Alane and its derivatives are part of a family of common reducing reagents in organic synthesis  based around group 13 hydrides. In solution—typically in etherial solvents such tetrahydrofuran or diethyl ether—aluminium hydride forms complexes with Lewis bases, and reacts selectively with particular organic functional groups (e.g., with carboxylic acids and esters over organic halides and nitro groups), and although it is not a reagent of choice, it can react with carbon-carbon multiple bonds (i.e., through hydroalumination).
Alane and its derivatives are commonly used reducing agents in organic synthesis, particularly those based on group 13 hydrides. In solution, they form complexes with Lewis bases and selectively react with specific functional groups like carboxylic acids and esters over others such as halides or nitro groups. While not the preferred choice for all reactions, they can also participate in hydroalumination of carbon-carbon multiple bonds.