan-2-olate
Molecular Formula
C4H9LiO
InChI Key
LZWQNOHZMQIFBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
[Li+].CC(C)(C)[O-]
Assay (Titration)
≥98.5%
Appearance (Color)
White to pale yellow
Form
Powder

Description

Lithium tert-butoxide is a mild base used in organic synthesis. It is involved in the alfa-alkylation reaction of ketones with primary alcohols. It is utilized as a catalyst in the reduction of ketones to the corresponding secondary alcohols. It acts as lithium source utilized in the preparation of LixTiyOz thin films. Further, it is used in conjunction with organometallic reagents/catalysts to modify their reactivity and selectivity.

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