Lithium Aluminium Hydride/ 97%--Jiangxi Biochem Co., Ltd.

Product Description

Main Specifications

Product	Lithium aluminium deuteride	Manu. date	20190526
Quantity	500g	Packing	100g/tin
Standard of Test	Enterprise Standard	Batch No.	20190513
CAS No.	14128-54-2	H.S.Code	2850 0000.90
Test Results
Items Tested	Quality Specification	Test Results
Appearance	white or white grey powder	white grey powder
Size	20 mesh	20 mesh
Isotopic abundances	99.0% min	99.1%
Active Hydrogen content	98.0% MIN	98.15%
Conclusion: Conform Enterprise standards

Chemical & Physical Properties

Appearance: Grayish‑white to off‑white crystalline powder
Melting Point: 125 °C (decomposes)
Density: 0.97 g/cm³
Solubility: Reacts violently with water; soluble in ether solvents (e.g., THF, diethyl ether)
Decomposition Products: LiOH, Al(OH)₃, and H₂

Key Features & Benefits

Powerful Reducing Agent – reduces carbonyls, nitriles, epoxides
Essential in Pharmaceutical Synthesis – used for API production
High Reactivity for Industrial Applications – rapid and selective reductions
Hydrogen Source – for hydrogen storage and energy uses
Reliable & High Purity – multiple purities for lab/industrial scale

Industrial Applications

Organic Synthesis & Pharma

Reduction of aldehydes, ketones, esters, acids → alcohols
Reduction of nitriles & imines → amines
Hydride transfer in asymmetric synthesis

Energy & Hydrogen Storage

Hydrogen generation via water reaction
Battery and fuel cell research (hydrogen carrier)

Aerospace & Material Science

Advanced propellants & energetic materials
Metal hydride production & lightweight metal refining

Reactivity & Safety

⚠️ Highly Reactive & Flammable!

Water Sensitivity: Violent reaction → flammable H₂ (fire/explosion hazard)
Air Sensitivity: Spontaneous ignition in moist air; handle in dry inert atmosphere
Handling: Use anhydrous conditions, fume hood, protective gear; avoid moisture/oxidizers

Handling & Storage

Storage

Tightly sealed, moisture‑free containers under inert gas (Ar/N₂); cool, dry, well‑ventilated area away from oxidizers/water

PPE

Chemical‑resistant gloves, safety goggles, fire‑resistant clothing; use non‑sparking tools

First Aid & Fire

Inhalation: fresh air, medical help. Skin: brush off powder, rinse with water. Fire: Class D dry powder (do NOT use water/CO₂)

Packaging & Availability

1kg sealed moisture‑proof cylinder
Bulk packaging for industrial applications
Custom specifications of different complex solutions available upon request

Application

Lithium Aluminium Hydride (LiAlH₄), commonly known as LAH, is a powerful and widely used reducing agent in organic and inorganic chemistry. It appears as a grayish‑white to off‑white crystalline powder and is highly reactive, particularly with water, releasing hydrogen gas. Due to its strong reducing properties, LiAlH₄ is extensively applied in pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and high‑energy material production.