General description
Diisobutylaluminum hydride is commonly used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis.
Application
Diisobutylaluminum hydride can be used in the following protocols:
- As a promotor of Tishchenko reaction of aldehydes.
- Conversion of benzylidene acetals of 1,2-and 1,3-glycols to the corresponding monobenzyl ethers of the glycols.
- To generate a novel chiral reducing agent based on (S)-proline for the asymmetric reduction of prochiral ketones.
Packaging
Supplied in a Sure/Pac™ cylinder and has a 1/4-turn bronze ball valve with a female 1/4" NPT outlet thread (Z122661) installed. Before using the cylinder, ensure that the valve is closed, then remove carbon steel plug that seals the outlet valve.
Compatible with the following:
- Aldrich® Sure/Pac™ station for liquefied gases Z566446
- PTFE Sealing tape Z104388 or Z221880
- Straight septum-inlet adapter Z118141 with septa Z565687 or Z565695.
Legal Information
Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Sure/Pac is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
- UPC:
- 51171524
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 256811-100G