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Lithium hydroxide

IUPAC: lithium hydroxide

LiOH Bases & Alkalis CAS 1310-65-2
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Formula / NotationLiOH
CAS Number1310-65-2
Molecular Weight24.0
Melting Point450-471 °C
Density2.54 g/cm³
SolubilitySolubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 12.8 (good)
AppearanceLithium 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 As1310-65-2; Lithium hydrate; Lithium hydroxide anhydrous; Lithium hydroxide (Li(OH)); 903YL31JAS; CHEBI:33979; DTXSID70893845; 215-183-4; RefChem:5957; DTXCID801323885
CategoryBases & 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

LiOH

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

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.... Molecular formula: HLiO. Molecular weight: 24.0 g/mol. Melting point: 450-471 °C. Density: 2.54 g/cm³. Solubility: Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 12.8 (good). Vapor pressure: Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 °C: (negligible).

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point450-471 °C
Density2.54 g/cm³
Molecular Weight24.0
SolubilitySolubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 12.8 (good)
AppearanceLithium 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

Used in chemical manufacturing, pH adjustment, saponification, water treatment, and as a laboratory reagent.

Safety Information

Corrosive or irritant. Causes burns to skin and eyes. Store away from acids. Wear protective gloves and goggles. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Lithium hydroxide
Formula LiOH
CAS Number 1310-65-2
Molecular Weight 24.0
Category Bases & Alkalis
Synonyms 1310-65-2; Lithium hydrate; Lithium hydroxide anhydrous; Lithium hydroxide (Li(OH)); 903YL31JAS; CHEBI:33979; DTXSID70893845; 215-183-4; RefChem:5957; DTXCID801323885

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.

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