Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide
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Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide | |
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IUPAC name | lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)azanide |
Other names | Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [4039-32-1] |
SMILES | C[Si](C)(C)[N-][Si](C)(C)C.[Li+] |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C6H18LiNSi2 |
Molar mass | 167.326 g/mol |
Hazards | |
Main hazards | flammable |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds | Sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, Potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide is the chemical compound with the formula ((CH3)3Si)2NLi. This compound, often called lithium hexamethyldisilazide or LiHMDS, is a strong base used for deprotonation reactions.