Title: Lithium Perchlorate

CAS Registry Number: 7791-03-9

Molecular Formula: ClLiO4

Molecular Weight: 106.39

Percent Composition: Cl 33.32%, Li 6.52%, O 60.15%

Line Formula: LiClO4

Properties: Small crystals. d425 2.43. mp 236°. Decompn starts at ~400° and becomes rapid at 430° yielding lithium chloride and oxygen. Heat of formation: -99.94 kcal/mol at 25°. Soly in water (w/w) at 0°: 29.9%; at 25°: 37.5%; at 100°: 71.5%. Appreciably sol in alcohol, acetone, ether, ethyl acetate.

Melting point: mp 236°

Density: d425 2.43

CAUTION: May be irritating on contact with skin, mucous membranes.

Use: Oxidizing agent.