1369000

Lithium carbonate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Carbolithium, Carbonic acid lithium salt
• Linear Formula: Li₂CO₃
• CAS Number: 554-13-2
• Molecular Weight: 73.89
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750251
• MDL number: MFCD00011084
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 3999191
• eCl@ss: 38020204

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: lithium carbonate
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 618 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule); pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [Li+].[Li+].[O-]C([O-])=O
• InChI: 1S/CH2O3.2Li/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2
• InChI key: XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Gene Information: human ... GSK3A(2931), GSK3B(2932), IMPA1(3612)

Description

General description

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This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
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Application

Lithium carbonate USP Reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Lithium Carbonate Capsules
• Lithium Carbonate Tablets
• Lithium Carbonate Extended-Release Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Codes: H302,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids