Molekula
Lithium acetate dihydrate 99%
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Lithium acetate dihydrate is a high-purity white crystalline solid primarily used in biochemical research for DNA transformation and buffer preparation, as well as in organic synthesis and material science. It has a molecular formula of C2H3O2Li · 2H2O, a molecular weight of 102.02 g/mol, and a CAS number of 6108-17-4. This product is stored at ambient temperature and carries a signal word of Warning. Molekula supplies Lithium acetate dihydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤0.02% |
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
| Water insoluble matter | ≤0.08% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤0.001% |
| Calcium (Ca) | ≤0.01% |
| Na+K | ≤0.2% |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤0.1% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 58 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 23666338 (PAC Chemical Database)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90038472 |
| CAS Number | 6108-17-4 |
| IUPAC Name | lithium;acetate;dihydrate |
| Molecular Formula | C2H3O2Li · 2H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 102.02 |
| Exact Mass | 102.0504 |
| SMILES | [Li+].CC(=O)[O-].O.O |
| InChIKey | IAQLJCYTGRMXMA-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H4O2.Li.2H2O/c1-2(3)4;;;/h1H3,(H,3,4);;2*1H2/q;+1;;/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 23666338 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29152950 |
| Tariff Code | 2915290000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Acetic acid, lithium salt, dihydrate
- C2H7LiO4
- LiOAc-2H2O
- LiOOCCH3.2H2O
- Lithium acetate hydrate, Puratronic?
- Lithium acetate--water (1/1/2)
- lithium acetic acid salt dihydrate
- lithium acetic dihydrate
- lithium ethanoate dihydrate
- LITHIUM(1+) ACETATE DIHYDRATE
Frequently asked questions
What is lithium acetate dihydrate commonly used for?
Lithium acetate dihydrate is primarily used in biochemical research (e.g., protein crystallization), in yeast transformation (the lithium acetate/PEG method), and in lithium-ion battery research.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of lithium acetate dihydrate?
The formula is C₂H₃O₂Li · 2H₂O, and the molecular weight is 102.02 g/mol.
What is the safety classification (Signal word) for this product?
The product is classified with Signal word: Warning and hazard statement H302 (Harmful if swallowed).
How should lithium acetate dihydrate be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from moisture and strong oxidizing agents.
Does Molekula offer this product in bulk quantities?
Yes, we supply lithium acetate dihydrate in bulk—contact us for custom packaging options (e.g., 5 kg, 25 kg, or larger).
What documentation is provided with an order of lithium acetate dihydrate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and a product specification sheet.
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