Description

Sodium Diethyldihydroaluminate is a highly reactive organoaluminum compound used as a powerful reducing and hydride transfer agent. Its value lies in its ability to perform selective reductions and deprotonations under mild conditions, which is critical for synthesizing complex organic molecules and fine chemicals. This reagent is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise control over chemical transformations is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key reagent in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly for stereoselective reductions and the formation of carbon-aluminum bonds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where it acts as a selective reducing agent for carbonyl groups and other functional moieties.
• Polymer & Catalyst Chemistry: Serves as a co-catalyst or activator in Ziegler-Natta type polymerization systems and for the preparation of other organometallic catalysts.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances that require high-purity, controlled reduction steps.
• Hydrogen Storage & Battery Research: Investigated in advanced material science for its potential in hydrogen storage applications and as a component in novel electrolyte systems.
• Organic Synthesis (R&D): A versatile tool in academic and industrial research labs for the reduction of esters, ketones, and epoxides, and for hydroalumination reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Diethyldihydroaluminate
CAS No.	17836-88-3
Molecular Formula	C4H10AlNa
Molecular Weight	108.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Aluminum Hydride Diethyl Complex; Sodium Diethylaluminum Hydride; Sodium Diethylhydroaluminate; Diethylsodium Aluminohydride; (Diethylhydrido)aluminate(1-) Sodium; SAH Diethyl Complex; NaAlH2Et2
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Quality Control

Every batch of Sodium Diethyldihydroaluminate is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for critical synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, active hydride content, and solvent residues. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its properties as a highly volatile and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) compound, it must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat, moisture, and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Always handle under an inert atmosphere using appropriate techniques.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution or solid
Assay (as Active Hydride)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 97.0%
Solvent (Typical)	Toluene, Hexane, or THF
Concentration (Solution)	1.0 M in toluene (or as specified)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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