Lithium Bromide

LiBr

CAS Number: 7550-35-8 EC Number: 231-439-8 REACH Number: 01-2119970708-24-0001, 01-2119970708-24-0002

Lithium Bromide (CAS 7550-35-8) is an inorganic lithium salt with molecular formula LiBr. It is typically supplied as a crystalline.

It can serve as a raw material for producing high-purity lithium chemicals used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Manufacture of pharmaceuticals. Swelling agent for proteins. Auxiliary product for the alkylation of weak amines. Lithium bromide is also available as a 53% - 55% aqueous solution.

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 bromide

Molecular Weight

86.85g/mol

Appearance

Crystalline

Color

Colorless

Flash Point

(No data available)

Boiling Point

1,265 °C

Viscosity

(No data available)

Density

3.46 g/cm3 at 20 °C

Bulk Density

1,800 kg/m3

Solubility in Water

1,490 g/l at 20 °C

Applications

Manufacture of pharmaceuticals. Swelling agent for proteins. Auxiliary product for the alkylation of weak amines. Lithium bromide is also available as a 53% - 55% aqueous solution.

Specifications

LiBr min. 99.5%
Na max. 0.03%
K max. 0.03 %
Ca max. 0.005 %
Mg max. 0.002 %
Fe max. 0.001 %
Cu max. 0.0003 %
SO4 max. 0.01 %
CO3 max. 0.03 %
Cl max. 0.15 %

Handling Instructions

Avoid contact with skin. Causes irritation. In case of contamination rinse with water.

Storage Instructions

Lithium bromide is very hygroscopic and should therefore be stored under exclusion of humidity.

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