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LITHIUM ALUMINUM HYDRIDE (LAH) 2.4M IN THF
CAS No. 16853–85–3
QS-PDS-006 Revision: 02
FMC PRODUCT CODE: 851-01
Product Names
Formula
Lithium Aluminum Hydride, LAH
LiAlH4
Appearance
Grey, slightly turbid solution
Application
Lithium aluminum hydride is a versatile reducing agent, with excellent solubility
in ethereal solvents. It is widely employed for reductions of aldehydes, ketones,
esters, amides and nitriles. For leading references, consult M. Fieser,
Reagents for Organic Synthesis, Vol. 14, 1989 John Wiley & Sons, p. 190.
Product Specification
Guaranteed*
2.4 +/- 0.2 M (10 wt.%)
Lithium Aluminum Hydride
*This product can be made to agreed upon customer specifications.
Solvent
Physical Properties
Solubility
Thermal Stability
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Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Molecular weight
Density @20°C
Contained lithium aluminum hydride
Boiling point
Pyrophoricity
Reacts with water or protic solvents to liberate hydrogen gas.
LAH solutions in THF, with exclusion of air and moisture, decompose at a rate
of ~0.06% per month at 20°C.
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0.905 g/mL (7.55 lb/gal)
90 g/L (0.76 lb/gal)
o
66 – 67 C (THF)
Non–pyrophoric
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LITHIUM ALUMINUM HYDRIDE (LAH) 2.4M IN THF
CAS No. 16853–85–3
FMC PRODUCT CODE: 851-01
Toxicity/Safety Data
Flammable liquid. Water reactive. In case of fire do not use water or carbon
dioxide. Corrosive to the eyes (may cause blindness), skin, mucous
membranes and upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of vapors may cause
dizziness, nausea, anesthesia, numbness, motor weakness in fingers and toes,
incoordination, and headache.
COMPLETE INFORMATION ON TOXICITY AND SAFETY IS CONTAINED IN
THE FMC MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) AVAILABLE FOR THIS
PRODUCT.
Handling/Storage/Disposal
Use in a closed system under argon or nitrogen. Do not get in eyes, on skin or
clothing. Do not breathe vapors or mist. Store in a cool place. Keep container
closed. Keep away from sources of ignition, water, air, acids and oxidizing
agents.
2500 – 20000 L
#5 – 420 L
125 mL, 500 mL and 1 L
Shipping Containers
Bulk containers
Cylinders
Glass bottles
Shipping Limitations
Shipments of LAH solutions are described as "LITHIUM ALUMINUM HYDRIDE,
ETHEREAL, 4.3 (3), UN1411, PG I." Shipments require "Dangerous When
Wet" and "Flammable” labels.
Post, Parcel
Sea
Road, Rail
Air
Not acceptable
Class 4.3 (3)
Class 4.3 (3)
1L max
(IMDG)
(DOT, RID/ADR)
Cargo aircraft only
For shipments within Europe, labeling for supply requirements are:
F
C
R&S Phrases
Highly Flammable
Corrosive
See Material Safety Data Sheet
Responsible Care® initiative dictates that all shipments of lithium chemicals
must be transported in a DOT-approved vehicle in a responsible manner (i.e.,
no flat bed trucks).
Additional Resources
Refer to the Organometallics and Reactive Specialty Organics Safe Handling
Guide.
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