Product: 6080-58-6 Lithium Citrate

Lithium Citrate, Tetrahydrate

C6H5Li3O7 · 4 H2O

CAS Number:  6080-58-6 EC Number:  612-032-8 REACH Number:  01-2120757141-62-0000

Lithium Citrate (CAS 6080-58-6) is an inorganic lithium salt with molecular formula C6H5Li3O7 x 4 H2O. It is typically supplied as a powder.

It can serve as a raw material for producing high-purity lithium chemicals used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Raw material for pharmaceuticals and building material industry.

Store in a tightly sealed container to prevent contamination (and moisture pickup where applicable). Use standard industrial hygiene practices and consult the SDS for handling, incompatibilities, and spill response.

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Physical and Chemical Properties
Property Value
IUPAC Name
trilithium;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;tetrahydrate
Molecular Weight
281.98g/mol
Appearance
Powder
Color
Colorless
Flash Point
(Not applicable)
Density
1.64 g/cm3 at 20 °C (1,013 hPa) Method: OECD Test Guideline 109
Bulk Density
800 - 900 kg/m3
Solubility in Water
470 g/l at 25 °C Method: OECD Test Guideline 105
Additional Properties
Theoretical lithium content: 7.38 % Transition range: 100 – 150 °C (due to dehydration)

Applications

Raw material for pharmaceuticals and building material industry.

Specifications

  • assay (dry substance) min. 98 %
  • H2O 24 - 28 %
  • Additional values on request.

    Handling Instructions

    If moisture is excluded, lithium citrate has unlimited shelf life. No special precautions are necessary when handling the material.

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