Lithium nitrate
CAS 7790-69-4
EC 232-218-9
Formula HNO3.Li
MW 68.95 g/mol
Salts & Minerals Food & NutritionPharmaceuticals & HealthcareAgriculture & Feed Preservation & BiocideAntioxidant & Stabilizer
Description
Lithium nitrate (LiNO3, CAS 7790-69-4) is an inorganic lithium salt also referenced as Lithiumnitrat or Lithium Nitrate Anhydrous. It carries no assigned E-code. It is commercially available as an anhydrous deliquescent solid and is classified under HS code 28342990.
In pharmaceutical and agricultural formulations, lithium nitrate functions as an oxidising salt that disrupts microbial cell metabolism, delivering preservative and biocidal action. In food-adjacent and nutritional applications it is evaluated for antioxidant stabilisation, where its ionic lithium content interferes with oxidative chain reactions to extend product integrity.
This material is sourced in technical and pharmaceutical-grade forms, with compliance assessed against REACH registration requirements for European supply. Procurement quantities are available in standard bulk and intermediate packaging formats. Buyers should confirm grade specification against FCC or Ph.Eur. monographs where applicable to their end-use regulatory framework.
In pharmaceutical and agricultural formulations, lithium nitrate functions as an oxidising salt that disrupts microbial cell metabolism, delivering preservative and biocidal action. In food-adjacent and nutritional applications it is evaluated for antioxidant stabilisation, where its ionic lithium content interferes with oxidative chain reactions to extend product integrity.
This material is sourced in technical and pharmaceutical-grade forms, with compliance assessed against REACH registration requirements for European supply. Procurement quantities are available in standard bulk and intermediate packaging formats. Buyers should confirm grade specification against FCC or Ph.Eur. monographs where applicable to their end-use regulatory framework.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 120 °C (approx) |
| Boiling Point | 630 °C |
| Density | 2.38 g/cm³ (solid) |
| Flash Point | 600°C |
| Appearance | Lithium nitrate is a colorless deliquescent powder. |
| Color | White |
| Form | Solid |
| Water Solubility | 90 g/L (28 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
| pH | 7-9 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS03 GHS07 GHS08
H
H272H302H319H360
P
P203P210P220P264P270P280P318P330P405P501P264+P265P301+P317P337+P317P370+P378P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 28342990 |
| UN Number | 2722 |
| ADR Class | 5.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
RasirLiNO3Lifetime NLithiumnitratEucon Integral ARCLITHIUM NITRATE ANYD.Lithium Nitrate Anhydrous
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