Preparation, Properties, and Safe Handling of Commercial Organolithiums: Alkyllithiums, Lithium sec-Organoamides, and Lithium Alkoxides

This review includes the preparation and properties of various organolithiums, which are commercially available, up to manufacturing scale. The interdependent properties, such as pyrophoricity, solubility, stability, and aggregation, are tabulated and discussed. These properties have a direct bearing on their chemical reactivity and requirements for safe handling and storage. Extensive guidance for storage, use, analysis, and disposal of these organolithium solutions is also provided.