Lithium Perchlorate Trihydrate ACS Reagent

GFS Chemicals is the leading manufacturer of lithium perchlorate trihydrate ACS Reagent, CAS 13453-78-6. Lithium perchlorate trihydrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula of LiClO₄•3H₂O. LiClO₄•3H₂O appears as white granules and powder and is odorless. The melting point of lithium perchlorate trihydrate is 236 °C and is highly soluble in water. GFS Chemicals offers lithium perchlorate trihydrate in bulk please reach out to Customer Service for a custom quote.

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Chemical Properties & Specifications

Lithium perchlorate trihydrate is a white, odorless crystalline lithium salt that serves as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, electrochemistry, and materials research. This highly soluble inorganic oxidizer contains three water molecules per formula unit, making it easier to handle than the anhydrous form while maintaining excellent dissolution properties in polar solvents.

Physical Characteristics

• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 1.84 g/mL (solid)
• Water Solubility: Highly soluble
• Purity 63.0-68.0%
• Melting Point: 236 °C (457 °F)

Applications

Organic Synthesis: Lithium perchlorate trihydrate functions as an effective catalyst and medium modifier in polar reactions. The chaotropic perchlorate anion and strongly solvated Li+ cation accelerate Diels-Alder cycloadditions and promote Baylis-Hillman couplings between α,β-unsaturated carbonyls and aldehydes. Its excellent solubility enables high-concentration salt effects that modify reaction selectivity and rates.

Electrochemistry: As a strong Lewis acid, lithium perchlorate trihydrate enhances the conductivity of electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors. Its high solubility in polar solvents allows for efficient ion transport, improving charge/discharge rates and cycle life. It also serves as a stable electrolyte component in solid-state batteries.

Industrial Applications: The compound serves as an oxygen source in chemical oxygen generators, where thermal decomposition releases oxygen gas at elevated temperatures. The trihydrate form offers controlled ignition characteristics through initial water loss, making it suitable for emergency breathing systems and aerospace applications.

Analytical Chemistry:In biochemical research, lithium perchlorate solutions act as chaotropic agents for protein denaturation and nucleic acid purification. The salt’s high solubility facilitates preparation of concentrated stock solutions for ICP-OES analysis and other analytical procedures.