[A15519] CAS 1310-66-3 | Lithium hydroxide monohydrate, 98%

CAS : 1310-66-3
UN# : UN2680
MDL : MFCD00149772
Hazard Class : 8
EINECS : 215-183-4
Packing Group : II

Chemical Properties

Formula : LiOH•H2O
Formula weight : 41.96 (23.95anhy)
Density : 1.51
Sensitivity : Hygroscopic. Air Sensitive. Ambient temperatures.
Form : Crystalline powder
Solubility : Soluble in water, methanol and ethanol.

Literature References

Preferred base for chemoselective protection of carboxylic acids as methyl esters by reaction with dimethyl sulfate in THF, as an alternative to diazomethane: J. Org. Chem., 64, 8014 (1999).

Applications

Lithium hydroxide is used for the production of lithium greases, lithium soaps, lithium stearate and lithium salts. It finds application as a carbon dioxide adsorbent in breathing gas purification systems for spacecrafts, submarines and rebreathers; as a storage-battery electrolyte; as a heat transfer medium and as a catalyst for polymerization reaction. It is also used in ceramics and some portland cement formulations.

Grade Specifications

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H314-H318-H302-H332Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Causes serious eye damage.Harmful if swallowed.Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statements : P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P310Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.Other References:Merck: 14,5534UN#: UN2680