Strong, low-nucleophilic base for e.g. enolisations.
Grignard-reactions: reagent for the introduction of the ethyl group.
Initiator for olefin polymerization. Alkylating and metalating agent.
Deprotonation reactions in organic synthesis.
Reduction of acid chlorides to aldehydes. Stereoselective reductions of carbocyclic and steroid ketones. Reduction of aldehydes and ketones, leaving unaffected halogen-, ester-, lactone, amide-, nitrile-, nitro- and/or epoxy-groups as well as carbon and carbon multiple bonds.