Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide is used in the preparation of chiral imidazolium salt through an anion metathesis of the corresponding triflate organic electrolyte-based lithium batteries. It finds application in the preparation of rare-earth Lewis acid catalysts. It is also useful in primary and secondary lithium cells using organic liquid electrolytes and polymer batteries.

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Applications
Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide is used in the preparation of chiral imidazolium salt through an anion metathesis of the corresponding triflate organic electrolyte-based lithium batteries. It finds application in the preparation of rare-earth Lewis acid catalysts. It is also useful in primary and secondary lithium cells using organic liquid electrolytes and polymer batteries.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

90076-65-6

Molecular Formula

C2F6LiNO4S2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

287.075

MDL Number

MFCD00210017

InChI Key

QSZMZKBZAYQGRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

lithium bis trifluoromethanesulfonyl imide, lithium bis trifluoromethyl sulfonyl amide, lithium bis trifluoromethanesulphonyl imide, litfsi, lithium bis trifluoromethylsulfonyl azanide, lithium bis trifluoromethylsulfonyl imide, bis trifluoromethane sulfonimide lithium salt, bistrifluoromethanesulfonimide lithium salt, lithium bis trifluoromethanesulfonyl amide, lithium triflimide

PubChem CID

3816071

IUPAC Name

lithium;bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)azanide

SMILES

[Li+].C(F)(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)[N-]S(=O)(=O)C(F)(F)F

Melting Point

234°C to 238°C

Linear Formula

(CF₃SO₂)₂NLi

Quantity

10 g

UN Number

UN2923

Sensitivity

Moisture sensitive

Solubility Information

Soluble in water.

Formula Weight

287.08

Percent Purity

≥98%

Chemical Name or Material

Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide

Hazard Category

H301+H311-H314-H373

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H301-H311-H314-H373
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary Statement

P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c

DOTInformation

Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: II

EINECSNumber

415-300-0

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

Hazard Category

H301+H311-H314-H373

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H301-H311-H314-H373
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary Statement

P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c

DOTInformation

Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: II

EINECSNumber

415-300-0

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only