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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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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Lithium aluminum hydride solution, 100 ml | sc-228414 | 100 ml | $89.00 | |||
| US: Only available in the US | ||||||
Lithium aluminum hydride solution, 1 L | sc-228414A | 1 L | $520.00 | |||
| US: Only available in the US | ||||||