n-Butyllithium

• CAT Number: M071149
• CAS Number: 109-72-8
• Molecular Formula: C4H9Li
• Molecular Weight: 64.06
• 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-]

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.