Title: Lithium Citrate

CAS Registry Number: 919-16-4

CAS Name: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid trilithium salt

Additional Names: citric acid trilithium salt

Trademarks: Litarex (Dumex); Lithonate S (Rowell)

Molecular Formula: C6H5Li3O7

Molecular Weight: 209.92

Percent Composition: C 34.33%, H 2.40%, Li 9.92%, O 53.35%

 

Derivative Type: Tetrahydrate

Properties: White granules or cryst powder; feebly alkaline taste; deliquesces on exposure to moist air; loses all of its water at 105°. Sol in 1.5 parts water, slightly in alc. pH ~8. Keep well closed.

 

Use: Formerly in soft drinks.

Therap-Cat: Antidepressant.

Keywords: Antimanic.