Lithium aluminum hydride, 15% solution in toluene/THF, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Reduction reagent

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 16853-85-3, 108-88-3, 109-99-9
• Molecular Formula: AlH4Li
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 37.95
• MDL Number: MFCD00011075
• InChI Key: OCZDCIYGECBNKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: lithium aluminum hydride, aluminum lithium hydride, lithiumaluminiumhydride, aluminum iii lithium hydride, lithium alanate, lithium aluminum tetrahydride, lithiumaluminiumhydrid, litiumaluminum hydride, lithim aluminum hydride
• PubChem CID: 21226445
• IUPAC Name: lithium(1+) alumanuide
• SMILES: [Li+].[AlH4-]

• Color: Turbid solution
• Linear Formula: LiAlH₄
• Concentration: ca 15%, exact strength on the certificate of analysis
• Density: 0.8900g/mL
• Formula Weight: 37.95
• Packaging: AcroSeal™ Glass bottle
• Specific Gravity: 0.89
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Flash Point: −20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium Aluminum hydride, 15% solution in toluene/THF

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause respiratory irritation. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. May form explosive peroxides. Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

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