Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Hexyllithium (CAS: 21369-64-2)?
Answer
Hexyllithium is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 103.2 g/mol. It has a high solubility in ether and other organic solvents but is almost insoluble in water. Hexyllithium is highly reactive, readily forming alkyl lithium compounds in the presence of air and moisture.
About
CAS No
21369-64-2
English Name
Hexyllithium
Molecular Formula
C6H13Li
Molecular Weight
92.11 g/mol
SMILES
[Li+].CCCCC[CH2-]
InChIKey
RMKNFFPDYCVCDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
