Lithium benzoate
Agent Name
Lithium benzoate
CAS Number
553-54-8
Formula
C7-H6-O2.Li
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Benzoic acid, lithium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; Odorless; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Has been used as a lubricant (pharmaceutical aid); [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Benzoic acid." See "Lithium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Li
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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