Lithium acetate, 99.999%

Name: Lithium acetate, 99.999%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013911

About Lithium acetate, 99.999%

Lithium acetate is an alkali metal compound carrying the CAS registry number 546-89-4 with a typical assay of 99.999%. Formula C2H3LiO2, molecular weight 66.0 g/mol. Common synonyms include Lithium ethanate and Quilone.

In its supplied form it is white to off-white powder or crystals. Key physical data: a melting point of 283-285 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for buffer preparation and molecular biology workflows. It is used across academic and industrial research.

We offer Lithium acetate in 5 g and 25 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Buffer preparation
Molecular biology workflows

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Lithium acetate, 99.999%
Catalogue No.	VQ-013911
CAS Number	546-89-4
IUPAC name	lithium acetate
Molecular formula	C₂H₃LiO₂
Molecular weight	66 g/mol
Exact mass	66.0293
Purity / assay	99.999%
HSN code	29152990
InChIKey	XIXADJRWDQXREU-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	[Li+].CC(=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	3474584

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Melting point	283-285 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.1 Å²
Synonyms	Lithium ethanate, Quilone, Acetic acid, lithium salt (1:1), lithiumacetate, lithium ethanoate, Acetic acid lithium salt, CH3COOLi, CH3CO2Li, lithium acetate (anh.), anhydrous lithium acetate, lithium acetate (anhydrous)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P305 + P351 + P338, P330, P337 + P317, 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

Other grades of CAS 546-89-4

Puriss

Lithium acetate, 99.95%

CAS: 546-89-4
Formula: C₂H₃LiO₂
MW: 66 g/mol

VQ-013910

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Lithium acetate, 99.999%?

The CAS Registry Number of Lithium acetate, 99.999% is 546-89-4. It is also known as Lithium ethanate, Quilone, Acetic acid, lithium salt (1:1).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lithium acetate, 99.999%?

Lithium acetate, 99.999% has the molecular formula C2H3LiO2 and a molecular weight of 66 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is lithium acetate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Lithium acetate, 99.999% can I order?

We supply Lithium acetate, 99.999% in (99.999%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Lithium acetate, 99.999%?

Yes. Every lot of Lithium acetate, 99.999% 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 acetate, 99.999% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Lithium acetate, 99.999% 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.