| Formula / Notation | LiOH |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1310-65-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 24.0 |
| Melting Point | 450-471 °C |
| Density | 2.54 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 12.8 (good) |
| Appearance | Lithium hydroxide, solution appears as a clear to water-white liquid which may have a pungent odor. Contact may cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It may be toxic by inges... |
| Also Known As | 1310-65-2; Lithium hydrate; Lithium hydroxide anhydrous; Lithium hydroxide (Li(OH)); 903YL31JAS; CHEBI:33979; DTXSID70893845; 215-183-4; RefChem:5957; DTXCID801323885 |
| Category | Bases & Alkalis |
What is Lithium hydroxide?
Lithium hydroxide (LiOH) is a base or alkali that appears as Lithium hydroxide, solution appears as a clear to water-white liquid which may have a pungent odor. Contact may cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It may be toxic by inges.... It has a molecular weight of 24.0 g/mol. Melting point: 450-471 °C.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: lithium hydroxide
Other Names / Synonyms: 1310-65-2; Lithium hydrate; Lithium hydroxide anhydrous; Lithium hydroxide (Li(OH)); 903YL31JAS; CHEBI:33979; DTXSID70893845; 215-183-4; RefChem:5957; DTXCID801323885
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 450-471 °C |
| Density | 2.54 g/cm³ |
| Molecular Weight | 24.0 |
| Solubility | Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 12.8 (good) |
| Appearance | Lithium hydroxide, solution appears as a clear to water-white liquid which may have a pungent odor. Contact may cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It may be toxic by inges... |
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 hydroxide (LiOH) is a base or alkali that appears as Lithium hydroxide, solution appears as a clear to water-white liquid which may have a pungent odor. Contact may cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It may be toxic by inges.... It has a molecular weight of 24.0 g/mol. Melting point: 450-471 °C.
Used in chemical manufacturing, pH adjustment, saponification, water treatment, and as a laboratory reagent.
Corrosive or irritant. Causes burns to skin and eyes. Store away from acids. Wear protective gloves and goggles. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Lithium hydroxide is: LiOH