Lithium Carbonate 99.5+%

A neuroprotective effect of lithium carbonate in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dyes and metabolites. Lithium carbonate has been used in psychiatry since the 1950's to treat mania and depressive disorders. It is an element with a positive charge similar to sodium and potassium. In cells, lithium interferes with other positively charged atoms important to many cellular functions. It interferes with neurotransmitter production and uptake. Current biological studies are looking into lithium treatment for additional CNS disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

Synonyms:
Carbonic Acid Lithium Salt; Carbonic Acid Dilithium Salt; CP 15467-61; Camcolit; Candamide; Carbolith; Carbolithium; Carbonic Acid Lithium Salt; Ceglution; Dilithium Carbonate; Eskalith; Hypnorex; Limas; Liskonum; Lithane; Lithicarb; Lithobid; Lithocarb; Lithonate; Lithotabs; Micalith; NSC 16895; Phasal; Plenur; Priadel; Quilonorm-retard; Quilonum Retard; Teralithe

CAS No:
554-13-2
Free Acid 463-79-6

Molecular Formula:
Li2CO3

Molecular Weight:
73.89

Appearance:
White solid

Purity:
≥99.5%

Melting Point:
As reported

pH:
9-11 (1g/L)

Water (KF):
≤0.4%

Sulfate (SO42-):
≤0.07%

Chloride (Cl-):
≤0.005%

Sodium (Na):
≤0.05%

Potassium (K):
≤0.005%

Magnesium (Mg):
0.003%

Calcium (Ca):
≤ 0.005%

Aluminum (Al):
≤0.002%

Iron (Fe):
≤0.001%

Solubility:
Water

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT.