Lithium aluminium hydride
Also known as: Lithium aluminum hydride, LAH, Lithium tetrahydroaluminate, Lithium alanate, Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate, Lithium aluminohydride, Aluminate(1-), tetrahydro-, lithium, Aluminate(1-), tetrahydro-, lithium, (T-4)-, Lithium aluminum tetrahydride, Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(1-)
Lithium aluminium hydride (CAS 16853-85-3) is a compound in the Inorganic Chemicals category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula H4AlLi and a molecular weight of 37.954 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 125 °C (dec.)(lit.), a boiling point of 0°C, a density of 0.97 g/mL at 20 °C and a flash point of 37.2 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H260 and H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 16853-85-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-33663-0
- Molecular Formula
- H4AlLi
- Molecular Weight
- 37.954 g/mol
- Category
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 125 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 0°C |
| Density | 0.97 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 37.2 °C |
| Exact Mass | 38.028843 |
| LogP | 0.33750 |
| Additional Property | Reacts |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H260
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2850009090 |
|---|
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Lithium aluminium hydride?
The CAS number of Lithium aluminium hydride is 16853-85-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lithium aluminium hydride?
Lithium aluminium hydride has molecular formula H4AlLi and molecular weight 37.954 g/mol.
Is Lithium aluminium hydride hazardous?
Lithium aluminium hydride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H260; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Lithium aluminium hydride?
For Lithium aluminium hydride, Downstream Products: 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-methyl-2-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]thiazole, Tricyclohexyltin hydride, Diethylsilane.
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