5530. Lithium Citrate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 919-16-4
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid trilithium salt; citric acid trilithium salt; Litarex (Dumex); Lithonate S (Rowell).
C6H5Li3O7; mol wt 209.92.
C 34.33%, H 2.40%, Li 9.92%, O 53.35%.

Derivative

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.

Therapeutic Category

Antidepressant.

Keywords

Antimanic