Lithium, (diphenylmethyl)-
CAS: 881-42-5
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | ≥98% (titer) |
| Molecular Formula | C13H11Li |
| Molecular Weight | 174.17 |
| Appearance | Typically as colored solution in ether/THF |
| Packaging | Sealed ampoules or bottles under inert gas (e.g., 0.5M in THF) |
| Testing Indicators | Active content — Double titration (e.g., sec-BuOH or I2); Solution appearance; NMR spectroscopy. |
| Storage Notes | Store under inert atmosphere (N2/Ar) in cool, dry conditions. Highly air/moisture-sensitive. Use glovebox or Schlenk techniques. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Strong base/nucleophile in organic synthesis for C-C bond formation, deprotonation, and stereochemical studies. Used in preparation of other organometallics.