Lithium acetate
Agent Name
Lithium acetate
CAS Number
546-89-4
Formula
C2-H4-O2.Li
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lithium ethanate; Quilone; Acetic acid, lithium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Solid; Becomes dihydrate at 56.5 deg C; [Merck Index] White powder; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an anti-manic drug; [Merck Index] Used to produce drugs and polyesters; [Ullmann]
Comments
May cause irritation; Affects the central nervous system when used as a drug; [MSDSonline] See "Lithium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Li
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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