Lithium aluminum Hydride, 2.4M Solution in THF, AcroSeal™, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10508653	Thermo Scientific Acros 377321000	100 mL	AcroSeal™ Glass bottle
10621045	Thermo Scientific Acros 377328000	800 mL	AcroSeal™ Glass Bottle

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Reduction reagent

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium Aluminum hydride
• Name Note: 2.4M Solution in THF
• Molecular Formula: AlH4Li
• MDL Number: MFCD00011075
• Concentration: 9.5 to 10.5% (as LiAlH4)
• Merck Index: 15, 344
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: vigorous reaction.
• SMILES: [Li+].[AlH4-]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 37.95
• Formula Weight: 37.95
• Specific Gravity: 0.9
• Physical Form: Viscous Liquid

• Color: Yellow
• CAS: 16853-85-3, 109-99-9
• Linear Formula: LiAlH₄
• UN Number: 1411
• Density: 0.9000g/mL
• Synonym: lithium aluminum hydride, aluminum lithium hydride, lithiumaluminiumhydride, aluminum iii lithium hydride, lithium alanate, lithium aluminum tetrahydride, lithiumaluminiumhydrid, litiumaluminum hydride, lithim aluminum hydride
• InChI Key: OCZDCIYGECBNKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: lithium(1+) alumanuide
• PubChem CID: 21226445
• Percent Purity: 9.2 to 10.5% (as LiAlH4)
• Flash Point: −17°C

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May form explosive peroxides. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

GHS P Statement
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Danger

Product Identifier

• Lithium aluminium hydride, 2.4M solution in THF

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P231+P232-Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

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