Lithium aluminum deuteride
Agent Name
Lithium aluminum deuteride
CAS Number
14128-54-2
Formula
Al-D4.Li
Major Category
Metals
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."
Biomedical References
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
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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