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Lithium aluminum hydride

Lithium aluminum hydride chemical structure
CAS Number16853-85-3
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight37.95 g/mol

What is Lithium aluminum hydride?

Lithium aluminum hydride is a chemical compound with CAS number 16853-85-3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Reactant involved in:
• Dehydrogenation studied with various catalysts1
• Regeneration of methoxysilanes via reduction2
• Transition metal electrophilic hydrogen activation via heterolytic cleavage3
• Formation of nickel hydrogenation catalysts4
• Hydrogen sorption5
• Electrodeposition of Al on W-Cu substrates6

Specifications

Linear Formula

LiAlH4

Molecular Weight

37.95 g/mol

Density

0.905 g/mL at 25 °C

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS05GHS05
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H260-H314

Precautionary Statements

P210-P223-P231 + P232-P261-P370 + P378-P422

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

125 °C (dec.)(lit.)

EC Number

240-877-9

WGK Germany

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