Description

Lithium Borohydride is a powerful and versatile inorganic reducing agent with the formula LiBH₄. Its high hydrogen content and reactivity make it a critical reagent for selective reductions in complex organic synthesis and materials processing. This compound is essential for industries requiring precise and efficient hydrogenation or hydride transfer reactions, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, fine chemical production, and advanced battery material research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key reagent for the selective reduction of carbonyl groups, esters, and epoxides in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, fragrances, and agrochemical intermediates where controlled reduction is required.
• Hydrogen Storage Material: Investigated as a solid-state hydrogen carrier and a component in complex hydride systems for energy storage applications.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Employed as a reducing agent and catalyst precursor in the preparation of novel polymeric materials and inorganic nanoparticles.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized for dehalogenation, reductive amination, and other transformations in laboratory and pilot-scale organic chemistry.
• Battery Electrolyte Additive: Explored as an additive in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve SEI (Solid Electrolyte Interphase) formation and cycle life.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Borohydride
CAS No.	16949-15-8
Molecular Formula	LiBH₄
Molecular Weight	21.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Tetrahydroborate; Lithium Boranate; LBH; LiBH4; Tetrahydroborate Lithium Salt; Lithium(I) Tetrahydroborate(1-); Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, lithium (1:1)
EINECS	241-021-3

Quality Control

Our Lithium Borohydride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize decomposition and maintain optimal stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiBH₄)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Insolubles in Ether	≤ 0.1%

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