Lithium citrate
Agent Name
Lithium citrate
CAS Number
919-16-4
Formula
C6-H8-O7.3Li
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lithium citrate anhydrous; Demalit; Litarex; Trilithium citrate; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, lithium salt (1:3); 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, trilithium salt; Citric acid, trilithium salt; [ChemIDplus] 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid trilithium salt; Citric acid trilithium salt; Lithonate S; [Merck Index]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Tetrahydrate: White deliquescent solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as an antidepressant; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause eye irritation; [GFS Chemicals MSDS] See "Lithium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Li
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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