Lithium chloride, CAS No. 7447-41-8

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7447-41-8

Catalog No. EBD1626039

CAS 7447-41-8

Name Lithium chloride

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Basic Information

Synonyms: LithiumIonstandardsolutionFluka Lithiumchloridesolution Lithiumchloride,MolecularBiologyGrade LithiumChloride,MBGrade(1.05673) AnhydrousLithiumchloride Lithiumchloride Lithiumchlorideanhydrous LiCl lithiummonochloride

Molecular Formula: ClLi

Molecular Weight: 42.39

MDL Number: MFCD00011078

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Inorganic Compounds and Metal Salts

Product Description:

Lithium chloride (LiCl, CAS 7447-41-8) is an inorganic salt composed of lithium and chlorine. It is a white, hygroscopic crystalline solid with a high solubility in water and polar organic solvents like ethanol. Its primary application is as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for promoting reactions such as the Stille coupling, the Atherton-Todd reaction, and as a catalyst for the Biginelli reaction. In the field of biochemistry and molecular biology, LiCl is used for the precipitation of RNA and DNA, as a chaotropic agent to denature proteins, and in the preparation of lithium-based buffers for enzymatic assays. It also serves as a precursor for the synthesis of organolithium compounds and as a source of lithium ions in battery electrolyte research. Due to its strong hygroscopic nature, it is commonly used as a desiccant in industrial drying processes. Additionally, lithium chloride has applications in the pharmaceutical industry as a mood stabilizer precursor and in the production of lithium-based drugs. Its ability to modulate cellular signaling pathways also makes it a tool compound in cell biology research.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 605 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 1382°C

Flash Point: -4 °F

Density: 2.06

Solubility: 832 g/L (20 °C) in wtaer

Refractivity: n20/D 1.381

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: White powder