Lithium phenylacetylide
Also known as: (Phenylethynyl)lithium, 1-Lithio-2-(phenyl)ethyne, 1-Lithio-2-phenylacetylene, 1-Lithio-2-phenylethyne, 1-Phenyl-2-lithioethyne, Lithium ethynylbenzene, Lithium phenylacetylide solution, Phenylethynyllithium, lithium,ethynylbenzene
Lithium phenylacetylide (CAS 4440-01-1) is a compound in the Aromatic Hydrocarbons category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H5Li and a molecular weight of 108.06600 g/mol. Key properties include a density of 0.91 g/mL at 25ºC and a flash point of -17.2 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H261 and H302 — Harmful if swallowed. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 4440-01-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-1991653-4
- Molecular Formula
- C8H5Li
- Molecular Weight
- 108.06600 g/mol
- Category
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Density | 0.91 g/mL at 25ºC |
|---|---|
| Flash Point | -17.2 °C |
| Exact Mass | 108.05500 |
| LogP | 1.54490 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H261
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
- H351 — Suspected of causing cancer
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2902909090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2902909090 other aromatic hydrocarbons。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:2.0%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Lithium phenylacetylide?
The CAS number of Lithium phenylacetylide is 4440-01-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lithium phenylacetylide?
Lithium phenylacetylide has molecular formula C8H5Li and molecular weight 108.06600 g/mol.
Is Lithium phenylacetylide hazardous?
Lithium phenylacetylide has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H261; H302 — Harmful if swallowed.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Lithium phenylacetylide?
For Lithium phenylacetylide, Upstream Products: Phenylacetylene, n-Butyllithium, Dichlorodimethylsilane; Downstream Products: Lithium trifluoromethanesulfonate, 1-Pentyn-1-ylbenzene, Phenylethynyltri-n-butyltin.
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