Methyllithium
[CAS 917-54-4]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Organometallic compound >> Organic lithium
• Name: Methyllithium
• Synonyms: Lithium methide
• Molecular Formula: CH₃Li
• Molecular Weight: 21.9755
• CAS Registry Number: 917-54-4
• EC Number: 213-026-4

Properties

• Melting point: 70-71 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: F;Xi
• Risk Statements: 11;15;36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 16;26;43

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Pyrophoric liquids	Pyr. Liq.	1	H250
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	1	H260
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1	H314