Lithium hypochlorite

Lithium hypochlorite

Identifiers
CAS Number	13840-33-0 Y
ChemSpider	55593 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	23665767
RTECS number	NH3486000
InChI 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
SMILES [Li+].[O-]Cl
Properties
Chemical formula	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)
Solubility in water	soluble
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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.

Safety

Doses of 500 mg/kg cause clinical signs and significant mortality in rats. The use of chlorine-based disinfectants in domestic water, although widespread, has led to some controversy due to the formation of small quantities of harmful byproducts such as chloroform. Studies showed no uptake of lithium if pools with lithium hypochlorite have been used.

See also

• Sodium hypochlorite