Description

Lithium Aluminum Hexahydride is a powerful and versatile reducing agent, known for its high hydride content and reactivity. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate complex reduction reactions in organic synthesis that are difficult to achieve with other reagents. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Selective Reduction Agent in complex organic synthesis for pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Hydrogen Storage Material precursor and component in advanced energy research.
• Polymerization Catalyst and co-catalyst in the production of specialty polymers and elastomers.
• Precursor for Lithium-Aluminum Alloys used in high-performance metallurgy and battery technology.
• Laboratory Reagent for stoichiometric and catalytic reduction of carbonyls, imines, and other functional groups.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) source for depositing aluminum-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Aluminum Hexahydride
CAS No.	16941-14-3
Molecular Formula	LiAlH6 or Li3AlH6
Molecular Weight	53.95 g/mol (for LiAlH6 unit)
Synonyms	Lithium Hexahydroaluminate; Lithium Aluminium Hexahydride; Lithium Alanate Hexahydride; LiAlH6; Lithium Trihydridoaluminate Hydrate; Tris(lithium) hexahydroaluminate
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Aluminum Hexahydride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, moisture content, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to grayish powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiAlH6)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in ethers, tetrahydrofuran (THF)

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