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Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide

Also known as: Lithium hexamethyldisilazide, LiHMDS, LHMDS, Hexamethyldisilazane lithium salt, 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyldisilazane lithium salt, Lithium 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyldisilazan-2-ide, Bis(trimethylsilyl)amine lithium salt, Lithium, [bis(trimethylsilyl)amino]-, Silanamine, 1,1,1-trimethyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)-, lithium salt (1:1)

Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (CAS 4039-32-1) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H19LiNSi2 and a molecular weight of 167.326 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 73°C, a boiling point of 55-56 °C, a density of 0.891 g/mL at 25 °C and a flash point of 8.9 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour and H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.

CAS No.
4039-32-1
Jingsj CID
J-44587-4
Molecular Formula
C6H19LiNSi2
Molecular Weight
167.326 g/mol
Category
Organic Compounds
Last updated
11/2/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point73°C
Boiling Point55-56 °C
Density0.891 g/mL at 25 °C
Flash Point8.9 °C
Exact Mass167.113785
PSA3.24000
LogP2.42250
Refractive Indexn20/D 1.425(lit.)
Additional Propertyhydrolysis

GHS Safety & Compliance

Flammable / CorrosionSignal word: Danger
  • H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2931900090
Summary2931900090. other organo-inorganic compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward). MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide?

The CAS number of Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide is 4039-32-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide?

Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide has molecular formula C6H19LiNSi2 and molecular weight 167.326 g/mol.

Is Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide hazardous?

Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide?

For Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, Upstream Products: 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyldisilazane, n-Butyllithium, Methyl bromoacetate; Downstream Products: Lithium trifluoromethanesulfonate, 2-Pyrimidinecarboximidamide, 2-Fluorobenzimidamide hydrochloride.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (CAS 4039-32-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-44587-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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