Lithium hypochlorite
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| Molar mass | 58.39 g·mol−1 | ||
| Appearance | Colorless or white crystalline solid | ||
| Odor | chlorine-like odor | ||
| Density | 0.531 g/cm3 (20 °C) | ||
| Melting point | 135 °C (275 °F; 408 K) | ||
| Boiling point | 1,336 °C (2,437 °F; 1,609 K) | ||
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Lithium hypochlorite is a
anions
(−OCl). It is a colorless, crystalline compound. It is used as a disinfectant for pools and a reagent for some chemical reactions.
Safety
Doses of 500 mg/kg cause detrimental clinical signs and significant mortality in
rats.[1]
The use of byproducts such as chloroform
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Studies showed no uptake of lithium if pools with lithium hypochlorite have been used.[2]
See also
References
- Weiner ML, Batt KJ, Putman DL, Curren RD, Yang LL (1990). "Genotoxicity evaluation of lithium hypochlorite". Toxicology. 65 (1–2): 1–22. PMID 2274961.
- Davies NL (1991). "Lithium toxicity in two dogs". J. S. Afr. Vet. Assoc. 62 (3): 140–142. PMID 1770485.
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