Name | Lithium acetoacetate |
Synonyms | Lithium acetoacetate LITHIUM ACETOACETATE LITHIUM 3-OXOBUTYRATE lithium 3-oxobutanoate ACETOACETIC ACID LITHIUM Acetoacetic acid lithium salt ACETOACETIC ACID LITHIUM SALT 3-OXOBUTYRIC ACID LITHIUM SALT 3-Oxobutanoic acid lithium salt Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-, lithium salt |
CAS | 3483-11-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C4H6O3.Li/c1-3(5)2-4(6)7;/h2H2,1H3,(H,6,7);/q;+1/p-1 |
Molecular Formula | C4H5LiO3 |
Molar Mass | 108.02 |
Melting Point | >165oC (dec.) |
Boling Point | 237.7°C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point | 111.8°C |
Water Solubility | very faint turbidity |
Solubility | H2O: 0.1g/mL, clear, colorless |
Vapor Presure | 0.015mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Solid |
Color | White to Off-White |
BRN | 5774841 |
Storage Condition | -20°C |
Stability | Hygroscopic |
Sensitive | Sensitive to heat and easy to absorb moisture |
MDL | MFCD00013060 |
Use | A building block and ketone indicator. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10 |
Biological activity | Lithium acetoacetate (LiAcAc, Acetoacetic acid lithium salt, Lithium 3-oxobuutanoate) is an active endogenous metabolite that can affect the growth of cell lines. Lithium acetoacetate can be used as acetyl acetate standard for measuring acetoacetic acid in biological samples. |