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Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide is used in the preparation of chiral imidazolium salt through an anion metathesis of the corresponding triflate organic electrolyte-based lithium batteries. It finds application in the preparation of rare-earth Lewis acid catalysts. It is also useful in primary and secondary lithium cells using organic liquid electrolytes and polymer batteries.
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Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide is used in the preparation of chiral imidazolium salt through an anion metathesis of the corresponding triflate organic electrolyte-based lithium batteries. It finds application in the preparation of rare-earth Lewis acid catalysts. It is also useful in primary and secondary lithium cells using organic liquid electrolytes and polymer batteries.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 234°C to 238°C |
Linear Formula | (CF3SO2)2NLi |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN2923 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 287.08 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide |
Safety and Handling
- Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide
RUO – Research Use Only
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