Description

Hydrogen(-1) Anion CAS NO 13966-92-2, commonly known as hydride, is a powerful reducing agent and strong base. This highly reactive species is critical for a wide range of synthetic transformations and industrial processes. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise and potent reagents for deprotonation, reduction, and nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: As a key reagent for deprotonation and the generation of carbanions in complex molecule assembly.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring controlled reduction steps.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Used in the preparation of initiators and catalysts for polymerization and in the synthesis of novel inorganic materials.
• Hydrogen Storage Research: Investigated as a fundamental component in chemical hydride systems for energy storage applications.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile base and nucleophile in a multitude of reactions, including Wittig, Grignard-type, and condensation reactions.
• Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the preparation and modification of metal catalysts and organometallic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydrogen(-1) Anion
CAS No.	13966-92-2
Molecular Formula	H⁻
Molecular Weight	1.008 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydride; Hydride anion; Hydrogen anion; Hydride ion; H(-); Hydrid; Hydro (as hydride); Protide (less common)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hydrogen(-1) Anion products and their precursor/salt forms are manufactured under stringent quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for your specific application. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and other critical parameters are available upon request, supporting compliance in regulated environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly reactive and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen). As it is also highly volatile and reacts as a strong base, storage areas must be cool, dry, and well-ventilated, separate from acids and oxidizing agents. Specific temperature and handling instructions are provided on the material's technical data sheet.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (Solution/Salt Form)	Colorless to pale yellow solution / White to off-white solid
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0% - 99.9% (Grade Dependent)
Impurities (Metal ions by ICP)	< 100 ppm (Total)
Solvent/Matrix Content	As specified per product grade

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.