Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate

• CAS: 1310-66-3
• Catalog Number: ACM1310663
• Category: Metal & Ceramic Materials
• Molecular Weight: 42
• Molecular Formula: LiOH ·H2O
• 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.
• Synonyms: Monohydrate lithium hydroxide
• IUPAC Name: Lithium;hydroxide;hydrate
• 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
• Density: 1.51 g/cm³
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• Appearance: White to cream or yellow solid
• 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.
• Storage: Room Temperature
• Complexity: 2
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 3
• Decomposition: 924 °C
• EC Number: 603-454-3
• Exact Mass: 42.02930777
• Formal Charge: 0
• Hazard Statements: H302-H314-H402
• H-Bond Acceptor: 2
• H-Bond Donor: 2
• Heavy Atom Count: 3
• ICSC Number: 0914
• 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
• UNII: G51XLP968G
• UN Number: 2680;2680