Lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (CAS: 171611-11-3) is a lithium salt with the chemical formula LiN(SO2F)2, widely recognized for its superior electrochemical properties. LiFSI is highly soluble in various organic solvents commonly used in battery electrolytes. It exhibits excellent thermal stability, low viscosity in solution, and high ionic conductivity. In addition, LiFSI shows remarkable compatibility with high-voltage cathode materials.
LiFSI has been extensively used as a primary or co-salt in lithium-ion and lithium-metal battery electrolytes to enhance cycle life, reduce internal resistance, and improve low-temperature performance. It may also serve as an additive in solid-state batteries, supercapacitors, and other advanced energy storage systems. LiFSI is increasingly favored in applications such as electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and high-power consumer electronics.
| Melting point | 124-128ºC |
| density | 1.052g/cm3 at 25ºC |
| vapor pressure | 27.198-31.064Pa at 20-25ºC |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to Almost white |
| SMILES | [N-](S(=O)(F)=O)S(=O)(F)=O.[Li+] |
| LogP | 3 at 20ºC and pH6 |