Lithium citrate
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| Lithium citrate | |
|---|---|
| Image:Lithium-citrate-2D-skeletal.png | |
| Other names | Trilithium citrate trilithium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | |
| 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.
Lithium citrate is sold as Litarex® and Demalit®.
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