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Linear Formula:
LiAlH[OC(CH3)3]3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
254.27
Beilstein:
5796791
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352000
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level

Assay

97%

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

mp

300-319 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

[H][Al]([Li])(OC(C)(C)C)(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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Application

  • Reducing agent
Lithium tri-tert-butoxyaluminum hydride (LTBA) is a stable, mild reducing agent that is used to selectively reduce aldehydes and ketones in the presence of esters. It can also be used to reduce imidoyl chlorides to aldimines and aromatic disulfides to the corresponding thiols.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Water-react 1

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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