Lithium tetraborate

The Lithium tetraborate, with the CAS registry number 12007-60-2, is also known as Dilithium tetraborate. It belongs to the product categories of Inorganics; Decomposition Reagents Analytical Reagents for General Use; Analytical Reagents; E-L, Puriss p.a. ACS; Puriss p.a. ACS; Special Applications; ACS Grade Synthetic Reagents; Essential Chemicals; Inorganic Salts; Lithium; Routine Reagents; Analytical Reagents for General Use; I-N, Puriss p.a.; Puriss p.a.; Decomposition Reagents Metal and Ceramic Science; Lithium SaltsAtomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS); Digestion Reagents; Pure Salts for Melting Digestions (Trace Select) and Salts. Its EINECS registry number is 234-514-3. This chemical's molecular formula is Li₂B₄O₇ and molecular weight is 169.12. What's more, both its IUPAC name and systematic name are the same which is called Dilithium (oxido-oxoboranyloxy-boranyl)oxy-oxoboranyloxy-borinate. It is the Lithium salt of Boric acid and is white powder.

Physical properties about this chemical are: (1) #H bond acceptors: 7; (2) #H bond donors: 2; (3) #Freely Rotating Bonds: 8; (4) Polar Surface Area: 107.95 Å²; (5) Density: ≥0.25 g/cm³; (6) Melting Point: 760-880 °C. 

Preparation of Lithium tetraborate: this chemical is prepared by reaction of Boracic acid with Lithium carbonate under in red.

 

Uses of Lithium tetraborate: (1) it is used for metal smelting, enamel manufacturing and X-ray fluorescence analysis; (2) it can be used in the laboratory as LB buffer for gel electrophoresis of DNA and RNA; (3) it is an ingredient for use in making glasses and ceramics.

When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be very careful. This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system, skin and may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. Besides, this chemical is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Therefore, this chemical should not breathe dust and you should wear suitable protective clothing to avoid contacting with skin and eyes. And in case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: [Li+].[Li+].O=BOB([O-])OB([O-])OB=O
(2) InChI: InChI=1/B4O7.2Li/c5-1-9-3(7)11-4(8)10-2-6;;/q-2;2*+1
(3) InChIKey: PSHMSSXLYVAENJ-UHFFFAOYAA