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Thermo Scientific Chemicals alpha-Chloralose, 98+%, beta anomer ca 20%
Description
It has been employed widely as an animal anesthetic in the laboratory setting. alpha-chloralose is a true anesthetic or an immobilizing agent with sedative-hypnotic properties has important implications. Canada geese (Branta canadensis) and blue geese (Chen caerulescens) were caught with alpha-chloralose, an oral hypnotic administered on bait. Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) were captured with alpha-chloralose, an oral anesthetic.
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It has been employed widely as an animal anesthetic in the laboratory setting. alpha-chloralose is a true anesthetic or an immobilizing agent with sedative-hypnotic properties has important implications. Canada geese (Branta canaden

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 180°C to 184°C |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 85418 |
Merck Index | 14,2072 |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
IUPAC Name | 1-[(2R,5R,6S,6aR)-6-hydroxy-2-(trichloromethyl)-tetrahydro-2H-furo[2,3-d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl]ethane-1,2-diol |
Formula Weight | 309.53 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | alpha-Chloralose, beta anomer ≈ 15% |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301-H332-H336 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H332 Toxic if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P301+P310-P304+P340-P312-P330-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 240-016-7 |
RTECSNumber | FM9450000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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