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Sigma-Aldrich

Paraldehyde

Arxada quality, ≥99.5% (GC)

Synonym(s):

2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxacyclohexane, s-Trimethyltrioxymethylene, Acetaldehyde trimer, NSC 9799, Paracetaldehyde

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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:
329765661
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99.5% (GC)

form

liquid

quality

Arxada quality

manufacturer/tradename

Arxada AG

drug control

USDEA Schedule IV

impurities

≤0.10% water
≤0.30% acetic acid

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

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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

Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

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

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Pharmacological management of convulsive status epilepticus in children.
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