5-Lithiosulfoisophthalic Acid

Product Description
Product | 5-Lithiosulfoisophthalic Acid |
CAS | 46728-75-0 |
Formula | C8H5LiO7S |
Synonym | LISIPA, lithium 3-carboxy-5-sulfobenzoate, 5-Sulfoisophthalate monolithium salt, 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 5-sulfo-, lithium salt (1:1) |
Typical Product Specifications
Water | 7.3% max |
Assay | 91.0% min |
Sulfate | 0.40% max as SO4 |
Acidity | 0.20% max as H2SO4 |
Color | white to off-white |
Melting Point | > 300C |
Appearence | free flowing crystalline solid |
pH | 1.8 (10% aqueous solution) |
Odor | essential odorless |
Solubility | No solids (35% in water) |
Absorptivity | 0.3 mL/g cm at 450nm |
Iron | 5.0 ppm max |
Color | 40 max APHA (5% in water) |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | Used as a monomer for waterborne polyesters and nylon fibers, in polyurethane urea polymers, and a component for resins used in paints. |
Class | Plastic Additives |
Industry | Textiles, Plastics, Synthetic Fabrics |

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