Lithium Fluoride

[7789-24-4] (MW 25.94) InChI = 1S/FH.Li/h1H;/q;+1/p-1 InChIKey = PQXKHYXIUOZZFA-UHFFFAOYSA-M (mild base;2 can replace other halogens with fluorine;3 desilylation reagent for forming reactive azomethine ylides;4 stereoselective oxidative desulfurization when used with MeI and Li2CO35) Physical Data: mp 848 °C; bp 1681 °C; d 2.639 g cm−3. Solubility: sol 0.27 g per 100 g water at 18 °C. Form Supplied in: white solid; fused pieces and random crystals; widely available. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: avoid breathing dust and contact with eyes, skin, or clothing.