Title: Lithium Benzoate
CAS Registry Number: 553-54-8
Molecular Formula: C7H5LiO2
Molecular Weight: 128.05
Percent Composition: C 65.66%, H 3.94%, Li 5.42%, O 24.99%
Properties: White, cryst powder. One gram dissolves in 3 ml water, 13 ml alcohol, 10 ml boiling alcohol. Soly in water is increased by sodium benzoate. The aq soln is slightly alkaline to litmus; pH ~8.
Use: Has been used as a lubricant for compressing tablets. |