Lithium aluminum deuteride

Agent Name
Lithium aluminum deuteride
CAS Number
14128-54-2
Formula
Al-D4.Li
Major Category
Metals
Lithium aluminum deuteride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Lithium tetradeuteridoaluminate; [ChemIDplus] Deuterated LAH; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Deuterated lithium aluminum hydride; UN1410
Category
Metal Hydrides
Description
Grey powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Reacts violently with water evolving flammable gases that may spontaneously ignite; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Toxic by ingestion; Targets the kidney, liver, and CNS; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Lithium aluminum hydride." See "Deuterium."
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Lithium aluminum hydride."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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