Description

Aluminum Borohydride is a powerful and versatile inorganic reducing agent with the CAS number 16962-07-5. This compound is highly valued in advanced materials synthesis and organic chemistry for its exceptional reducing power and ability to donate hydride ions. It is a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and specialty materials sectors who require precise and efficient reduction reactions under controlled conditions.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: As a potent reducing agent for the selective reduction of carbonyl groups, nitriles, and epoxides in complex organic molecule synthesis.
• Hydrogen Storage: Investigated as a potential solid-state hydrogen storage material due to its high hydrogen content by weight.
• Catalyst Preparation: Used in the preparation of metal catalysts and nanoparticles via reduction of metal salts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a reducing agent and catalyst in specific polymerization reactions and polymer modification processes.
• Rocket Propellant: Studied for use as a high-energy additive in solid and liquid rocket propellant formulations.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Utilized in the deposition of thin metal films and in the production of specialized electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Borohydride
CAS No.	16962-07-5
Molecular Formula	Al(BH₄)₃
Molecular Weight	71.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum Tetrahydroborate; Aluminum(III) Borohydride; Aluminum Boranate; Aluminium Borohydride; Triborohydridoaluminum; Al(BH4)3
EINECS	241-026-5

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Borohydride is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated research and development environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Al(BH₄)₃)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility (in selected solvents)	Conforms
Volatile Matter	≤ 2.0%

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