n-Butyllithium (Cat No.:M071149) is a highly reactive organolithium compound consisting of a butyl group (C4H9) covalently bonded to a lithium atom (Li). It is commonly employed as a strong base and powerful nucleophile in organic synthesis. n-BuLi is utilized in various reactions, including metalation, deprotonation, and nucleophilic addition, due to its ability to donate a butyl anion. It is particularly valuable in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, pharmaceuticals, and polymers.
| Catalog Number | M071149 |
| CAS Number | 109-72-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H9Li |
| Purity | 95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | lithium;butane |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H9.Li/c1-3-4-2;/h1,3-4H2,2H3;/q-1;+1 |
| InChIKey | DLEDOFVPSDKWEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | [Li+].CCC[CH2-] |
