230200
Lithium borohydride solution
2.0 M in THF
Synonym(s):
Lithium boron hydride, Lithium hydroborate
About This Item
form
liquid
Quality Level
reaction suitability
reagent type: reductant
concentration
2.0 M in THF
density
0.896 g/mL at 25 °C
SMILES string
[Li+].[H][B-]([H])([H])[H]
InChI
1S/BH4.Li/h1H4;/q-1;+1
InChI key
UUKMSDRCXNLYOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
- Preparation of gallium, indium, rhenium and zinc tris(mercaptoimidazolyl)hydroborato complexes
- Mechano-chemical metathesis reactions
- Noncatalytic hydrolysis for hydrogen generation
- Growth of large gold monolayer protected-clusters
- Anion substitution reactions
- Dehydrogenation reactions
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3 - Water-react 1
Target Organs
Central nervous system, Respiratory system
Supplementary Hazards
Storage Class Code
4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
-0.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
-18 °C - closed cup
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Regulatory Information
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Why does Product 230200, Lithium Borohydride, need to be handled under nitrogen?
This product is moisture sensitive, reacting violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases.
Is the tetrahydrofuran (THF) used in Product 230200, Lithium Borohydride, stabilized?
The THF used in this product is stabilized with 0.025% butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT).
Is it necessary to refrigerate Product 230200, Lithium Borohydride?
We do recommend to refrigerate this product, since it may develop pressure at room temperature.
What types of reactions is Product 230200, Lithium Borohydride, used in?
It is reagent for reduction of compounds containing ketonic, aldehydic, or ester carbonyls and a nitrile group, where reduction of the carbonyl but not of the nitrile group is wanted.
Is Product 230200, Lithium Borohydride, an energy carrier?
Lithium borohydride is renowned for one of the highest energy density chemical energy carriers. By reacting with atmospheric oxygen, it liberates large amounts of heat.
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