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Phenyl lithium

Also known as lithium, benzene, Lithium, diphenyldi-, lithium benzenide

CAS 17438-88-9Formula C6H5LiMolar mass 84.05 g/molEC 209-720-1
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Phenyl lithium chemical structure, C6H5Li, CAS 17438-88-9
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
17438-88-9
Formula
C6H5Li
Molar mass
84.05 g/mol
EC number
209-720-1
HS code
290220
Category
Organometallic compounds

What is Phenyl lithium?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Phenyllithium is an aryllithium compound.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
lithium benzene
CAS number
17438-88-9 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 591-51-5
EC number
209-720-1
Molecular formula
C6H5Li
UNII
9R6M9UV6QM
InChIKey
DBYQHFPBWKKZAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H5.Li/c1-2-4-6-5-3-1;/h1-5H;/q-1;+1
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
[Li+].C1=CC=[C-]C=C1

Synonyms

  • lithium, benzene
  • Lithium, diphenyldi-
  • lithium benzenide
  • PhLi
  • C6H5Li
  • phenyl litium
  • phenyl-lithium
  • LiPh

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
84.05 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
84.0551 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.51calc.
Topological polar surface area
0 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
7calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Phenyl lithium is traded under.

HS 2902.20Indicative HS code

Benzene

World exports in 2024
$9.35B
+15.2% vs 2023, imports $9.04B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. South Korea32.1%
  2. Netherlands12.2%
  3. India * partner reported9.2%
Top importers
  1. China48.1%
  2. United States17.6%
  3. Saudi Arabia6.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Phenyl lithium is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Phenyl lithium?

Phenyllithium is an aryllithium compound.

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