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Lithium carbonate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Carbolithium, Carbonic acid lithium salt

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About This Item

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

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Product Name

Lithium carbonate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI key

XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

lithium carbonate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

618 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

human ... GSK3A(2931), GSK3B(2932), IMPA1(3612)

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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.  ​

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

General description

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.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H302,H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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