Lithium Carbonate

• CAS: 554-13-2
• Catalog Number: ACM554132
• Category: Main Products
• Molecular Weight: 73.9
• Molecular Formula: Li2CO3
• Description: Lithium Carbonate is a water insoluble Lithium source that can easily be converted to other Lithium compounds, such as the oxide by heating (calcination). Carbonate compounds also give off carbon dioxide when treated with dilute acids. Lithium Carbonate is generally immediately available in most volumes.
• Synonyms: Quilonum retard
• IUPAC Name: Dilithium;carbonate
• Canonical SMILES: [Li+].[Li+].C(=O)([O-])[O-]
• InChI: InChI=1S/CH₂O3.2Li/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);/q;2*+1/p-2
• InChI Key: XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Boiling Point: 1342 °C
• Melting Point: 720 °C
• Flash Point: 1310 °C
• Density: 2.11 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
• Appearance: White powder
• Storage: Store at +5 °C to +30 °C
• Color/Form: White, light, alkaline powder;White monoclinic crystals
• Complexity: 18.8
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 3
• Decomposition: 1310 °C
• EC Number: 209-062-5;233-818-3
• Exact Mass: 74.01675073
• Formal Charge: 0
• Hazard Statements: H302 : Harmful if swallowed.H315 : Causes skin irritation.H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.H361 : Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.H371 : May cause damage to organs.H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
• H-Bond Acceptor: 3
• H-Bond Donor: 0
• Heavy Atom Count: 6
• ICSC Number: 1109
• MDL Number: MFCD00011084
• Monoisotopic Mass: 74.01675073
• Precautionary Statements: P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.P260 : Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.P202 : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.P201 : Obtain special instructions before use.P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.P308 + P313 : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.P308 + P311 : IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.P301 + P312 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.P405 : Store locked up.
• Refractive Index: INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.428, 1.567, 1.572
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• RTECS Number: OJ5800000
• Signal Word: Warning
• Solubility In Water: Slightly soluble
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 63.2 Ų
• UNII: 2BMD2GNA4V

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Lithium Carbonate?

The molecular formula of Lithium Carbonate is Li2CO3.

What is the molecular weight of Lithium Carbonate?

The molecular weight of Lithium Carbonate is 73.9 g/mol.

What is the role of Lithium Carbonate?

Lithium Carbonate has a role as an antimanic drug.

What is the IUPAC name of Lithium Carbonate?

The IUPAC name of Lithium Carbonate is dilithium carbonate.

What is the InChIKey of Lithium Carbonate?

The InChIKey of Lithium Carbonate is XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L.

What is the Canonical SMILES of Lithium Carbonate?

The Canonical SMILES of Lithium Carbonate is [Li+].[Li+].C(=O)([O-])[O-].

What is the CAS number of Lithium Carbonate?

The CAS number of Lithium Carbonate is 554-13-2.

What is the EC number of Lithium Carbonate?

The EC number of Lithium Carbonate is 209-062-5.

What is the NCI Thesaurus Code for Lithium Carbonate?

The NCI Thesaurus Code for Lithium Carbonate is C1318.

What is the ChEMBL ID of Lithium Carbonate?

The ChEMBL ID of Lithium Carbonate is CHEMB.

Synthetic Use

Upstream Synthesis Route 1

• 556-63-8
• 1310-65-2

• 554-13-2

Reference: [1]Fotiev, A. A.; Mochalov, V. V.
[Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 1968, vol. 13, p. 1636 - 1639][Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 1968, vol. 13, p. 3174 - 3178]
Halperin, H.; Brauer, A. A.; Ben-Zvi, A.; Kristianpoller, N.
[Physical Review, 1960, vol. 117, p. 416 - 422]
Horowitz, H. H.; Metzger, G.
[Analytical Chemistry, 1963, vol. 35, p. 1464 - 1468]
[Gmelin Handbuch der Anorganischen Chemie, Gmelin Handbook: Mo: SVol.B1, 3.5.5.12.5, page 124 - 125]

Downstream Synthesis Route 1

• 111-25-1
• 554-13-2

• 57272-09-0
• 67399-93-3
• 18979-55-0

Reference: [1] Bulletin de la Societe Chimique de France, 1993, vol. 130, p. 475 - 480

Downstream Synthesis Route 2

• 7732-18-5
• 554-13-2

• 1310-66-3

Reference: [1] Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry, 2004, vol. 77, # 7, p. 1108 - 1116

Downstream Synthesis Route 3

• 554-13-2

• 1310-66-3

Reference: [1] Rev. Prod. Chim., 1930, vol. 33, p. 161 - 165
[2] Rev. Prod. Chim., 1930, vol. 33, p. 93 - 100
[3] Mitt. Arbeitsbereich - Metallges. AG, 1929, vol. 1, # 2, p. 13 - 20
[4] , Gmelin Handbook: Li: SVol., 5, page 136 - 139,

* For details of the synthesis route, please refer to the original source to ensure accuracy.