Name | Lithium tetrafluoroborate |
Synonyms | lithiumfluoborate LITHIUM BOROFLUORIDE Lithium tetrafluoroborate LITHIUM TETRAFLUOROBORATE Lithiumfluoborate,monohydrate Borate(1-),tetrafluoro-,lithium lithiumtetrafluoroborate,anhydrous LITHIUM TETRAFLUOROBORATE FOR SYNTHESIS |
CAS | 14283-07-9 |
EINECS | 238-178-9 |
InChI | InChI=1/BFO2.2Li/c2-1(3)4;;/q-2;2*+1 |
Molecular Formula | BF4Li |
Molar Mass | 93.75 |
Density | 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C |
Melting Point | 293-300 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
Flash Point | 6°C |
Water Solubility | SOLUBLE |
Vapor Presure | 10Pa at 20℃ |
Appearance | White to light brown powder |
Specific Gravity | 0.852 |
Color | White to off-white |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 2.5 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 250 mg/m3; TWA 2.5 mg/m3 |
Merck | 14,5543 |
PH | 2.88 |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with glass, acids, strong bases. Contact with acids releases toxic gas. Moisture-sensitive. |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
MDL | MFCD00011087 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Lithium tetrafluoroborate is white powder, density: 0.852g/cm3, melting point 293-300 ℃, and humid air or water contact will decompose. |
Risk Codes | R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas R34 - Causes burns R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R11 - Highly Flammable R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 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.) S25 - Avoid contact with eyes. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
UN IDs | UN 3260 8/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 28269090 |
Hazard Note | Corrosive/Hygroscopic |
Hazard Class | 8 |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1638 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rat > 2000 mg/kg |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
application | lithium tetrafluoroborate (LiBF4) has good chemical stability and thermal stability, is sensitive to environmental moisture distribution, and is mainly used as electrolyte lithium salt for lithium ion battery electrolyte. |
use | mild Lewis acid for Diels-Alder reaction; Ethylene oxide ammonolysis catalyst. |