[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you give me a brief overview of this molecule? [Li+1].[N+1][=Branch1][C][=O][Branch1][C][O-1][O-1]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a nitrate of lithium. It is an oxidizing agent used in the manufacture of red-colored fireworks and flares. Nitrite is a toxic compound known to cause methemoglobinemia. (L1137,  L1630)"}]