| Linear Formula |
LiAlH4 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) |
37.95 |
| Color |
Gray |
| Physical Form |
Turbid Solution |
| Chemical Name or Material |
Lithium Aluminum hydride |
| SMILES |
[Li+].[AlH4-] |
| Merck Index |
15, 344 |
| InChI Key |
OCZDCIYGECBNKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Density |
0.9000g/mL |
| PubChem CID |
21226445 |
| Percent Purity |
3.9 to 4.5% (as LiAlH4) |
| Fieser |
01,581; 02,242; 03,176; 04,291; 05,382; 06,325; 07,196; 08,286; 09,274; 10,236; 11,289; 12,272; 13,61; 14,190; 15,184; 16,133; 17,162 |
| CAS |
109-99-9 |
| Health Hazard 3 |
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 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. |
| MDL Number |
MFCD00011075 |
| Health Hazard 2 |
GHS H Statement May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. May form explosive peroxides. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
| Flash Point |
−17°C |
| Solubility Information |
Solubility in water: vigorous reaction. |
| Health Hazard 1 |
Danger |
| Synonym |
lithium aluminum hydride,lithium aluminum hydride,aluminum lithium hydride,lithiumaluminiumhydride,aluminum iii lithium hydride,lithium alanate,lithium aluminum tetrahydride,lithiumaluminiumhydrid,litiumaluminum hydride,lithim aluminum hydride |
| IUPAC Name |
lithium(1+) alumanuide |
| Molecular Formula |
AlH4Li |
| Formula Weight |
37.95 |
| Specific Gravity |
0.9 |