Description

Dibutylhydroaluminium is a highly reactive organoaluminium compound, widely recognized for its utility as a powerful reducing agent and catalyst in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate key transformations, such as hydroalumination and selective reductions, under mild conditions. This makes it an essential reagent for R&D chemists and production units in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced material manufacturing sectors.

Application

• Catalyst and Co-catalyst in polymerization reactions for olefins and dienes.
• Selective Reducing Agent for carbonyl groups, halides, and other functional groups in complex molecule synthesis.
• Hydroalumination Reagent for the conversion of alkenes and alkynes to organoaluminium intermediates.
• Precursor Material in the synthesis of other organometallic compounds and catalysts.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Research & Development tool in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibutylhydroaluminium
CAS No.	871-89-6
Molecular Formula	C8H19Al
Molecular Weight	142.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibutylaluminium Hydride; Di-n-butylaluminium Hydride; DIBAL-H (solution); Aluminium, Dibutylhydro-; Hydrodibutylaluminium; Dibutylalane; 871-89-6; DBAL-H
EINECS	212-804-6

Quality Control

Our Dibutylhydroaluminium is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including titration and gas chromatography. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is highly volatile and easily oxidized; it must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep away from moisture, strong acids, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Density (at 20°C)	~0.78 g/mL

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