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Lithium hypochlorite
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Lithium hypochlorite is a chemical compound with the chemical formula of LiOCl. It is the lithium salt of hypochlorous acid. It consists of lithium cations (Li+) and hypochlorite anions (−OCl). It is a colorless, crystalline compound. It has been used as a disinfectant for pools, and is also used as a reagent for some chemical reactions.
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.034.130 ![]() | ||
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Molar mass | 58.39 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | Colorless or white crystalline 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) | ||
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> 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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