| Formula / Notation | LiCl |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7447-41-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 42.4 |
| Melting Point | 1121 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 2417 to 2480 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 2.068 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Very soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Lithium chloride appears as colorless crystals or powder. Low toxicity. |
| Also Known As | 7447-41-8; chlorure de lithium; Chlorku litu; Lithium chloride (LiCl); DTXSID2025509; CHEBI:48607; LITHIUM MURIATICUM; G4962QA067; NSC-327172; Chloride, Lithium |
| Category | Salts |
What is Lithium chloride?
Lithium chloride is a metal chloride salt with a Li(+) counterion. It has a role as a geroprotector, a NMR chemical shift reference compound and an antimanic drug. It is a lithium salt and an inorganic chloride.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: lithium chloride
Other Names / Synonyms: 7447-41-8; chlorure de lithium; Chlorku litu; Lithium chloride (LiCl); DTXSID2025509; CHEBI:48607; LITHIUM MURIATICUM; G4962QA067; NSC-327172; Chloride, Lithium
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1121 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 2417 to 2480 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 2.068 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 42.4 |
| Solubility | Very soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Lithium chloride appears as colorless crystals or powder. Low toxicity. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithium chloride is a metal chloride salt with a Li(+) counterion. It has a role as a geroprotector, a NMR chemical shift reference compound and an antimanic drug. It is a lithium salt and an inorganic chloride.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Lithium chloride is: LiCl