Lithium chloride

Lithium chloride (CAS 7447-41-8), or LiCl, is an inorganic salt sourced for its hygroscopic properties and ionic reactivity.

Where is Lithium chloride used?

• Textile processing: solvent additive to dissolve cellulose and aramid fibers
• Polymer manufacturing: catalyst or catalyst precursor in polycondensation reactions, particularly polyamides
• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology: selective precipitation agent for RNA isolation
• Water treatment and industrial humidification: moisture control and humidity regulation in closed-loop environments
• It functions as a desiccant, catalyst component, flame retardant additive, and reference electrolyte.

Good to know: Anhydrous purity is the most commercially traded specification. Packaging is in moisture-resistant containers due to the compound's strong affinity for atmospheric water.

Commercial specifications

• Anhydrous purity is the most commercially traded specification
• Purity levels typically ranging from 98% to 99.9%
• Packaging in moisture-resistant containers