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Lithium acetate dihydrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Lithium acetate dihydrate is used as a buffer component in the modified ninhydrin reagent for amino analysis by ion-exchange chromatography. It is used as a catalyst in organic reactions, alkyd resin and acrylic polymer production and as an anticorrosion agent in molding polyphenylene sulfide resins as well as in the separation of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is utilized for the preparation of diuretics.
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Lithium acetate dihydrate is used as a buffer component in the modified ninhydrin reagent for amino analysis by ion-exchange chromatography. It is used as a catalyst in organic reactions, alkyd resin and acrylic polymer production and as an anticorrosion agent in molding polyphenylene sulfide resins as well as in the separation of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is utilized for the preparation of diuretics.
Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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Specifications
Melting Point | 54°C to 57°C |
Density | 1.3 |
Quantity | 250 g |
Beilstein | 3564320 |
Merck Index | 14,5521 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and ethanol. |
Formula Weight | 102.01 (65.98 Anhydrous) |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | Lithium acetate dihydrate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H319 |
Precautionary Statement | P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338 |
EINECSNumber | 208-914-3 |
RTECSNumber | AI5450000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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