Nomenclature
CAS number: 7550-35-8
BrLi; mol wt 86.85.
Br 92.00%, Li 7.99%.
LiBr.
Description and references
Usually contains water and 85-90% LiBr.
Properties
White, very deliquesc, slightly bitter, granular
powder. mp 547° when
anhydr. Sol in 0.6 part water, 0.4 part boiling water; freely
sol in alcohol, glycol; sol in ether, amyl alcohol. The aq soln is
neutral or only slightly alkaline to litmus. Keep well closed.Caution
Large doses may cause CNS depression.
Chronic absorption may cause skin eruptions and CNS disturbances
due to bromide. May also cause disturbed blood electrolyte balance.Use
As humectant, in air-conditioning systems.
Therapeutic Category
Sedative, hypnotic.
Keywords
Sedative/Hypnotic; Bromides