Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate
Catalog Number
ACM1310663
CAS
1310-66-3
IUPAC Name
Lithium;hydroxide;hydrate
Synonyms
Monohydrate lithium hydroxide
Application
Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate serves a diverse range of applications due to its unique properties as a strong base. This compound is primarily used in the production of various lithium-based products, including lithium greases, soaps, stearate, and other lithium salts. In the realm of gas purification, it effectively absorbs carbon dioxide, making it essential for maintaining breathable air in controlled environments such as spacecraft, submarines, and rebreathers. Furthermore, Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate is a crucial component in storage-battery electrolytes, assists as a heat transfer medium, and acts as a catalyst in polymerization reactions. Additionally, it plays a role in the manufacturing of ceramics and the formulation of certain Portland cement compounds, showcasing its versatility across different industries.
Molecular Weight
42
Molecular Formula
LiOH ·H2O
Product Information
Description
Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate is a highly water insoluble crystalline Lithium source for uses compatible with higher (basic) pH environments. Hydroxide, the OH- anion composed of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, is commonly present in nature and is one of the most widely studied molecules in physical chemistry.
Canonical SMILES
[Li+].O.[OH-]
InChI
InChI=1S/Li.2H₂O/h;2*1H2/q+1;/p-1
InChI Key
GLXDVVHUTZTUQK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Boiling Point
920 °C
Melting Point
462 °C
Purity
99%+
Density
1.51 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Appearance
White to cream or yellow solid
Storage
Room Temperature
Complexity
2
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
3
Exact Mass
42.02930777
Hazard Statements
H302-H314-H402
Heavy Atom Count
3
MDL Number
MFCD00149772
Monoisotopic Mass
42.02930777
Odor
Odorless
Precautionary Statements
P260-P264-P270-P273-P280-P301+P312-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P321-P363-P405-P501
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Signal Word
Danger
Solubility In Water
216 g/l
Topological Polar Surface Area
2 Ų
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