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Tetralithiomethane
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Tetralithiomethane, also known as tetralithium carbide, is an organolithium compound with the formula CLi4. It is an extremely pyrophoric red solid and is the lithium analog of methane.[2]
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Tetralithiomethane | |
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CLi4 | |
Molar mass | 39.77 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Red solid |
Melting point | 225 °C (437 °F; 498 K)[1] (decomposes) |
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Solubility | Soluble in cyclohexane |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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