916013

Lithium chloride

anhydrous, 99.95% trace metals basis

• Synonym(s): Lithium monochloride, NSC 327172
• Linear Formula: LiCl
• CAS Number: 7447-41-8
• Molecular Weight: 42.39
• MDL number: MFCD00011078
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• NACRES: NA.23
• Assay: 99.95% trace metals basis
• grade: anhydrous
• form: crystals

Properties

• grade: anhydrous
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 99.95% trace metals basis
• form: crystals
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• mp: 605 °C (lit.)
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• SMILES string: [Li+].[Cl-]
• InChI: 1S/ClH.Li/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
• InChI key: KWGKDLIKAYFUFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

General description

Lithium chloride, anhydrous, tracemetal grade is white color crystal salt with a purity of ≥ 99.95%. Its anhydrous form is particularly valuable in battery technology, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, biochemical applications, and electrochemical processes due to its reactivity and moisture-free nature.
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Application

The primary application of Lithium chloride (LiCl) is in battery research. Lithium chloride is used as an additive in electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries to improve ionic conductivity and enhance battery performance. It can be used in research areas centered on utilizing LiCl in the synthesis of cathode and anode materials to develop more efficient and stable battery components. Lithium chloride is studied for its pharmacological effects, particularly in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, providing insights into its mechanisms and potential new therapeutic applications. LiCl is utilized as a catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions, such as the formation of organolithium compounds and other organic transformations. Experiments established that LiCl acts as a highly effective catalyst for the cyanosilylation of various aldehydes and ketones to the corresponding silylated cyanohydrins. Additionally, it serves as an effective desiccant, a drying agent, and a flux in metallurgical processes. The absence of water in anhydrous LiCl enhances its performance and suitability for applications where moisture control is essential.[1][2][3][4]

Features and Benefits

• The anhydrous form of lithium chloride guarantees the absence of moisture, essential for preserving battery efficiency and averting undesired side reactions. Its anhydrous nature enhances reactivity, rendering it suitable for moisture-sensitive processes.
• The 99.95% purity minimizes contamination from trace metals, ensuring suitability for applications sensitive to even minute impurities.
• It contains less than 0.6% water to develop a more efficient battery component.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable