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Linear Formula:
LiAlH[OC(CH3)3]3
CAS Number:
17476-04-9
Molecular Weight:
254.27
Beilstein:
5796791
MDL number:
MFCD00011532
UNSPSC Code:
12352000
PubChem Substance ID:
24854332
NACRES:
NA.22
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form

liquid

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

concentration

1.0 M in THF

density

0.904 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

[Li+].CC(C)(C)O[AlH-](OC(C)(C)C)OC(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/3C4H9O.Al.Li.H/c3*1-4(2,3)5;;;/h3*1-3H3;;;/q3*-1;+2;+1;

InChI key

BYBIDFZFKATBFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Lithium tri-tert-butoxyaluminum hydride is a mild reducing agent mainly used for the selective reduction of ketones.

Application

  • Reducing agent

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3 - Water-react 1

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Supplementary Hazards

EUH014,EUH019

Storage Class Code

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

1.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-17 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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SHBR1557
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SHBN6847
SHBL7995
SHBH2583V

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