244767

Lithium tetrafluoroborate

98%

• Synonym(s): Lithium borofluoride, Lithium fluoroborate
• Linear Formula: LiBF₄
• CAS Number: 14283-07-9
• Molecular Weight: 93.75
• EC Number: 238-178-9
• MDL number: MFCD00011087
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• PubChem Substance ID: 24854701
• NACRES: NA.23
• Assay: 98%
• Form: powder

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• form: powder
• reaction suitability: core: lithium
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• mp: 293-300 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): battery precursors; catalysts; material synthesis precursor
• greener alternative category: Enabling
• SMILES string: [Li+].F[B-](F)(F)F
• InChI: 1S/BF4.Li/c2-1(3,4)5;/q-1;+1
• InChI key: UFXJWFBILHTTET-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Lithium tetrafluoroborate (LiBF₄) is a versatile compound with significant applications in research, particularly in the fields of battery technology, solid-state batteries, supercapacitors, electrochemical sensors, catalysis, electrolyte development, polymer electrolytes, and environmental studies.

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Application

Lithium tetrafluoroborate (LiBF₄) is used as an electrolyte salt in lithium-ion batteries. It contributes to the overall ionic conductivity of the electrolyte and helps in achieving better battery performance. LiBF₄ is used as an electrolyte additive in supercapacitors to enhance their performance, particularly in terms of energy density and charge-discharge cycles. It can be used as a catalyst in various chemical reactions. Its properties can help improve the efficiency and selectivity of catalytic processes. In a study, it was reported that lithium tetrafluoroborate can serve as an efficient catalyst for the intermolecular aza-Michael addition of aromatic amines to electron-deficient alkenes. The suitability of this catalyst for intramolecular aza-Michael addition, resulting in the formation of 2-aryl-2,3-dihydroquinolin-4(1H)-ones, was also described. Lithium tetrafluoroborate is a mild Lewis acid for Diels-Alder reactions. It is used as a catalyst for mild and efficient aminolysis of oxiranes.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302,H314,H341
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Muta. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves