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P5520

Sigma-Aldrich

Paraldehyde

≥97%

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:
24898662
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥97%

drug control

USDEA Schedule IV

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

Biochem/physiol Actions

Hypnotic with rapid onset; anticonvulsant at high doses; used to treat delirium tremors

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Isaiah M Githiga et al.
Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences, 805(2), 365-369 (2004-05-12)
A rapid, sensitive and selective gas chromatographic method with flame ionization detection was developed for the determination of paraldehyde in small blood samples taken from children. Whole blood samples (300 microl) collected in a 3 ml Wheaton glass sample vial
Emergency management of seizures in children.
Monisha Goyal et al.
Lancet (London, England), 367(9522), 1555-1556 (2006-05-16)
Type of syringe for giving paraldehyde injection.
C R Dass
Indian pediatrics, 37(4), 448-448 (2000-04-26)
R E Garr et al.
Developmental medicine and child neurology, 41(1), 44-47 (1999-03-06)
All children who presented in a convulsion, including convulsive status epilepticus, to the accident and emergency department over a 12-month period and who required treatment, were reviewed retrospectively to identify the effectiveness and safety of a specific treatment protocol. This
D L Armstrong et al.
Journal of child neurology, 16(12), 915-917 (2002-01-12)
Seizures are commonly associated with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Although the majority of cases are controlled with first- or second-line therapy, others develop pervasive seizures, requiring multiple anticonvulsants. To provide data on the incidence of seizures and response to anticonvulsant therapies, a
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