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Sigma-Aldrich

Lithium tris[(3-ethyl-3-pentyl)oxy]aluminohydride solution

0.5 M in THF

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
LiAl[OC(C2H5)3]3H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
380.51
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161700
PubChem Substance ID:

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

concentration

0.5 M in THF

density

0.904 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

[Li+].CCC(CC)(CC)O[AlH-](OC(CC)(CC)CC)OC(CC)(CC)CC

InChI

1S/3C7H15O.Al.Li.H/c3*1-4-7(8,5-2)6-3;;;/h3*4-6H2,1-3H3;;;/q3*-1;+2;+1;

InChI key

FXBRQZDWJRAIEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Reactant for:
  • Stereocontrolled synthesis of sterols
  • Reduction reactions (reducing agent)
  • Stereoselective reduction of a-keto esters
  • Reduction of Weinreb amides

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3 - Water-react 2

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Respiratory system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

1.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-17 °C - closed cup


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