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Lithium aluminum hydride solution

2.3 M in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran

• Synonym(s): LAH, Lithium alanate, Lithium tetrahydroaluminate
• Linear Formula: LiAlH₄
• CAS Number: 16853-85-3
• Molecular Weight: 37.95
• MDL number: MFCD00011075
• UNSPSC Code: 26111700
• PubChem Substance ID: 329762044
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• form: liquid
• reaction suitability: reagent type: reductant
• greener alternative product characteristics: Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• concentration: 10 % (w/w); 2.3 M in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran
• density: 0.883 g/mL at 25 °C
• greener alternative category: , Aligned
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• SMILES string: [Li+].[AlH4-]
• InChI: 1S/Al.Li.4H/q-1;+1;;;;
• InChI key: OCZDCIYGECBNKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H260,H302,H314
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P231 + P232 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1A - Water-react 1
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH019
• 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