ˌɑːpɚɹˈeɪʃənz ɪnvˈɑːlvɪŋ mˌɛθəlˈɪθiəm ɹᵻkwˈaɪɚɹ ænhˈaɪdɹəs kəndˈɪʃənz, bɪkˈʌz ðə kˈɑːmpaʊnd ɪz hˈaɪli ɹɪˈæktɪv təwˈɔːɹd wˈɔːɾɚ.
Operations involving methyllithium require anhydrous conditions, because the compound is highly reactive toward water.