Lithium Hydride (LiH) is often recognized in the energy sector for its hydrogen storage potential, but its versatility extends far beyond that.
When the geometry of a molecule determines the entire outcome of a synthesis, chemists turn to reagents that offer precision, not brute strength.
In modern organic synthesis, selectivity often determines whether a reaction sequence succeeds or fails.
When a synthesis demands precision but safety and controllability matter just as much as power, Lithium Borohydride often becomes the chemist’s preferred choice.
When a synthesis demands uncompromising reduction strength, chemists still reach for Lithium Aluminum Hydride.
You can store Calcium Hydride safely in 2025 by following three simple steps:Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as a flame-resistant lab coat, gloves, and goggles.Place the material in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from water and ignition sources.
Lithium hydride stands out in chemistry due to its simple formula, LiH. Scientists recognize its crystal lattice, which forms a strong cubic structure.
You can also use it to open epoxides and carry out chemical processes that other agents cannot handle. Its selectivity sets it apart from sodium borohydride, letting you choose the best method for your reducing needs.
You often find lithium aluminum hydride at the heart of organic synthesis because it acts as a powerful reducing agent. Its unmatched reactivity lets you convert carboxylic acid derivatives to primary alcohols, a transformation that sodium borohydride cannot achieve.
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Product Description
Lithium aluminum deuteride is a substance obtained by replacing hydrogen atoms in lithium aluminum hydride with deuterium. It is an isotope derivative of lithium aluminum hydride and is a commonly used deuterium source and reducing agent, with important applications in organic synthesis and catalytic reactions.
Molecular Formula | LiAID4 | |
CAS No. | 14128-54-2 | |
Appearance | Solid | White or almost white powder |
Purity | Solid | ≥98% |
Specification | Solid | 5g/can; 10g/listen; 50g/listen; 100g/listen; 1kg/listen |
Advantages And Characteristics
Lithium aluminum deuteride (LiAlD4) is an important deuterium resource compound with extensive applications in the fields of chemistry and energy. Lithium aluminum deuteride has strong reducibility, thermal stability, chemical reactivity, and abundant deuterium resources. Through these advantages, the application potential of lithium aluminum deuteride in different fields has been fully demonstrated, and provides an important foundation for related scientific research and technological innovation. The aluminum lithium deuteride produced by our company not only has excellent quality and low price, but also has high industry praise. Our company produces lithium aluminum deuteride with the most advanced technology and has undergone rigorous review and quality inspection processes, ensuring that every batch of lithium aluminum deuteride leaving the factory is of excellent quality. Looking forward to working with you.
Characteristics of lithium aluminum deuteride
1. Lithium aluminum deuteride has high thermal and chemical stability, and can be stored and operated at low temperatures. This makes lithium aluminum deuteride widely used in organic synthesis and catalytic reactions. However, due to its high reactivity, it needs to be stored and operated in an inert gas environment to avoid reacting with moisture and oxygen in the air. In addition, due to the high replacement cost of deuterium, aluminum lithium deuteride is also relatively expensive.
2. As a deuteride, aluminum lithium deuteride is an important deuterium source. Deuterium is an isotope of hydrogen, which has a higher mass than hydrogen and therefore has some special physical and chemical properties. Lithium aluminum deuteride can release deuterium gas for isotope labeling, isotope exchange, and other deuterium chemical reactions. It has important applications in the preparation of deuterated organic compounds, deuterated transition metals, and synthetic drugs, and can also meet the needs of different fields.
3. In addition, lithium aluminum deuteride is also a strong reducing agent. It can react with many functional groups, such as carbonyl compounds, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, etc., to achieve their reduction. This makes lithium aluminum deuteride a commonly used chemical reagent in organic synthesis. Although lithium aluminum deuteride has many beneficial applications, it also presents some challenges.
4. Lithium aluminum deuteride can react with oxides, halides, and other compounds to generate compounds with important application value. By regulating reaction conditions and ratios, the synthesis of reaction products can be controlled to meet the needs of different research and application fields. Due to its abundant deuterium resources and diverse chemical reactivity, lithium aluminum deuteride has extensive applications in fields such as chemical engineering, materials science, energy storage and conversion.
5. It can serve as a catalyst, reducing agent, medium for synthesis reactions, and hydrogen source, providing strong support for research and development in related fields.
Application Scenarios
1. Lithium aluminum deuteride can be used as a hydrogen source in organic synthetic chemistry and has important applications in drug synthesis.
In nuclear magnetic resonance technology, lithium aluminum deuteride can be used as a solvent component to provide a spectrum of deuterium.
3. Lithium aluminum deuteride can be used to prepare aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN) materials.
4. Lithium aluminum deuteride can also be used as a hydrogen oxidizer, oxidant, stabilizer, and deoxidizer.
Storage And Transportation Conditions
1. Storage precautions: Store in a cool and ventilated warehouse. The temperature of the warehouse should not exceed 37 ° C. It should be stored separately from oxidants and edible chemicals, and mixed storage should be avoided. Keep the container sealed. Keep away from sparks and heat sources. The warehouse must be equipped with lightning protection equipment. The exhaust system should be equipped with grounding devices for conducting and removing static electricity. Adopting explosion-proof lighting and ventilation settings. Prohibit the use of equipment and tools that are prone to sparks. The storage area should be equipped with emergency response equipment for leaks and suitable storage materials.
2. Transportation matters: Transport vehicles should be equipped with corresponding types and quantities of fire-fighting equipment and leakage emergency response equipment. It is strictly prohibited to mix and transport with oxidants, edible chemicals, etc. The exhaust pipe of the vehicle carrying this item must be equipped with a flame retardant device. When using tank trucks for transportation, there should be a grounding chain, and holes and partitions can be installed inside the tank to reduce vibration and generate static electricity. It is prohibited to use mechanical equipment and tools that are prone to sparks for loading and unloading. It is best to transport in the morning and evening in summer. During transportation, it is necessary to prevent exposure to sunlight, rain, and high temperatures. When stopping midway, one should stay away from sparks, heat sources, and high temperature areas. During road transportation, it is necessary to follow the prescribed route and not stay in residential or densely populated areas. It is prohibited to slide during railway transportation. It is strictly prohibited to transport in bulk using wooden or cement boats. Danger signs and notices should be posted on transportation vehicles according to relevant transportation requirements.