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Lithium iodide hydrate

98%

Synonym(s):

Lithium iodide (LiI), hydrate

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Linear Formula:
LiI · xH2O
CAS Number:
85017-80-7
Molecular Weight:
133.85 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number:
233-822-5
MDL number:
MFCD00149769
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
24853406
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

solid

composition

Degree of hydration, 1.5-3

reaction suitability

core: lithium
reagent type: catalyst

mp

73 °C (lit.)

density

3.48 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Li+].[I-].[H]O[H]

InChI

1S/HI.Li.H2O/h1H;;1H2/q;+1;/p-1

InChI key

WAZWGFFJLSIDMX-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Application

Reagent for ester cleavage and decarboxylation; C-C bond forming reactions; used as source of nucleophilic iodide; used as mild Lewis acid; epoxide opening; used as an additive for organometallic-mediated transformations.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Srilakshmi Krishnaveni, N.; Surendra, K. et al.
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Bennasar, M.-L.; Jimenez, J.-M.
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