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Product Name: Lithium Aluminum Hydride

Formula: LiAlH4

Synonyms: LAH;LAH, Lithium alanate, Aluminium lithium hydride;Lithium alanate;Lithium aluminium hydride;Lithium tetrahydroaluminate

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H260:Substances And Mixtures Which, In Contact With Water,Emit Flammable Gases H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P223:Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P231+P232:Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	6

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Description

Lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4) is an effective reducing agent that can be used in chemical synthesis to reduce esters, carboxylic acids, acyl chlorides, aldehydes, epoxides, and ketones into the corresponding alcohols. In addition, amide, nitro, nitrile, imine, oxime, and azide compounds are converted into amines. LiAlH4 is also a promising substance for hydrogen storage applications.