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Name |
Lithium hypochlorite |
EINECS | 237-558-1 |
CAS No. | 13840-33-0 | Density | g/cm3 |
PSA | 23.06000 | LogP | 0.57070 |
Solubility | Very soluble in water (approximately 40% at 25 deg C) | Melting Point |
100 ºC (Decomposes ) |
Formula | ClH O . Li | Boiling Point | °Cat760mmHg |
Molecular Weight | 58.3934 | Flash Point | °C |
Transport Information | N/A | Appearance | White powder with a faint chlorine odour |
Safety | A powerful oxidizer. An eye, skin, and mucous membrane irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Li2O and Cl−. Used for swimming pool chlorination, and as a laundry bleach. See also LITHIUM COMPOUNDS and HYPOCHLORITES. | Risk Codes | 8-22-31-34 |
Molecular Structure | Hazard Symbols | Strong oxidant, may ignite organic materials. | |
Synonyms |
Hypochlorousacid, lithium salt (8CI,9CI);Lithium hypochlorite (7CI);Lithium chlorideoxide (LiClO);Lithium hypochlorite (LiClO);Lithium oxychloride; |
IUPAC: Lithium hypochlorite
Lithium hypochlorite with CAS NO.of 13840-33-0 is also called for CCRIS 4023 ; Caswell No. 528A ; EINECS 237-558-1 ; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 014702 ; Lithium chloride oxide ; Lithium oxychloride ; Hypochlorous acid, lithium salt and so on.
Molecular Formula: ClLiO
Molecular Weight: 58.39
EINECS: 237-558-1
H bond acceptors: 1
H bond donors: 1
Freely Rotating Bonds: 0
Heavy Atom Count: 3
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 4.8
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom StereoCenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom StereoCenter Count: 0
Defined Bond StereoCenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond StereoCenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 2
The molecular structure of Lithium hypochlorite with CAS NO.of 13840-33-0:
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
A powerful oxidizer. An eye, skin, and mucous membrane irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Li2O and Cl−. Used for swimming pool chlorination, and as a laundry bleach. See also LITHIUM COMPOUNDS and HYPOCHLORITES.
Hazard Codes: O,C
Risk Statements: 8-22-31-34
R8 :Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R31 :Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R34:Causes burns.
Safety Statements: 17-26-36/37/39-45
S17:Keep away from combustible material.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
RIDADR: 1471
RTECS: NH3486000
HazardClass: 5.1
PackingGroup: II
DOT Classification: 5.1; Label: Oxidizer
1.Reactivity Profile
Lithium hypochlorite with CAS NO.of 13840-33-0 is a powerful oxidizing agent, particularly in the presence of water or at higher temperature as Lithium hypochlorite decomposes to release oxygen and chlorine gases.