Description

Lithium Tetrachloroaluminate (LiAlCl₄) is an inorganic compound widely utilized in electrochemical applications due to its exceptional ionic conductivity and stability. This anhydrous, high-purity compound (99.99% trace metals basis) is supplied as fine beads (-10 mesh), ensuring uniform reactivity and ease of handling. Ideal for advanced battery research, it serves as a key electrolyte component in lithium-ion and lithium-metal battery systems, particularly in high-energy-density applications. Its compatibility with non-aqueous solvents makes it indispensable for studying novel energy storage solutions. Researchers value its predictable behavior and consistent performance in synthesizing specialized ionic liquids and molten salts. Proper storage under inert conditions is recommended to maintain its anhydrous properties.

Properties

• CAS Number: 14024-11-4
• Complexity: 19.1
• IUPAC Name: lithium;tetrachloroalumanuide
• InChI: InChI=1S/Al.4ClH.Li/h;4*1H;/q+3;;;;;+1/p-4
• InChI Key: AQLRWYUVWAYZFO-UHFFFAOYSA-J
• Exact Mass: 175.870002
• Molecular Formula: AlCl4Li
• Molecular Weight: 175.8
• SMILES: [Li+].[Al-](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl
• Monoisotopic Mass: 173.872953
• Physical Description: Light beige crystalline solid; Odorless and hygroscopic; Soluble in water;
• Synonyms: Lithium tetrachloroaluminate, 14024-11-4, Aluminate(1-), tetrachloro-, lithium (1:1), (T-4)-, Lithium tetrachloroaluminic acid, Aluminate(1), tetrachloro, lithium, (T4), aluminium(3+) ion lithium(1+) ion tetrachloride, Aluminate(1), tetrachloro, lithium (1:1), (T4), 237-850-9, aluminate(1-), tetrachloro-, lithium, (t-4)-, einecs 237-850-9, SCHEMBL149112, MFCD00061440, FL54605, NS00086189, Q6647971, Lithium tetrachloroaluminate, anhydrous, beads, -10 mesh, 99.99% trace metals basis

Lithium tetrachloroaluminate is primarily employed as an electrolyte additive in lithium-based batteries to enhance ionic conductivity and electrode stability. It finds specialized use in aluminum-ion battery research and high-temperature molten salt battery systems. The compound also serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly for Friedel-Crafts alkylation reactions. Its anhydrous form is critical for moisture-sensitive electrochemical applications requiring precise stoichiometry.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (70%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (70%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H314 (70%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H318 (68.3%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H332 (70%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]

Precautionary Statements

• P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P362+P364, P363, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (70%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (70%)
• Skin Corr. 1B (70%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (68.3%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (70%)

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