Lithium aluminum hydride, 4.0M solution in diethyl ether, AcroSeal™, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10359372	Thermo Scientific Acros 199511000	100 mL	AcroSeal™ Glass bottle
10575843	Thermo Scientific Acros 199518000	800 mL	AcroSeal™ Glass Bottle

Description

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

Reduction reagent

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium Aluminum hydride
• Name Note: 4.0M Solution in Diethyl Ether
• Molecular Formula: AlH4Li
• MDL Number: MFCD00011075
• Density: 0.7100g/mL
• Synonym: lithium aluminum hydride, aluminum lithium hydride, lithiumaluminiumhydride, aluminum iii lithium hydride, lithium alanate, lithium aluminum tetrahydride, lithiumaluminiumhydrid, litiumaluminum hydride, lithim aluminum hydride
• InChI Key: OCZDCIYGECBNKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: lithium(1+) alumanuide
• PubChem CID: 21226445
• Percent Purity: 18.0 to 22.0% (as LiAlH4)
• Flash Point: −017°C

• Color: Colorless
• CAS: 16853-85-3, 60-29-7
• Linear Formula: LiAIH₄
• Fieser: 01,581; 02,242; 03,176; 04,291; 05,382; 06,325; 07,196; 08,286; 09,274; 10,236; 11,289; 12,272; 13,61; 14,190; 15,184; 16,133; 17,162
• Merck Index: 15, 344
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: vigorous reaction.
• SMILES: [Li+].[AlH4-]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 37.95
• Formula Weight: 37.95
• Specific Gravity: 0.71
• Physical Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. May form explosive peroxides. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

GHS P Statement
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

Danger

Recommended Storage : Product may develop some turbidity or precipitate

Product Identifier

• Lithium aluminium hydride, 4.0M solution in diethyl ether

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
• H224-Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
• EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P223-Do not allow contact with water.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• 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/.

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