Lithium hypochlorite

Lithium hypochlorite is the colorless, crystalline lithium salt of hypochlorous acid with the chemical formula of LiClO. It is used as a disinfectant for pools and a reagent for some chemical reactions.

Lithium hypochlorite
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.034.130
RTECS number
  • NH3486000
UNII
  • InChI=1S/ClO.Li/c1-2;/q-1;+1 Y
    Key: LWXVCCOAQYNXNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/ClO.Li/c1-2;/q-1;+1
    Key: LWXVCCOAQYNXNX-UHFFFAOYAC
  • [Li+].[O-]Cl
Properties
LiClO
Molar mass 58.39 g/mol
Appearance white solid
Odor chlorine-like odor
Density 0.531 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting point 135 °C (275 °F; 408 K)
Boiling point 1,336 °C (2,437 °F; 1,609 K)
soluble
Related compounds
Related compounds
Lithium hypofluorite
Hazards
> 180 °C (356 °F; 453 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references
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