Paraldehyde is a trioxane that is 1,3,5-trioxane substituted by methyl groups at positions 2, 4 and 6. It has a role as a sedative.
Flammable
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Paraldehyde is a trioxane that is 1,3,5-trioxane substituted by methyl groups at positions 2, 4 and 6. It has a role as a sedative.
| Physical Description | Paraldehyde appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Flash point 96 °F. Melting point 54 °F. Less dense than water. Vapors are heavier than air. |
| Color/Form | COLORLESS, TRANSPARENT LIQUID |
| Odor | CHARACTERISTIC AROMATIC ODOR |
| Melting Point | 54.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 262 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 96 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.9943 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 11.0 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4049 AT 20 °C/D |
| Stability/Shelf Life | ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT & AIR, IT DECOMP TO ACETALDEHYDE & IS OXIDIZED TO ACETIC ACID |
| IUPAC Name | 2,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxane |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.16 g/mol |
| CAS | 123-63-7 |
| SMILES | CC1OC(OC(O1)C)C |
| InChIKey | SQYNKIJPMDEDEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Catalog No | KC.1610074 |
| Pack sizes | 500ML · 2.5LTR |
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