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Lithium carbonate

Also known as Dilithium carbonate, Lithobid, Lithane

CAS 554-13-2Formula CLi2O3Molar mass 73.89 g/molEC 209-062-5
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Corrosive, Harmful or irritant, Serious health hazard 231 suppliers listed Drug substance
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Lithium carbonate chemical structure, CLi2O3, CAS 554-13-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
White, light, alkaline powder
Melting point
723 °C
Boiling point
1,300 °C
Density
2.11 g/cm³
Solubility
Solubility in water (wt%): 1.52 at 0 °C, 1.31 at 20 °C, 1.16 at 40 °C, 1.00 at 60 °C, 0.…
HS code
283691
Category
Carbonates and bicarbonates
Illustrative photo, fine white powder in an amber glass reagent bottle on a laboratory bench
Typical packagingIllustrative packaging image, not the actual product

What is Lithium carbonate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Lithium carbonate is a lithium salt and a carbonate salt. It has a role as an antimanic drug.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
dilithium, carbonate
CAS number
554-13-2 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
209-062-5
Molecular formula
CLi2O3
UNII
2BMD2GNA4V
MDL number
MFCD00011084
INCI name
LITHIUM CARBONATE
InChIKey
XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/CH2O3.2Li/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
[Li+].[Li+].C(=O)([O-])[O-]

Synonyms

  • Dilithium carbonate
  • Lithobid
  • Lithane
  • Carbonic acid, dilithium salt
  • Eskalith
  • Lithotabs
  • Carbonic acid lithium salt
  • Camcolit
  • Liskonum
  • Lithizine
  • Limas
  • Eskalith CR
  • Neurolepsin
  • Priadel
  • Quilonum retard
  • Lithium carbonicum
  • Candamide
  • Carbolith
  • Ceglution
  • Hypnorex
  • Lithicarb
  • Lithinate
  • Lithionate
  • Manialith
  • Maniprex
Show all 39 synonyms
  • Eutimin
  • Litard
  • Lithea
  • Liticar
  • Phasal
  • Plenur
  • Lithium Phasal
  • Teralithe
  • Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3)
  • Carbonic acid lithium salt (Li2CO3)
  • CP 15467-61
  • CP-15,467-61
  • Bicarbonate, Lithium
  • Quilinormretard

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
White, light, alkaline powderexp.
Melting point
723 °Cexp.
Boiling point
1,300 °Cexp.
Density
2.11 g/cm³exp.
Solubility
Solubility in water (wt%): 1.52 at 0 °C, 1.31 at 20 °C, 1.16 at 40 °C, 1.00 at 60 °C, 0.84 at 80 °C, 0.71 at 100 °Cexp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
73.89 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
74.0168 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-8.44calc.
Topological polar surface area
63.19 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
6calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
3calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS05: Corrosive
Corrosive
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Harmful or irritant
GHS08: Serious health hazard
Serious health hazard

Hazard statements

  • H302Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315Causes skin irritation.
  • H318Causes serious eye damage.
  • H319Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H360May damage fertility or the unborn child.
  • H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements (24)
  • P203Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
  • P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
  • P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P305 + P354 + P338If in eyes: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P317Get medical help.
  • P318If exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
  • P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P332 + P317If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
  • P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
  • P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
  • P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P405Store locked up.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Therapcat: Antimanic.

In the production of glazes on ceramic and electrical porcelain.

Catalyst, mfr other lithium compd, coating of arcwelding electrodes, nucleonics, luminescent paints, varnishes & dyes, glass ceramics, aluminum production, ceramics and porcelin glazes, pharmaceuticals.

Industrial uses: Flux agent, Catalyst, Intermediate, Other, Binder, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Chemical reaction regulator.

Consumer uses: Processing aids not otherwise specified, Binder, Other, Corrosion inhibitor.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name LITHIUM CARBONATE(buffering, hair waving or straightening)

Pharmacological actions

  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Antimanic Agents
  • Enzyme Inhibitors

Roles

  • anticoronaviral agent
  • antidepressant
  • antidyskinesia agent
  • antimanic drug
  • antimicrobial agent
  • antineoplastic agent
  • antiparkinson drug
  • antipsychotic agent
  • antiviral agent
  • anxiolytic drug
  • central nervous system depressant
  • central nervous system drug
  • immunomodulator
  • immunosuppressive agent
  • pharmaceutical
  • psychotropic drug
  • tranquilizing drug

Functional uses

  • Chemical reaction regulator
  • Hair waving or straightening
  • pH regulating agent

Cosmetic functions

  • Buffering
  • Hair waving or straightening

Pharmacology

Lithium Carbonate is the carbonate salt of lithium, a soft alkali metal, with antimanic and hematopoietic activities. Lithium interferes with transmembrane sodium exchange in nerve cells by affecting sodium, potassium-stimulated adenosine triphosphatase (Na+, K+-ATPase), alters the release of neurotransmitters, affects cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) concentrations, and blocks inositol metabolism resulting in depletion of cellular inositol and inhibition of phospholipase C-mediated signal transduction.

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The exact mechanism through which lithium exerts its mood-stabilizing effect has not been established. In addition, lithium stimulates granulocytopoiesis and appears to increase the level of pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells by stimulating the release of hematopoietic cytokines and/or directly acting on hematopoietic stem cells.

How it is made

Finely ground ore is roasted with sulfuric acid at 250 dec C, lithium sulfate is leached and converted to the carbonate by precip with soda ash, reaction of lithium oxide with carbon dioxide or ammonium carbonate solution.

Lithium-bearing ores + sulfuric acid + sodium carbonate + calcium hydroxide (acid extraction process), lithium-bearing ores + sodium carbonate (carbonate extraction process), brine, residual + calcium oxide/dolomite, calcined (precipitation, byproduct of magnesium hydroxide production).

Lithium carbonate is produced in industrial processes from the reaction of sodium carbonate and lithium sulfate or lithium chloride solutions.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
  • Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Lithium carbonate is traded under.

HS 2836.91Indicative HS code

Lithium carbonates

World exports in 2024
$3.08B
−49.1% vs 2023, imports $3.95B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Chile75.6%
  2. Argentina13.2%
  3. South Korea2.5%
Top importers
  1. China69.1%
  2. South Korea12.3%
  3. Japan6.1%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Lithium carbonate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Lithium carbonate, based on the data on this page

What is Lithium carbonate?

Lithium carbonate is a lithium salt and a carbonate salt. It has a role as an antimanic drug.

What is the CAS number of Lithium carbonate?

The CAS registry number of Lithium carbonate is 554-13-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Lithium carbonate?

The molecular formula of Lithium carbonate is CLi2O3 and its molar mass is 73.89 g/mol.

What is Lithium carbonate used for?

Therapcat: Antimanic. In the production of glazes on ceramic and electrical porcelain. Catalyst, mfr other lithium compd, coating of arcwelding electrodes, nucleonics, luminescent paints, varnishes & dyes, glass ceramics, aluminum production, ceramics and porcelin glazes, pharmaceuticals.

Is Lithium carbonate hazardous?

Lithium carbonate carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: harmful if swallowed, causes skin irritation, causes serious eye damage. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Lithium carbonate?

Lithium carbonate is usually classified under HS code 283691 (Lithium carbonates). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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