Lithium chloride (CED0001342)

Lithium chloride (ClLi) is an inorganic compound with an average molecular weight of 42.39 g/mol. Lithium chloride belongs to the alkali metal chlorides, a subclass of alkali metal salts within the inorganic compounds. This substance is classified as a mixed metal/non-metal compound. In industrial applications, lithium chloride serves as a catalyst (PMC9656467), a Lewis acid (PMC7261366), a buffer (PMC4904733), and an additive (PMC6459872, PMC6469866). It is utilized in the production of polyamide plastics. Regarding biological activity, it is recorded as an inhibitor of the protein target Glycogen synthase kinase-3 alpha (GSK3A). The compound is found in or released from 19 recorded sources. These include electrical and electronic equipment, specifically antennas, amplifiers, communication cables or conductors, adjustable resistors, auxiliary devices, and 10 additional items. It is also associated with household cleaning and consumer products, such as pipe accessories, non electric simulated smoking devices, and tobacco product moisture control. Additionally, lithium chloride is linked to food, food processing and cookware, specifically the preparation of sparkling wine or wine.