Lithium iodide hydrate
CAS Number85017-80-7
FormulaLiI · xH2O
Mol. Weight133.85 (anhydrous basis) g/mol
Lithium iodide hydrate
What is Lithium iodide hydrate?
Lithium iodide hydrate is a chemical compound with CAS number 85017-80-7 and molecular formula LiI · xH2O. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Reagent for ester cleavage and decarboxylation; C-C bond forming reactions; used as source of nucleophilic iodide; used as mild Lewis acid; epoxide opening; used as an additive for organometallic-mediated transformations.
Specifications
Linear Formula
LiI · xH2O
Molecular Weight
133.85 (anhydrous basis) g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Impurities
≤30% water
2-3 mol water
Density
3.48 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)