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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Applications
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.

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

P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338

H319

EINECSNumber : 208-914-3

RTECSNumber : AI5450000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only