Sigma-Aldrich Lithium aluminum hydride, powder, reagent grade, 95%

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Lithium Aluminum Hydride (LiAlH₄), with a purity of 95%, is a highly reactive reducing agent widely used in organic synthesis. This reagent is especially effective in reducing esters, carboxylic acids, acyl chlorides, aldehydes, epoxides, and ketones to the corresponding alcohols. In addition, it can reduce amide, nitro, nitrile, imine, oxime, and azide compounds to amines, making it an essential tool in many synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical applications.

LiAlH₄ is a key component in hydrogen storage technologies due to its high gravimetric and volumetric hydrogen densities. It can also be used in the preparation of reduced graphene oxide (rGO), expanding its utility in nanotechnology and material science.

This product is sold in various packaging sizes (10 g, 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg) to meet the needs of different laboratory scales and processes.

Key Features:

1. High Purity:
   • 95% assay ensures consistent quality for sensitive applications, especially in organic chemistry and hydrogen storage.
2. Effective Reducing Agent:
   • Used in reduction reactions to convert a wide range of organic compounds into their respective alcohols and amines, making it an essential reagent in synthetic chemistry.
3. Greener Alternative Product:
   • LiAlH₄ is designed for energy efficiency and adheres to the Principles of Green Chemistry, offering a greener alternative to other chemical reagents.
4. Hydrogen Storage:
   • This reagent has significant potential for hydrogen storage applications, owing to its high hydrogen density and relevance in sustainable energy solutions.
5. Versatile Application:
   • Used across multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, chemical synthesis, and material science.

Applications:

1. Organic Synthesis:
   • Widely used for reducing esters, carboxylic acids, acyl chlorides, and other carbonyl compounds into alcohols and amines.
2. Nanotechnology:
   • Involved in the preparation of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) for applications in nanoelectronics and energy storage.
3. Hydrogen Storage:
   • LiAlH₄ is a promising candidate for hydrogen storage due to its high gravimetric hydrogen density.
4. Pharmaceuticals:
   • Used in the synthesis of drug intermediates, particularly for the preparation of amines.
5. Material Science:
   • As a reducing agent, it is useful in the synthesis of novel materials and polymers with specific chemical properties.

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Storage:

• Store at ambient temperature in a cool, dry place to maintain stability and integrity.

Sigma-Aldrich Lithium Aluminum Hydride (LiAlH₄) is a versatile, high-purity reducing agent used in organic synthesis, hydrogen storage, and nanotechnology applications. With its 95% assay and green chemistry features, it is a reliable reagent for laboratories, chemical manufacturers, and pharmaceutical developers.