| Name | Lithium tetrafluoroborate |
| Synonyms | lithiumfluoborate LITHIUM BOROFLUORIDE Lithium tetrafluoroborate LITHIUM TETRAFLUOROBORATE Lithiumfluoborate,monohydrate Borate(1-),tetrafluoro-,lithium lithiumtetrafluoroborate,anhydrous LITHIUM TETRAFLUOROBORATE FOR SYNTHESIS |
| CAS | 14283-07-9 |
| EINECS | 238-178-9 |
| InChI | InChI=1/BFO2.2Li/c2-1(3)4;;/q-2;2*+1 |
| Molecular Formula | BF4Li |
| Molar Mass | 93.75 |
| Density | 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Melting Point | 293-300 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 6°C |
| Water Solubility | SOLUBLE |
| Vapor Presure | 10Pa at 20℃ |
| Appearance | White to light brown powder |
| Specific Gravity | 0.852 |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 2.5 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 250 mg/m3; TWA 2.5 mg/m3 |
| Merck | 14,5543 |
| PH | 2.88 |
| Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with glass, acids, strong bases. Contact with acids releases toxic gas. Moisture-sensitive. |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| MDL | MFCD00011087 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Lithium tetrafluoroborate is white powder, density: 0.852g/cm3, melting point 293-300 ℃, and humid air or water contact will decompose. |
| Risk Codes | R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas R34 - Causes burns R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R11 - Highly Flammable R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S25 - Avoid contact with eyes. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
| UN IDs | UN 3260 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 28269090 |
| Hazard Note | Corrosive/Hygroscopic |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1638 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rat > 2000 mg/kg |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| application | lithium tetrafluoroborate (LiBF4) has good chemical stability and thermal stability, is sensitive to environmental moisture distribution, and is mainly used as electrolyte lithium salt for lithium ion battery electrolyte. |
| use | mild Lewis acid for Diels-Alder reaction; Ethylene oxide ammonolysis catalyst. |