Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH₄; LAH): A hydride source used primarily for reduction of carbonyl compounds.

Molecular structure of lithium aluminum hydride.


Lithium aluminum hydride reduces a ketone to a secondary alcohol.


Lithium aluminum hydride reduces an ester to two alcohols.


Lithium aluminum hydride reduces a tertiary amide to a tertiary amine.