lithiuM azide

• CAT Number: M139474
• CAS Number: 157302-05-1
• Molecular Formula: LiN3
• Molecular Weight: 48.96
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at +4C
• IUPAC Name: lithium;azide
• InChI: InChI=1S/Li.N3/c;1-3-2/q+1;-1
• InChIKey: GUWHRJQTTVADPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [Li+].[N-]=[N+]=[N-]

Lithium azide (Cat No.:M139474) is an inorganic compound composed of lithium and azide ions. It is a white, crystalline solid that is highly explosive and shock-sensitive. Lithium azide is primarily used as a precursor for the synthesis of other azide compounds and in organic chemistry as a reagent for the preparation of azides. Due to its explosive nature, lithium azide must be handled with extreme care, and appropriate safety precautions must be followed during its synthesis, storage, and use. It is important to note that lithium azide should only be handled by trained personnel in a controlled laboratory environment.