| Chemistry name: | lithium methylate |
| M Formula: | LiOCH3 |
| Properties: | |
| White, free-flowing powder. Soluble in methanol. Must be protected from moisture. | |
| Available forms: | |
| A 10% solution in methanol. | |
| Hazard: | |
| Solution very toxic by ingestion. | |
| Use: | |
| Strong base and chemical intermediate where water is undesirable. | |