Aluminum borohydride
Agent Name
Aluminum borohydride
CAS Number
16962-07-5
Formula
Al.3B-H4
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Aluminum hydroborate; Aluminum tetrahydroborate; Tetrahydroborate(1-) aluminum (3:1); Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, aluminum; Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, aluminum (3:1); Aluminum borohydride or aluminum borohydride in devices; [ChemIDplus] Borohidruro de aluminio (Spanish DOT); Borohidruro de aluminio, en dispositivos (Spanish DOT); Borohydrure d'aluminium (French DOT); Borohydrure d'aluminium contenu dans des engins (French DOT); [CAMEO] UN2870
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reducing agent, rocket fuel, and to make borohydrides of other metals; [Merck Index]
Comments
Ignites in air; Reacts vigorously with water evolving hydrogen; Slowly decomposes at room temperature releasing hydrogen; [Merck Index] Pyrophoric; Reacts with air and water; A strong reducing agent; Causes burns; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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