Lithium aluminum hydride, 1M solution in THF, AcroSeal™, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number	Mfr. No.	Quantity	Packaging
AC199491000	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 199491000	100 mL	AcroSeal™ Glass bottle
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AC199498000	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 199498000	800 mL	AcroSeal™ Glass Bottle
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Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals 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 Chemicals.

Reduction reagent

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium Aluminum hydride
• CAS: 16853-85-3, 109-99-9
• Linear Formula: 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
• Merck Index: 15, 344
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: vigorous reaction.
• SMILES: [Li+].[AlH4-]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 37.95
• Formula Weight: 37.95
• Specific Gravity: 0.9
• Physical Form: Turbid Solution

• Color: Gray
• Molecular Formula: AlH4Li
• MDL Number: MFCD00011075
• Density: 0.9000g/mL
• Synonym: lithium aluminum hydride, aluminum lithium hydride, lithiumaluminiumhydride, aluminum iii lithium hydride, lithium alanate, lithium aluminum tetrahydride, lithiumaluminiumhydrid, litiumaluminum hydride, lithim aluminum hydride
• InChI Key: OCZDCIYGECBNKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: aluminum;lithium;hydride
• PubChem CID: 21226445
• Percent Purity: 3.9 to 4.5% (as LiAlH4)
• Flash Point: −17°C

Safety and Handling

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.

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.

Danger

RUO – Research Use Only