Lithium tri-tert-butoxyaluminum hydride, 94%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Lithium aluminum-tri-tert-butoxyhydride is used as a reducing agent. It is very useful in selective reductions of acyl halides, aldehydes, ketones, and esters, it is also used as an antimicrobial, cholesterol lowering agent, for ion-permeable synthetic membranes.

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

Specifications

• CAS: 17476-04-9
• Melting Point: ∼319°C (decomposition)
• Color: Gray to White
• Density: 1.03 g/mL
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: Li[(CH₃)₃CO]₃AlH
• MDL Number: MFCD00011532
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN1409
• Beilstein: 5796791
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Synonym: Lithium hydridotris(tert-butoxy)aluminate
• Solubility Information: Reacts with water.
• Formula Weight: 254.28
• Percent Purity: 94%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium tri-tert-butoxyaluminum hydride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Lithium tri-tert-butoxyaluminum hydride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable solid Category 1
• Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H228-Flammable solid.
• H261-In contact with water releases flammable gases.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
• P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

RUO – Research Use Only