Lithium methoxide

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Lithium methoxide
File:Methanolat-Ion.svg  File:Li+.svg
Names
IUPAC name
Lithium methoxide
Other names
Lithium methanolate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • [Li+].[O-]C
Properties
CH3LiO
Molar mass 37.975
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Lithium methoxide is a compound with formula LiCH3O. It is the lithium salt of methanol. Like other alkali metal alkoxides, lithium methoxide adopts a polymeric structure.[1] Its solubility in common polar aprotic solvents like THF is low; however, it is soluble in methanol and is available commercially as a 10% solution.[2]

File:LiOCH3 and NaOCH3 (CCD code ZZZVBG01).png
Portion of the solid-state structure of LiOCH3.

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