| CAS Number | 554-13-2 |
|---|---|
| Category | Antimanic Agent / Mood Stabilizer |
| Final Application | Antimanic Agent |
| Molecular Formula | Li2CO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 73.89 |
Lithium carbonate is an inorganic lithium salt and the first-line mood stabilizer for long-term management of bipolar disorder, controlling both manic and depressive episodes and reducing suicide risk. Its precise mechanism is not fully understood but involves modulation of neurotransmitter release and intracellular signaling. Because of its narrow therapeutic index, manufacture to pharmacopoeial (USP/EP) purity with tight control of particle size and impurities is essential.