Description

Diisobutylaluminum Chloride (DIBAL) is a chemical compound with the formula (C4H9)2AlCl. It is an organoaluminum compound that is commonly used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis. DIBAL is a colorless liquid that is highly reactive and pyrophoric, meaning it can spontaneously ignite in air. It is primarily used to selectively reduce esters to aldehydes and alcohols, and can also be used to reduce other functional groups such as nitriles and imines. DIBAL is a powerful reducing agent and its reactivity can be controlled by adjusting the reaction conditions, such as temperature and stoichiometry. However, it is important to handle DIBAL with caution due to its pyrophoric nature and potential for hazardous reactions.

Diisobutylaluminum chloride with a purity of 96% means that 96% of the compound in the sample is diisobutylaluminum chloride, while the remaining 4% may consist of impurities or other compounds.