Lithium citrate
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| Lithium citrate | |
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| 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 |
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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.
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