| A neuroprotective effect of lithium carbonate in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dyes and metabolites. Lithium carbonate has been used in psychiatry since the 1950s to treat mania and depressive disorders. It is an element with a positive charge similar to sodium and potassium. In cells, lithium interferes with other positively charged atoms important to many cellular functions. It interferes with neurotransmitter production and uptake. Current biological studies are looking into lithium treatment for additional CNS disorders such as Alzheimers disease. Synonyms: Carbonic Acid Lithium Salt, Carbonic Acid Dilithium Salt, CP 15467-61, Camcolit, Candamide, Carbolith, Carbolithium, Carbonic Acid Lithium Salt, Ceglution, Dilithium Carbonate, Eskalith, Hypnorex, Limas, Liskonum, Lithane, Lithicarb, Lithobid, Lithocarb, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Micalith, NSC 16895, Phasal, Plenur, Priadel, Quilonorm-retard, Quilonum Retard, Teralithe CAS No: 554-13-2 Free Acid 463-79-6 Molecular Formula: Li2CO3 Molecular Weight: 73.89 Appearance: White solid Purity: 99.5% Melting Point: As reported pH: 9-11 (1g/L) Water (KF): 0.4% Sulfate (SO42-): 0.07% Chloride (Cl-): 0.005% Sodium (Na): 0.05% Potassium (K): 0.005% Magnesium (Mg): 0.003% Calcium (Ca): 0.005% Aluminum (Al): 0.002% Iron (Fe): 0.001% Solubility: Water Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT. |
