LITHIUM ACETATE 2-HYDRATE Basic Information Purity: 99% CAS: 6108-17-4 Molecular formula:LiC2H3O2.2H2O Molecular weight: 65.99 Melting point: 283-285ºC(lit.) Appearance: white crystal or powder Water solubility: 40.8g/100mL(20ºC) Uses: Separation of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, used in the Battery cathode, pharmaceutical industry to prepare diuretics and raw materials for lithium-ion batteries.