Lithium benzoate

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Lithium benzoate Structure
Lithium benzoate structure
Common Name Lithium benzoate
CAS Number 553-54-8 Molecular Weight 128.05
Density 1.19g/cm3 Boiling Point 249.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C7H5LiO2 Melting Point >300 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 111.4ºC
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Lithium benzoate


Benzoic acid (lithium) is an aromatic alcohol found in many plants and is a common additive in food, beverages, cosmetics and other products. Benzoic acid (lithium) inhibits bacteria and fungi and acts as a preservative[1].

Summary: Lithium benzoate (Chinese name: 苯甲酸锂, CAS number: 553-54-8, molecular formula: C7H5LiO2, molecular weight: 128.05) is a white crystalline powder with a melting point greater than 300°C. This compound can be used as a catalyst in organic reactions. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name Lithium benzoate
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 Lithium benzoate Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Benzoic acid (lithium) is an aromatic alcohol found in many plants and is a common additive in food, beverages, cosmetics and other products. Benzoic acid (lithium) inhibits bacteria and fungi and acts as a preservative[1].
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References

[1]. Nair B, et al. Final report on the safety assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate. Int J Toxicol. 2001;20 Suppl 3:23-50.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.19g/cm3
Boiling Point 249.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point >300 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C7H5LiO2
Molecular Weight 128.05
Flash Point 111.4ºC
Exact Mass 128.044952
PSA 40.13000
LogP 0.05010
InChIKey LDJNSLOKTFFLSL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES O=C([O-])c1ccccc1.[Li+]
Water Solubility 33 g/100 mL (25 ºC)

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
OJ5720000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Lithium benzoate
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
553-54-8
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
5
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C7-H5-O2.Li
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
128.06
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
OVR &-LI-

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
1198 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
RPTOAN Russian Pharmacology and Toxicology (English Translation). Translation of FATOAO. (Euromed Pub., 33, Woodlands Rd., Surbiton, Surrey, UK) V.30- 1967- Volume(issue)/page/year: 33,266,1970
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
964 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
RPTOAN Russian Pharmacology and Toxicology (English Translation). Translation of FATOAO. (Euromed Pub., 33, Woodlands Rd., Surbiton, Surrey, UK) V.30- 1967- Volume(issue)/page/year: 33,266,1970 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - M0659 No. of Facilities: 227 (estimated) No. of Industries: 5 No. of Occupations: 4 No. of Employees: 795 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - M0659 No. of Facilities: 68 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 1 No. of Employees: 205 (estimated)

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xn:Harmful;
Risk Phrases R22
Safety Phrases S22-S36
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 1
RTECS OJ5720000
HS Code 2841900001

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2916310090
Summary 2916310090 other benzoic acid and its salts and esters。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Lithium benzoate
EINECS 209-042-6
MFCD00035540
Benzoic acid lithium salt
lithium,benzoate
BENZOIC ACID, LITHIUM SALT
Benzoic acid, lithium salt (1:1)

 Lithium benzoate | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the boiling point of Lithium benzoate?
A: Boiling point of Lithium benzoate is 249.3ºC at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the English name of Lithium benzoate?
A: The English name of Lithium benzoate is Lithium benzoate.
Q: What are the upstream materials of Lithium benzoate?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of Lithium benzoate: 124-38-9;591-51-5;65-85-0;64740-46-1;637-59-2;93-97-0;98-86-2.
Q: What is the safety information for Lithium benzoate?
A: Safety information for Lithium benzoate: S22-S36.
Q: What is the LogP of Lithium benzoate?
A: LogP of Lithium benzoate is 0.05010.
Q: How is the water solubility of Lithium benzoate?
A: Water solubility of Lithium benzoate: 33 g/100 mL (25 ºC).
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of Lithium benzoate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of Lithium benzoate is 40.13000.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Lithium benzoate?
A: Molecular weight of Lithium benzoate is 128.05.
Q: What is the CAS number of Lithium benzoate?
A: CAS number of Lithium benzoate is 553-54-8.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Lithium benzoate?
A: InChIKey of Lithium benzoate is LDJNSLOKTFFLSL-UHFFFAOYSA-M.

 Lithium benzoatefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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