Diethylaluminum hydride
Agent Name
Diethylaluminum hydride
CAS Number
871-27-2
Formula
C4-H11-Al
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Aluminum, diethylhydro-; Diethylhydridoaluminium; [ChemIDplus] UN3394
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Trimethylaluminum."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometalliic substance, liquid, pyrophoric, water-reactive."
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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