Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide

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Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide
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.

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