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Lithium borohydride, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
$492.67 - $2106.59
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 16949-15-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | BH4Li |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 21.78 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011088 |
| InChI Key | UUKMSDRCXNLYOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Synonym | borate 1-, tetrahydro-, lithium, unii-8l87x4s4kp, boryllithium, lithium, boryl, lithium hydroborate, lithotab borohydride, bh4li, lithium 1+ ion boranuide, lithium borohydride 2.0 m in thf, borate 1-, tetrahydro-, lithium 1:1 |
| PubChem CID | 20722760 |
| IUPAC Name | lithium;boron(1-) |
| SMILES | [Li+].[BH4-] |
Description
Strong reducing agent. Used to reduce compounds containing ketones, aldehydes, ester carbonyls, acid chlorides, lactones, and epoxidesLithium borohydride is a versatile reducing agent for aldehydes, ketones, nitriles, primary amides, acid chlorides, lactones, epoxides, and esters. It is involved in the preparation of intercalation compounds and nanocomposites. It is used as a precursor for other borohydrides and acts as a catalyst in hydroboration reactions. It is known to be good reversible storage compound for anhydrous ammonia and hydrogen.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Strong reducing agent
- Used to reduce compounds containing ketones, aldehydes, ester carbonyls, acid chlorides, lactones, and epoxides
Chemical Identifiers
| 16949-15-8 | |
| 21.78 | |
| UUKMSDRCXNLYOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 20722760 | |
| [Li+].[BH4-] |
| BH4Li | |
| MFCD00011088 | |
| borate 1-, tetrahydro-, lithium, unii-8l87x4s4kp, boryllithium, lithium, boryl, lithium hydroborate, lithotab borohydride, bh4li, lithium 1+ ion boranuide, lithium borohydride 2.0 m in thf, borate 1-, tetrahydro-, lithium 1:1 | |
| lithium;boron(1-) |
Specifications
| ∼280°C (decomposition) | |
| White | |
| 10 g | |
| LiBH4 | |
| UN1413 | |
| borate 1-, tetrahydro-, lithium, unii-8l87x4s4kp, boryllithium, lithium, boryl, lithium hydroborate, lithotab borohydride, bh4li, lithium 1+ ion boranuide, lithium borohydride 2.0 m in thf, borate 1-, tetrahydro-, lithium 1:1 | |
| UUKMSDRCXNLYOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| lithium;boron(1-) | |
| 20722760 | |
| 95% | |
| Moisture sensitive | |
| Lithium borohydride |
| 16949-15-8 | |
| Powder | |
| BH4Li | |
| MFCD00011088 | |
| 14,5525 | |
| Soluble in ether,THF,and aliphatic aminesSoluble in ether,tetrahydrofuran,aliphatic amines and ethanol. | |
| [Li+].[BH4-] | |
| 21.78 | |
| 21.78 | |
| Odorless | |
| 0.66 g/mL |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H260-H301-H311-H331-H314-H318
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
P223-P231+P232-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H260-H301+H311+H331-H314-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 4.3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: LITHIUM BOROHYDRIDE
EINECSNumber : 241-021-7
RTECSNumber : ED2725000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only