Lithium Carbonate

Catalog Number

ACM554132

CAS

554-13-2

IUPAC Name

Dilithium;carbonate

Synonyms

Quilonum retard

Molecular Weight

73.9

Molecular Formula

Li2CO3

Product Information

Description

Lithium Carbonate is a water insoluble Lithium source that can easily be converted to other Lithium compounds, such as the oxide by heating (calcination). Carbonate compounds also give off carbon dioxide when treated with dilute acids. Lithium Carbonate is generally immediately available in most volumes.

Canonical SMILES

[Li+].[Li+].C(=O)([O-])[O-]

Inchi

InChI=1S/CH₂O3.2Li/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);/q;2*+1/p-2

InChIKey

XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Boiling Point

1342 °C

Melting Point

720 °C

Flash Point

1310 °C

Purity

99%+

Density

2.11 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Solubility

Slightly soluble in water

Appearance

White powder

storage

Store at +5 °C to +30 °C

Complexity

18.8

Hazard Statements

H302 : Harmful if swallowed.H315 : Causes skin irritation.H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.H361 : Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.H371 : May cause damage to organs.H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Heavy Atom Count

MDL Number

MFCD00011084

Precautionary Statements

P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.P260 : Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.P202 : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.P201 : Obtain special instructions before use.P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.P308 + P313 : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.P308 + P311 : IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.P301 + P312 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.P405 : Store locked up.

Reaxys Registry Number

3999191

Refractive Index

INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.428, 1.567, 1.572

Rotatable Bond Count

Signal Word

Warning

Solubility In Water

Slightly soluble

Monoisotopic Mass

74.01675073

Topological Polar Surface Area