Paraldehyde
SIGMA/P5520 - ≥97%
Synonym: 2,4,6-
CAS Number: 123-63-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O3
Molecular Weight: 132.16
EC Number: 204-639-8
MDL Number: MFCD00036208
Linear Formula: C6H12O3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥97% |
| density | 0.994 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| drug control | USDEA Schedule IV |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O3/c1-4-7-5(2)9-6 |
| InChI key | SQYNKIJPMDEDEG-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | CC1OC(C)OC(C)O1 |
| Application: | Reactant involved in: • Modified Sanford reaction • Synthesis of N-arylbenzoquinaldinium derivatives with antimicrobial activity • Hydroformylation of alkenylamines • Studies of molecules with inhibitory activity against HIV-1 integrase • Irregular Wittig reactions for the formation of α-hydroxyketones |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Hypnotic with rapid onset; anticonvulsant at high doses; used to treat delirium tremors |
| Symbol |  GHS02 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243 |
| Risk Statements | 10 |
| Safety Statements | 29 |
| RIDADR | UN1264 - class 3 - PG 3 - Paraldehyde |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 75.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 24 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| Density | 0.994 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |