Lithium citrate

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Lithium citrate
Lithium citrate
Other names Trilithium citrate
trilithium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Identifiers
CAS number [919-16-4]
RTECS number TZ8616000
Properties
Molecular formula Li3C6H5O7
Molar mass 209.923 g mol−1
Appearance Odorless white powder
Melting point

decomposes at 105 °C

Hazards
Main hazards Toxic
R-phrases R22 R36 R37 R38
Flash point N/A
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Lithium citrate (Li3C6H5O7) is a chemical compound of lithium and citrate that is used as a mood stabilizer in psychiatric treatment of manic states and bipolar disorder.[1] For the medical aspects of lithium citrate, see lithium pharmacology.

The soft drink 7Up was originally named "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda" when it was formulated in 1929 because it contained lithium citrate. The beverage was a patent medicine marketed as a cure for hangover. Lithium citrate was removed from 7Up in 1950.

Lithium citrate is sold as Litarex and Demalit.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Medical use

Haber-Bosch process