Product Description

ProductLithium Citrate
CAS6080-58-6
FormulaC6H7LiO7.4H2O
Synonymlithium 3-carboxy-3,5-dihydroxy-5-oxopentanoate

Typical Product Specifications

Transition range100-150C (due to dehydration)
Cl< 0.01%
Insolubles< 0.005% in water
Assay> 99% (dry substance)
Ca< 0.01%
Mg< 0.01%
Fe< 0.001%
SO4< 0.01%
H2O24-28%
Appearencewhite powder
Solubility74.5 g/100g water at 25C
Bulk Density0.8 - 0.9 g/ccm
Theoretical lithium content7.38%
Na< 0.05%
Heavy Metals< 0.002% as Pb
K< 0.05%
Molecular weight281.98
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Uses: Used in the manufacture of construction materials and as a raw material in pharmaceuticals.

Available as a Tetrahydrate.

ClassInorganic Chemicals: Nitrates, Phosphates, Oxides & more, Lithium Compounds
IndustryPharmaceutical, Construction
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