Lithium Aluminum Hydride

LiAlH₄

IUPAC: Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate

CAS: 16853-85-3

अवलोकन

LiAlH4 (LAH) is one of the most powerful reducing agents in organic chemistry. It reduces esters, carboxylic acids, and amides that milder reagents cannot.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Lithium Li 1 6.9410
Aluminum Al 1 26.9820

मूलीय संरचना

उपयोग

  • Organic synthesis reducing agent
  • Hydrogen storage research

रोचक तथ्य

  • Can reduce almost any carbonyl compound, making it indispensable in organic synthesis

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Pyrophoric
  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Fire hazard

Structure

SMILES

[Li+].[AlH4-]

गुण

प्रकार
inorganic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
37.95 g/mol
घनत्व
0.9170 g/cm³
गलनांक
150.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
reacts

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
38.0288
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
0.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithium Aluminum Hydride?
Lithium Aluminum Hydride (LiAlH₄) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate.
What is the molecular weight of Lithium Aluminum Hydride?
Lithium Aluminum Hydride has a molar mass of 37.95 g/mol.
What state is Lithium Aluminum Hydride at room temperature?
Lithium Aluminum Hydride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lithium Aluminum Hydride organic or inorganic?
Lithium Aluminum Hydride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Lithium Aluminum Hydride?
Lithium Aluminum Hydride (LiAlH₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Lithium (Li), Aluminum (Al).