(2-methylpropyl)lithium; isobutyllithium
CAS 920-36-5 · C4H9Li
Hazard classDanger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful, Corrosive, Environmental hazard
PictogramsFlammableIrritant / harmfulCorrosiveEnvironmental hazard
H-statements- H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
- H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- EUH014 Reacts violently with water
SynonymsISOBUTYLLITHIUM · (2-methylpropyl)lithium · RefChem:791667 · lithium;2-methanidylpropane · i-butyllithium · isobutyl lithium · i-BuLi · Lithium 2-methylpropan-1-ide
Molecular weight64.1 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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