General Characteristics Lithium Alminum Hydride (LAH) is a powerful reducing reagent with the specific formula of LiAlH4. LAH reduces not only ketones and aldehydes but also carboxylic acids and ...
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Borane Complexes (BH3・L)
General Characteristics Uncomplexed borane (BH3), which usually exists as diborane (B2H6), is difficult to handle since it is a toxic and pyrophoric gas. When complexed with THF or dimethylsulfide, ...