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818874 Butyllithium

(15% solution in n-hexane) for synthesis

Butyllithium MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: BuLi solution, 1-Lithiobutane, n-Butyllithium, NBL

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8188740500 Glass bottle 500 ml
Description
Catalogue Number818874
SynonymsBuLi solution, 1-Lithiobutane, n-Butyllithium, NBL
References
Product Information
HS Code2931 90 90
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point69 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.68 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit1.2 - 7.8 %(V)
Flash point-22 °C
Ignition temperature240 °C
Melting Point-95 °C
Vapor pressure163 hPa (20 °C)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
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Hazard Statement(s)H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H250: Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H361f: Suspected of damaging fertility.
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
EUH014: Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P231 + P232: Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
P402 + P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class4.2 Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Safety Information
Categories of dangerhighly flammable, corrosive, harmful, dangerous for the environment, toxic for reproduction
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3394 , 4.2 (4.3), I
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3394 , 4.2 (4.3),
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3394 , 4.2 (4.3), I
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Colour (visual)colourless to slight yellow
Appearance of substance (visual)clear to turbid
Assay (acidimetric)13.5 - 16.5 %
Assay (total alcalinity)13.5 - 16.5 %
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8188740500 04022536447360

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