What is lithium aluminum hydride used for in chemical reactions?

Lithium aluminum hydride ($LiAl{H}_4$) is a white, flammable solid that functions primarily as a powerful reducing agent in chemistry.12

It is widely utilized in organic synthesis to reduce various compounds, most notably converting carboxylic acids ($RCOOH$) into alcohols ($RC{H}_{2}OH$). As a source of the tetrahydridoaluminate anion ($Al{H}_4^{-}$), it is highly effective in both organic and inorganic reduction reactions. Due to its chemical properties, it is often synthesized using lithium hydride and anhydrous aluminum chloride. While it is a versatile tool for chemical transformations, it is important to note that its thermal and chemical stability is lower than that of corresponding boron-based reducing agents.123