1496959

Paraldehyde

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxacyclohexane, s-Trimethyltrioxymethylene, Acetaldehyde trimer, NSC 9799, Paracetaldehyde
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₂O₃
• CAS Number: 123-63-7
• Molecular Weight: 132.16
• NACRES: NA.24
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 80142
• MDL number: MFCD00036208
• eCl@ss: 25140904

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: paraldehyde
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• density: 0.994 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC1OC(C)OC(C)O1
• InChI: 1S/C6H12O3/c1-4-7-5(2)9-6(3)8-4/h4-6H,1-3H3
• InChI key: SQYNKIJPMDEDEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

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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

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Codes: H226
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point (°F): 75.2 °F
• Flash Point (°C): 24 °C