Lithium peroxide, 95%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11316758	100 g	100g
11326758	500 g	500g

Product Code. 11316758 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. 013421.22

Description

CAS: 12031-80-0 | Li2O2 | 45.878 g/mol

Lithium peroxide is used in air purifiers. It is also used to produce high-purity oxygen. It acts as a catalyst for polymerization of styrene to polystyrene. Further, it serves as a curing agent for special polymers and a source of oxygen in sealed spaces such as submarines and in breathing apparatus.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12031-80-0
• Molecular Formula: Li2O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00016184
• InChI Key: HPGPEWYJWRWDTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 25489
• IUPAC Name: dilithium;peroxide
• SMILES: [Li+].[Li+].[O-][O-]

• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1472
• Synonym: dilithium peroxide, lithium peroxide li2 o2, lithium oxide, unii-9anx556r5f, lithium peroxide un1472 oxidizer
• Solubility Information: Soluble in anhydrous acetic acid. Insoluble in alcohol.
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 45.878
• Formula Weight: 45.88
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium peroxide

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only