Lithium ethoxide solution
ALDRICH/400246 - 1.0 M in ethanol
Synonym: Lithium ethanolate
CAS Number: 2388-07-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H5LiO
Molecular Weight: 52.00
MDL Number: MFCD00050493
Linear Formula: CH3CH2OLi
Product Type: Chemical
| concentration | 1.0 M in ethanol |
| density | 0.821 g/mL at 25 °C |
| form | liquid |
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| InChI | 1S/C2H5O.Li/c1-2-3;/h2H2, |
| InChI key | AZVCGYPLLBEUNV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | core: lithium |
| SMILES string | [Li+].CC[O-] |
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| Application: | Lithium ethoxide solution can be used as: • A precursor in the preparation of LiNbO₃-based surface coatings on cathodes via sol-gel method to improve performance and durability in solid-state batteries. • A lithium precursor in the solution-based synthesis of lithium sulfide (Li₂S) nanocrystals for fabricating cathode materials optimized for lithium-sulfur batteries. • A precursor in the sol-gel method to synthesize lithium silicate ceramics for dental applications. • A precursor in the metathesis synthesis of lithium sulfide (Li₂S) nanocrystals for advanced solid-state electrolytes and battery technologies. |
| Features and Benefits: | Features and benefits of Lithium Ethoxide Solution: • High Reactivity: Strong lithium alkoxide base ideal for initiating reactions or incorporating lithium into materials. • Suitable for Solution & Vapor Deposition: It is used as a precursor in sol-gel processing, spin coating, and vapor-phase deposition. • Thermally stable and easy handling |
| General description: | Lithium ethoxide solution (LiOEt) is a reactive organolithium compound supplied in a solvent medium, often ethanol or hydrocarbon-based, for enhanced handling and stability. It serves as a versatile precursor in solution and vapor deposition techniques. Its strong alkaline nature and thermal decomposition properties make it valuable for fabricating lithium-containing thin films and coatings in energy storage and optoelectronic applications. |
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| Packaging: | 100 mL in Sure/Seal™ |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H251 - H314 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P235 - P280 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 11-36/38 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26 |
| RIDADR | UN 3274 8(3) / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 48.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 9 °C - closed cup |
| Density | 0.821 g/mL at 25 °C |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |



