Metaldehyde, 98%

Description

CAS: 108-62-3 | C8H16O4 | 176.212 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-62-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 176.212
• MDL Number: MFCD00071549
• InChI Key: GKKDCARASOJPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: metaldehyde, metacetaldehyde, cekumeta, ariotox, halizan, metason, acetaldehyde, tetramer, slug-tox, corry's slug death, metaldehyd
• PubChem CID: 61021
• ChEBI: CHEBI:81931
• IUPAC Name: 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxocane
• SMILES: CC1OC(OC(OC(O1)C)C)C

• Melting Point: 192°C to 196°C (sublimation)
• Flash Point: 55°C (131°F)
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN1332
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,5923
• Formula Weight: 176.22
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Metaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228-H301-H330
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H330-H228 Toxic if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Flammable solid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P240-P241-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P304+P340-P310-P314-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: METALDEHYDE
EINECSNumber	203-600-2
RTECSNumber	XF9900000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only