Lithium Deuteride
LiD
Lithium Deuteride (CAS 13587-16-1) is a binary metal deuteride with molecular formula LiD. It is supplied as a powder.
It is used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis. It enables high-degree deuterium incorporation for example in deuterated drug synthesis.
Lithium Deuteride reacts readily with moisture and air and should be handled under dry, inert conditions. Consult the SDS and site-specific procedures for compatible materials, fire response, and storage.
Applications
Deuteriated reducing agent, high density hydrogen source.
Specifications
- LiH - min. 97%
Handling Instructions
Lithium Deuteride should be handled under inert gas atmosphere. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes as well as inhalation. In use may form flammable/explosive dust-air mixtures. Lithium Deuteride decomposes in contact with humidity. Pay also attention to the Safety Data Sheet.
Storage Instructions
Lithium Deuteride should be stored in tightly closed containers under exclusion of humidity at gentle temperatures. Keep away from heat, sparks and fire. When stored according to SDS and under exclusion of air and humidity, the material is fairly stable. We still recommend to retest the material 6 months after date of analysis if included on CoA. If not included, use the date of manufacturing for the calculation. Pay also attention to the Safety Data Sheet.
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