Molekula
Lithium borohydride
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Lithium borohydride is a reducing agent used in organic synthesis and hydrogen storage research. It is a white crystalline solid with the molecular formula LiBH4, a molecular weight of 21.78 g/mol, and is stable at ambient temperatures. It is classified as dangerous due to its reactivity with moisture and air. Molekula supplies lithium borohydride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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5 g — £77.60 per pack ex VAT · £93.12 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or white to grey powder |
| Purity | ≥96% |
| Active hydrogen content | ≥96% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | -17 °C |
| Transport Class | 4.3 |
| Packing Group | I |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90004881 |
| CAS Number | 16949-15-8 |
| IUPAC Name | lithium boranuide |
| Molecular Formula | LiBH4 |
| Molecular Weight | 21.78 |
| Exact Mass | 22.0566 |
| SMILES | [Li+].[BH4-] |
| InChIKey | UUKMSDRCXNLYOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/BH4.Li/h1H4;/q-1;+1 |
| PubChem CID | 4148881 |
| UN Number | UN1413 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 28500020 |
| Tariff Code | 2850002090 |
Safety & GHS
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Flammable
GHS02
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
Hazard statements
- EUH014 Reacts violently with water
- H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
- H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire
- P231+232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- LiBH4
- lithium boranuide
- Lithium borohydride solution
- Lithium boron hydride
- Lithium hydroborate
- LITHIUM HYDROBORATE (LIBH4)
- Lithium tetrahydridoborate
- Lithium tetrahydroborate
- UUKMSDRCXNLYOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Frequently asked questions
What is lithium borohydride used for?
Lithium borohydride is primarily used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, particularly for the reduction of carbonyl compounds and other functional groups.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of lithium borohydride?
The chemical formula is LiBH4, and the molecular weight is 21.78 g/mol.
How should lithium borohydride be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and air to prevent degradation.
What grade of lithium borohydride does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies lithium borohydride in high-purity grade suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply lithium borohydride in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply lithium borohydride in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of lithium borohydride?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with GHS standards.
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