Product Details
- Manufacturer
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- SKU
- 10667114
About this product
Diisobutylaluminium hydride, 1.2M (20 wt%).
Description:
Diisobutylaluminium hydride (DIBAL-H), 1.2M (20 wt%) is a powerful reducing agent commonly used in organic synthesis. It is particularly effective in reducing esters, nitriles, and carboxylic acids to their corresponding alcohols or aldehydes.
Key Features
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High Reactivity – Strong reducing properties for selective transformations.
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Molecular Formula – C₈H₁₈Al.
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Density – 0.848 g/mL.
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Boiling Point – 110°C.
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Solubility – Reacts violently with water; miscible with hydrocarbons.
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Packaging – Typically stored in AcroSeal™ glass bottles for stability.
Common Uses
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Organic Synthesis – Converts esters and nitriles into aldehydes.
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Pharmaceutical Research – Used in drug development and fine chemical production.
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Polymer Chemistry – Acts as a catalyst in polymerization reactions.
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Industrial Applications – Applied in specialized reduction processes.
Catalog Number:10667114
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