76260

Paraldehyde

≥97.0% (GC)

• 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
• Beilstein: 80142
• EC Number: 204-639-8
• MDL number: MFCD00036208
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 57652629
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: ≥97.0% (GC)
• form: liquid
• drug control: USDEA Schedule IV
• refractive index: n20/D 1.405
• bp: 123-124 °C
• density: 0.994 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• 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

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

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 75.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 24 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves