Lithium Carbonate
Li₂CO₃·73.891 g/mol·Salts & Minerals·CID 11125
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The standard treatment for bipolar disorder since the 1970s. Also a key precursor for lithium-ion battery cathode materials. Requires careful blood level monitoring due to its narrow therapeutic window.
IUPAC: dilithium;carbonate
Also known as: 554-13-2, Dilithium carbonate, Lithobid, Lithane, Carbonic acid, dilithium salt (+14 more)
Molecular Structure
Molecular Propertiesmass · H-bonds · stereo
Molecular Weight
73.900g/mol
Exact Mass
74.016751Da
Monoisotopic Mass
74.016751Da
XLogP
—
Polar Surface Area
63.2Ų
Complexity
18
Formal Charge
0
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Stereo Centers
0
Bond Stereo
0
Drug-Likeness (Lipinski's Rule of Five)
✓ 73.9 g/mol
MW ≤ 500
? —
LogP ≤ 5
✓ 0
H-bond donors ≤ 5
✓ 3
H-bond acceptors ≤ 10
Passes all rules — good oral bioavailability predicted
GHS Hazard Classification
Danger
Hazards
H302Harmful if swallowedH315Causes skin irritationH318Causes serious eye damageH319Causes serious eye irritationH335May cause respiratory irritationH360May damage fertility or the unborn childH372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureH320Causes eye irritationH362May cause harm to breast-fed childrenH370Causes damage to organs
Source: PubChem GHS Classification. Always consult the SDS for handling.