Lithium citrate tetrahydrate

In clinical and pharmacological research, lithium citrate is used as an emotional stabilizer, which helps regulate nervous system function, promote the synthesis of serotonin, thereby increasing its content and having a positive effect on emotional stability. It is often used as an ingredient in antidepressants or as an adjuvant therapy.
Prevention and treatment of kidney stones: Used to regulate the concentration of citric acid in urine, by increasing the level of citric acid in urine to inhibit calcium salt crystallization, thereby preventing the formation of kidney stones. ‌‌
Melting point 112 ° C
Bulk density 420kg/m3
Density 1.64 at 20 ℃
Storage conditions 2-8 ° C
Solubility H2O: 1 M at 20 ° C, clear, colorless
Form: Fine Crystalline Powder
Color White
Odor Odorless
PH value 8.0-9.5 (25 ℃, 1M in H2O)
Acid base indicator color change pH range 8.0-9.5 at 209.8 g/l at 25 ° C
Water solubility 209.8 g/l at 20 ° C
Maximum wavelength (λ max): 260 nm Amax: 0.040
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.016
Merck13,5552
Stability. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases
InChI1S/C6H8O7.3Li.4H2O/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;;;;;;; /h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);;;; 4*1H2/q; 3*+1;;;; /p-3
InChIKeyHXGWMCJZLNWEBC-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES[Li+].[Li+].[Li+].O.O.O.O.OC(CC([O-])=O)(CC([O-])=O)C([O-])=O
LogP-1.72--1.67 at 20-25℃
CAS Database 6080-58-6 (CAS Data Base Reference)