Dilithium carbonate
CAS 554-13-2
EC 209-062-5
Formula CH2O3.2Li
MW 73.89 g/mol
Salts & Minerals Pharmaceuticals & HealthcareElectronicsLubricants & Metalworking pH Regulation & BufferingCatalysisPreservation & BiocideAntioxidant & Stabilizer
Description
Dilithium carbonate (Li2CO3, CAS 554-13-2) is an inorganic lithium salt supplied as a white hygroscopic powder. It carries no E-code designation and is commercially referenced under names including Hypnorex, Eskalith, Camcolit, and Carbolith. It is registered under REACH and assigned EC number 209-062-5.
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, Li2CO3 serves as a pH buffer and active ingredient in mood-disorder formulations, where it modulates sodium transport across cell membranes. In electronics, it functions as a flux component and catalyst in ceramic and glass production, lowering melting points and improving ion conductivity in battery electrolytes.
Dilithium carbonate is available in pharmaceutical-grade (Ph.Eur. compliant) and technical-grade forms. Procurement teams should verify REACH compliance documentation and SDS availability prior to ordering. Standard packaging includes multi-wall paper sacks and fibre drums; smaller quantities are available for laboratory or formulation development use.
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, Li2CO3 serves as a pH buffer and active ingredient in mood-disorder formulations, where it modulates sodium transport across cell membranes. In electronics, it functions as a flux component and catalyst in ceramic and glass production, lowering melting points and improving ion conductivity in battery electrolytes.
Dilithium carbonate is available in pharmaceutical-grade (Ph.Eur. compliant) and technical-grade forms. Procurement teams should verify REACH compliance documentation and SDS availability prior to ordering. Standard packaging includes multi-wall paper sacks and fibre drums; smaller quantities are available for laboratory or formulation development use.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 723 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1310 °C |
| Density | 2.11 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 1310°C |
| Appearance | Lithium carbonate is a white hygroscopic powder. |
| Color | White |
| Odor | odorless |
| Form | wire |
| Water Solubility | 13 g/L (20 ºC) |
| pH | 10-11 (5g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Log P | -0.809 (est) |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS05 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
H
H302H315H318H319H320H335H360H362H370H372
P
P203P260P261P263P264P270P271P280P317P318P319P321P330P405P501P264+P265P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P308+P316P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338P305+P354+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 28369100 |
| Storage Class | 13 - Non Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
Lithium carbonateLi2CO3carbonic acid, dilithium saltLITHIUMCamcolitHypnorexEskalith
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