Description

Lithium Formate Monohydrate 98 is a high-purity, crystalline salt of lithium and formic acid, widely recognized for its role as a versatile and efficient reagent. Its significance lies in providing a soluble and reactive source of lithium ions, which is critical for specialized chemical synthesis and industrial processes. This product is essential for manufacturers and research laboratories in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, organic chemistry, and advanced material production, where precise lithium incorporation is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals requiring lithium.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a catalyst or reactant in various organic transformations, including carboxylation and reduction reactions.
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in the formulation of specialized electrolytes for certain battery and electrochemical applications.
• Drilling Fluid Additive: Serves as a high-density, environmentally friendly component in advanced oil and gas drilling mud formulations.
• Ceramic and Glass Production: Used as a fluxing agent to modify melting points and properties in specialty glass and ceramic materials.
• Laboratory Research: A key chemical for academic and industrial R&D in inorganic and materials chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Formate Monohydrate 98
CAS No.	6108-23-2
Molecular Formula	CHLiO2 · H2O
Molecular Weight	69.96 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Formic acid, lithium salt, monohydrate; Lithium formate hydrate; Lithium methanoate monohydrate; Lithium formate (1:1:1); Formic acid lithium salt monohydrate; LiFo monohydrate
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Formate Monohydrate 98 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the declared specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is available for every shipment upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance for your processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Lithium Formate)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	Meets theoretical monohydrate
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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