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Lithium aluminum hydride solution (CAS 16853-85-3)

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Application:
Lithium aluminum hydride solution is a reducing reagent
CAS Number:
16853-85-3
Molecular Weight:
37.95
Molecular Formula:
LiAlH4
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
Available in US only.
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Lithium aluminum hydride solution is a powerful reducing agent may be used in organic synthesis. It functions by donating hydride ions to various organic compounds, leading to the reduction of functional groups such as carbonyl, carboxylic acids, and esters. Lithium aluminum hydride′s mechanism of action involves the transfer of hydride ions to the electrophilic carbon of the targeted functional group, resulting in the formation of alcohols or hydrocarbons. The hydride ions from the solution act as nucleophiles, attacking the electrophilic carbon and initiating the reduction reaction. This process is highly effective in the synthesis of a wide range of organic compounds, making lithium aluminum hydride a useful tool in research and development applications. Its ability to selectively reduce specific functional groups without affecting others makes it useful in the production of various organic molecules.


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Lithium aluminum hydride solution, 100 ml

sc-228414
100 ml
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Lithium aluminum hydride solution, 1 L

sc-228414A
1 L
$520.00
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