Lithium citrate

Lithium citrate

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Name = Lithium citrate
ImageFile = Lithium-citrate-2D-skeletal.png ImageSize = 225px
ImageName = Lithium citrate
OtherNames = Trilithium citrate
trilithium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = 919-16-4
RTECS = TZ8616000
Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = Li3C6H5O7
MolarMass = 209.923 g mol−1
Appearance = Odorless white powder
Density =
MeltingPt = decomposes at 105 °C
Section7 = Chembox Hazards
MainHazards = Toxic
FlashPt = N/A
RPhrases = R22 R36 R37 R38

Lithium citrate (Li3C6H5O7) is a chemical compound of lithium and citrate that is used as a mood stabilizer in psychiatric treatment of manic states and bipolar disorder. [ [http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Medications&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=51&ContentID=20820 Medical use] ] "For the medical aspects of lithium citrate, see lithium pharmacology.

Hundreds of soft drinks included lithium salts or lithia water (naturally occurring mineral waters with higher lithium amounts). An early version of Coca-Cola available in pharmacies' soda fountains called Lithia Coke was a mixture of Coca-Cola syrup and lithia water. The soft drink 7Up was originally named "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda" when it was formulated in 1929 because it contained lithium citrate. The beverage was a patent medicine marketed as a cure for hangover. Lithium citrate was removed from 7Up in 1950.

Lithium citrate is sold as Litarex and Demalit.

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