Chemical Name: Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide
CAS No.: 4039-32-1
Molecular Formula: C6H18LiNSi2
Molecular Weight: 167.33
Parameter | LiHMDS (CAS 4039-32-1) | NaHMDS | KHMDS |
---|---|---|---|
Molecular Formula | C6H18LiNSi2 | C6H18NNaSi2 | C6H18KNSi2 |
Molecular Weight | 199.34 g/mol | 215.37 g/mol | 231.48 g/mol |
Basicity (pKa) | ~26 (THF) | ~24 | ~22 |
Solubility | Excellent in THF, hydrocarbons | Moderate in polar solvents | Limited in non-polar media |
*Data based on 1M solutions in THF at 25°C.
Challenge: Low yield (38%) in β-lactam antibiotic intermediate synthesis
Solution: LiHMDS-mediated ketone deprotonation at -78°C
Result: 82% yield with >99% regioselectivity
Challenge: Inconsistent molecular weights in electroluminescent polymer synthesis
Solution: 0.05 mol% LiHMDS initiator in THF at 60°C
Result: PDI reduced from 1.8 to 1.12 with Mn=45,000 Da
Parameter | Before LiHMDS | After LiHMDS |
---|---|---|
Reaction Time | 18 hours | 4.5 hours |
Yield | 67% | 91% |
Impurity Profile | 3.2% by HPLC | 0.8% by HPLC |
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- 40% higher thermal stability (Tg from 120°C to 168°C)
- 25% reduction in production costs
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