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Lithium aluminum hydride solution

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2.3 M in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran

Synonym(s):

LAH, Lithium alanate, Lithium tetrahydroaluminate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
LiAlH4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
37.95
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
26111700
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

form

liquid

Quality Level

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

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Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention
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concentration

10 % (w/w)
2.3 M in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran

density

0.883 g/mL at 25 °C

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storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

[Li+].[AlH4-]

InChI

1S/Al.Li.4H/q-1;+1;;;;

InChI key

OCZDCIYGECBNKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product, 2.3 M in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran aligns with Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries, Use of Renewable Feedstocks and Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention. Click here for more information.

Application

Powerful reducing agent in greener solvent, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF).

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF): A Biomass-Derived Solvent with Broad Application in Organic Chemistry
Reactant or reagent for:
  • The preparation of thermoplastic polyester polyamides from oleic acid
  • Lithium-polymer batteries
  • Hydrodefluorination of gem-difluoromethylene derivatives
  • Asymmetric aldol reactions
  • Synthesis of Li-Al-N-H composites with hydrogen absorption / desorption properties

LAH is a powerful reducing agent for many different reduction reactions such as that of ketones to alcohols

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1A - Water-react 1

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

10.4 °F - closed cup - Solvent

Flash Point(C)

-12 °C - closed cup - Solvent

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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