Lithium aluminum hydride solution
ALDRICH/703508 - 2.3 M in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran
Synonym: LAH; Lithium alanate; Lithium tetrahydroaluminate
CAS Number: 16853-85-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): H4AlLi
Molecular Weight: 37.95
MDL Number: MFCD00011075
Linear Formula: LiAlH4
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 5—Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries. This product utilizes reduced volumes of auxiliary substances that are less hazardous.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 12—Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention. This product utilizes safer chemistry to minimize the potential for chemical accidents, including releases, explosions and fires.
| concentration | 10 % (w/w) |
| 2.3 M in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran | |
| density | 0.883 g/mL at 25 °C |
| form | liquid |
| greener alternative category |  , Aligned |
| 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 . |
| InChI | 1S/Al.Li.4H/q-1;+1;;;; |
| InChI key | OCZDCIYGECBNKL-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| reaction suitability | reagent type: reductant |
| SMILES string | [Li+].[AlH4-] |
| storage temp. | 2-30°C |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| 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  |
| Application: | 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 |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 100, 800 mL in Sure/Seal™ |
| Symbol |    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 Codes | F,C |
| Risk Statements | 11-15-19-35 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26-36/37/39-43-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 3399BC 4.3(3) / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 10.4 °F - closed cup - Solv |
| Flash Point(C) | -12 °C - closed cup - Solve |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH019 |
| Density | 0.883 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Storage Temp. | 2-30°C |
| UNSPSC | 26111700 |