Lithium tetrafluoroborate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Lithium tetrafluoroborate is extensively utilized as an electrolyte in primary and secondary cells. It is used in rechargeable Li ion batteries. The electrolytes are non aqueous solutions of lithium tetrafluoroborate in the organic media.

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: 14283-07-9
• Molecular Formula: BF4Li
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 93.74
• MDL Number: MFCD00011087
• InChI Key: UFXJWFBILHTTET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: lithium tetrafluoroborate, lithium fluoroborate, lithium tetra fluoroborate, lithium 1+ ion tetrafluoroborate, lithium borofluoride, unii-af751cnk2n, libf4, lithotab tetrafluoroborate, acmc-209cp3, af751cnk2n
• PubChem CID: 4298216
• IUPAC Name: lithium;tetrafluoroborate
• SMILES: [Li+].F[B-](F)(F)F

• Melting Point: 293°C to 300°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 10 g
• Linear Formula: LiBF₄
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,5543
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and tetrahydrofuran. Slightly soluble is diethyl ether.
• Formula Weight: 93.75
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Very Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium tetrafluoroborate

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only