Description

Alane-Dimethylethylamine Complex is a versatile and highly reactive organoaluminum reagent used as a selective reducing agent and hydride source in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to perform stereoselective reductions and act as a precursor to other aluminum hydride species under controlled conditions. This complex is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking efficient and specific synthetic pathways.

Application

• Selective Carbonyl Reduction: Used for the chemoselective reduction of aldehydes and ketones in the presence of other sensitive functional groups.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly for stereocontrolled steps.
• Polymerization Catalyst Component: Serves as a co-catalyst or activator in Ziegler-Natta and other olefin polymerization systems.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high-purity reduction steps.
• Hydroalumination Reactions: Acts as a source of "Al-H" for the hydroalumination of unsaturated bonds like alkenes and alkynes.
• Precursor to Other Aluminum Reagents: Used to generate other tailored aluminum hydride complexes for specific synthetic applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Alane-Dimethylethylamine Complex
CAS No.	124330-23-0
Molecular Formula	C4H14AlN
Molecular Weight	115.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum Hydride Dimethylethylamine Complex; AlH3•N(CH3)2(C2H5); Alane N,N-Dimethylethylamine Adduct; Alane-DMEA Complex; Dimethylethylamine Alane; (Dimethylethylamine)trihydroaluminum; AlH3•EtNMe2; Red-Al® Related Complex (Analog)
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Alane-Dimethylethylamine Complex is manufactured and tested under stringent quality management systems. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. While typically supplied as a technical or research grade, specifications can be aligned with customer-specific requirements for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place (recommended 2-8°C) under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid mass
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (AlH3 content)	Min. 95%
Solubility	Soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons, tetrahydrofuran

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