Description

Lithium Iodide Dihydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt essential for specialized chemical synthesis and advanced material production. Its unique ionic properties make it a critical reagent in applications requiring a controlled source of lithium and iodide ions. This compound is particularly valuable for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, battery technology, and organic synthesis sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a reagent in specific organic transformations.
• Electrolyte Additive: Serves as a component or precursor in specialized electrolyte formulations for advanced battery research, including lithium-based systems.
• Organic Synthesis Catalyst/Reagent: Acts as a source of iodide ions in coupling reactions, halogen exchange reactions, and other catalytic cycles.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for novel material discovery.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of other lithium salts, photographic chemicals, and niche industrial compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a reagent or standard in specific quantitative analytical methods.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Lithium Iodide Dihydrate
CAS No.	17023-25-5
Molecular Formula	LiI · 2H₂O
Molecular Weight	187.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Iodide Dihydrate; Lithium Iodide Hydrate; Dilithium Diiodide Dihydrate; Lithium(I) Iodide Dihydrate; LiI·2H2O; Lithium Iodide (LiI) Dihydrate; Hydrated Lithium Iodide
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Iodide Dihydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, loss on drying, and impurity profiles is provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent absorption of water and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiI·2H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 19.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.