Salts & Minerals
REACH
Lithium sulfate
CAS Number
10377-48-7
EC Number
233-820-4
What is Lithium sulfate?
Lithium sulfate (CAS 10377-48-7), also marketed as lithium sulphate, is an inorganic lithium salt.
Where is Lithium sulfate used?
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: reagent and process chemical in lithium-based active ingredients for psychiatric and neurological drug formulations
- Biotechnology and life sciences: protein crystallization agent for structural analysis and drug discovery workflows
- Water treatment: biocidal additive that inhibits microbial growth in industrial cooling systems and process water circuits
- It also serves as a catalyst precursor in select inorganic synthesis processes.
Commercial specifications
- Technical grade for industrial applications and high-purity grades meeting pharmaceutical and reagent specifications
- Packaging from laboratory-scale quantities to bulk industrial supply
Other Names (Synonyms)
lithium sulphate|Li2SO4|dilthium sulfate|dilithium sulfate|Sulfuric acid, dilithium salt|919XA137JK|Lithium Sulphuratum
What are the physical properties of Lithium sulfate?
Melting Point 1173 °C
Density 2.22 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Appearance White crystalline powder
Color White
Form Powder
Water Solubility 25.7 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
Refractive Index 1.465
pH 6.0-9.0 (25℃, 2M in H2O)
How is Lithium sulfate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Lithium sulfate?
HS Code 28332990
Storage Class 13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 1