Lithium Borohydride/ 98.5%--Jiangxi Biochem Co., Ltd.

Product Description

Main Specifications

Product	Lithium borohydride	Date	2025-12-18
Quantity	720kg	Packing	20kg/drum
Standard of Test	Enterprise Standard	Batch No.	LBH202512003
Mfg date	2025-12-09	Retest date	2026-06-08
Test Results
Items Tested	Quality Specification	Results
Appearance	White or white to grey crystalline powder	White crystalline powder
Purity	98.5% min	98.75% min
Active Hydrogen content	98.0% min	98.1%
Residual solvent (THF)	0.5% max	0.13%
Conclusion: Conform Enterprise standards

Chemical & Physical Properties

Appearance: White crystalline powder
Melting Point: ~280 °C (Decomposes)
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Density: ~0.67 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in ethers such as THF; reacts with water (H₂)
Stability: Stable under dry, inert conditions

Key Features & Benefits

Powerful Reducing Agent – highly efficient for organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals
Hydrogen-Rich Compound – high gravimetric hydrogen density for energy storage
Selective Reduction Ability – converts esters, amides, nitriles to alcohols and amines
Anhydrous & High-Purity Grades – suitable for moisture‑sensitive reactions

Industrial & Laboratory Applications

Organic & Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Reduction of esters, ketones, aldehydes → alcohols
Amine and borane complex formation
Selective hydrogenation (nitriles, imines → primary amines)

Energy Storage & Fuel Cell

High hydrogen content (~18.4 wt%) for fuel applications
Thermal decomposition → H₂ release

Battery & Electrochemical

Ionic conductor for solid‑state batteries
Electrolyte component in high‑energy cells

Handling & Safety

⚠️ Highly Reactive & Moisture‑Sensitive!

Water Sensitivity: Reacts with water → flammable H₂ gas
Air Sensitivity: Decomposes upon moisture exposure → LiOH + borates
Handling: Store/handle under anhydrous conditions; use dry inert atmosphere (glovebox/Schlenk); avoid moisture

Storage & Packaging

Storage

Sealed containers under dry Ar/N₂; cool, moisture‑free environment away from ignition sources

PPE

Chemical‑resistant gloves, safety goggles, flame‑resistant lab coats; use well‑ventilated area

Available Packaging

1kg sealed moisture‑proof cylinder; custom purity levels for research/industrial

Application

Lithium Borohydride (LiBH₄) is a white crystalline solid known for its strong reducing properties and high hydrogen storage capacity. It is widely used in organic synthesis, fuel cell technology, and battery research. As a powerful reducing agent, LiBH₄ is employed in the selective reduction of carbonyl compounds, esters, and imines. Additionally, its exceptional hydrogen content makes it a promising material for hydrogen storage applications in energy sectors.