Lithium carbonate

Catalog Number

554-13-2

CAS

554-13-2

IUPAC Name

dilithium;carbonate

Synonyms

Camcolit; Candamide; Carbolith; Carbolithium; Carbolitium; Carbonic acid lithium salt (Li2CO3); Ceglution; CP 15467-61

Application

A neuroprotective effect of lithium carbonate in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Molecular Weight

73.89

Molecular Formula

Li2CO3

Product Information

Purity

99%

MDL

MFCD00011084

Physical State

Solid

Appearance

A white powder. Strong irritant when dissolved in water.

Boiling Point

1310 °C (dec.)

Melting Point

723 °C

Density

2.11

Safety Information

Signal Word

Warning

Precautionary Statement

P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.P260 : Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.P202 : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.P201 : Obtain special instructions before use.P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.P308 + P313 : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.P308 + P311 : IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.P301 + P312 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.P405 : Store locked up.

Hazard Statements

H302 : Harmful if swallowed.H315 : Causes skin irritation.H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.H361 : Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.H371 : May cause damage to organs.H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Canonical SMILES

[Li+].[Li+].C(=O)([O-])[O-]

InChI

InChI=1S/CH2O3-C.2Li/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2

InChI Key

XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L