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  • noun organic chemistry Any of three isomeric organolithium reagents used in chemical synthesis.

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butyl +‎ lithium

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  • Regarding Sangji's training to handle tert-butyllithium, "She was supervised by senior personnel in my lab and shown how to do this particular procedure.

    Chemical & Engineering News: Latest News 2009

  • Regarding Sangji's training to handle tert-butyllithium, "She was supervised by senior personnel in my lab and shown how to do this particular procedure.

    Chemical & Engineering News: Latest News 2009

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