Product: 546-89-4 Lithium Acetate

Lithium Acetate, pure grade

CH3COOLi

CAS Number:  546-89-4 EC Number:  208-914-3 REACH Number:  01-2120751991-47-0001

Lithium Acetate, pure grade (CAS 546-89-4) is an inorganic lithium salt with molecular formula CH3COOLi. It is typically supplied as a crystalline powder.

It can serve as a raw material for producing high-purity lithium chemicals used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Raw material for pharmaceuticals, polymerization catalyst, preparation of antistatic fibers, stabilization of polyvinyl chloride.

Store in a tightly sealed container to prevent contamination (and moisture pickup where applicable). Use standard industrial hygiene practices and consult the SDS for handling, incompatibilities, and spill response.

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Physical and Chemical Properties
Property Value
IUPAC Name
lithium acetate
Molecular Weight
65.99g/mol
Appearance
Crystalline
Color
White
Flash Point
(Not applicable)
Boiling Point
(Decomposes below the boiling point.)
Density
1.3 g/cm3 at 20 °C (Information taken from reference works and the literature.)
Bulk Density
600 kg/m3
Solubility in Water
408 g/l at 20 °C (Information taken from reference works and the literature.)
Additional Properties

Theoretical lithium content: 10.52 % Specific gravity: 1.25 g/ccm

Applications

Raw material for pharmaceuticals, polymerization catalyst, preparation of antistatic fibers, stabilization of polyvinyl chloride.

Specifications

  • CH3COOLi min. 99.0 %
  • Na max. 0.01 %
  • K max. 0.005 %
  • Mg max. 0.001 %
  • Ca max. 0.02 %
  • Fe max. 0.001 %
  • Heavy Metals (as Pb) max. 0.002 %
  • Cl max. 0.02 %
  • SO4 max. 0.02 %
  • H2O max. 0.3 %

Handling Instructions

No special precautions are necessary when handling the material.

Storage Instructions

Please store in tightly closed original containers under exclusion of humidity.

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