Lithium citrate

Lithium citrate (CAS 919-16-4), also known as trilithium citrate, is the lithium salt of citric acid used as a flavoring agent and acidulant in food and pharmaceutical applications.

Where is Lithium citrate used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: oral liquid preparations, an alternative to lithium carbonate where faster dissolution and patient tolerability matter
• Beverage production: acidulant and flavor modifier, notably in early citrus-flavored soft drink formulations
• Dietary supplements: lithium source in low-dose mineral supplements for nutritional lithium intake
• Pharmaceutical compounding: custom-strength lithium solutions for clinical dosing where solid dosage forms are not suitable
• It delivers controlled lithium ion activity where precise dosing and compatibility with aqueous systems are required.

Commercial specifications

• Anhydrous form is the more common commercial form