sec-Butyllithium - 1.4 M in cyclohexane

Ref. 3D-FB74902

Product Information

• Name: sec-Butyllithium - 1.4 M in cyclohexane
• Synonyms: Lithium-2-butanide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Sec-butyllithium is an organometallic compound that is used as a strong base in organic synthesis. It is soluble in nonpolar solvents such as cyclohexane, ethers, and petroleum ether. It reacts with water to form hydrogen gas and lithium hydroxide and is soluble in organic solvents. Sec-butyllithium has been shown to be effective for the synthesis of polymers from fatty acids. This compound can undergo cationic polymerization with alkyl halides to produce polymers of different structures. The kinetic data for sec-butyllithium is not available.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 64.06 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₉Li
• Purity: Min. 95%