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Lithium hydride
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Lithium hydride is a powerful reducing agent and hydrogen source used primarily in organic synthesis and as a desiccant. It also serves as a raw material for producing lithium aluminum hydride and lithium amide, and as a nuclear shielding material. This chemical is identified by CAS number 7580-67-8 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Lithium hydride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035267
- CAS Number
- 7580-67-8
- IUPAC Name
- lithium hydride
- EC Number
- 231-484-3
- Exact Mass
- 8.0238
- SMILES
- [H-].[Li+]
- InChIKey
- SRTHRWZAMDZJOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/Li.H/q+1;-1
- PubChem CID
- 62714
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Odour
- Odorless
- Melting Point
- 688.7 °C
- Vapour Pressure
- 0 mmHg (approx)
Source: PubChem CID 62714 (HSDB, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH))
Frequently asked questions
What is Lithium hydride used for?
Lithium hydride is primarily used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, as a desiccant, and as a hydrogen source for portable hydrogen generators.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Lithium hydride?
The chemical formula for Lithium hydride is LiH, and it has a molecular weight of 7.95 g/mol.
How should Lithium hydride be stored?
Lithium hydride is highly reactive with water and moisture; it must be stored under an inert atmosphere, such as dry nitrogen or argon, in a cool, dry place.
What grade of Lithium hydride is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity grades and specifications available for your specific requirements.
Can Molekula supply Lithium hydride in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Lithium hydride in bulk quantities tailored to your industrial or research needs.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory and quality compliance.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.