Lithium molybdate

Name: Lithium molybdate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013954

About Lithium molybdate

Listed under CAS 13568-40-6, Lithium molybdate is an alkali metal compound available from Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade with a typical assay of 99%. With the molecular formula Li2MoO4, it has a molar mass of 173.9 g/mol. The IUPAC name is dilithium. Dioxido(dioxo)molybdenum. It is also known as Dilithium molybdate or Lithium molybdate(VI).

The material typically appears as colourless to white to off-white powder or crystals. Literature values give a density of 2.66 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for battery and energy materials and enzyme inhibition studies. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Available in 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg packs, Lithium molybdate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Battery & energy materials
Enzyme inhibition studies

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Lithium molybdate
Catalogue No.	VQ-013954
CAS Number	13568-40-6
IUPAC name	dilithium;dioxido(dioxo)molybdenum
Molecular formula	Li₂MoO₄
Molecular weight	173.9 g/mol
Exact mass	175.9171
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	NMHMDUCCVHOJQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	[Li+].[Li+].[O-][Mo](=O)(=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	6093689

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Colourless to white to off-white powder or crystals
Density	2.66 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	80.3 Å²
Synonyms	Dilithium molybdate, Lithium molybdate(VI), Molybdate (MoO42-), dilithium, (T-4)-, Molybdate (MoO42), dilithium, (T4), Molybdate (MoO42), lithium (1:2), (T4), dilithium,dioxido(dioxo)molybdenum, Lithium molybdenum oxide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Lithium molybdate?

The CAS Registry Number of Lithium molybdate is 13568-40-6. It is also known as Dilithium molybdate, Lithium molybdate(VI), Molybdate (MoO42-), dilithium, (T-4)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lithium molybdate?

Lithium molybdate has the molecular formula Li2MoO4 and a molecular weight of 173.9 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Lithium molybdate can I order?

We supply Lithium molybdate in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Lithium molybdate?

Yes. Every lot of Lithium molybdate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Lithium molybdate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Lithium molybdate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.