Metaldehyde, 99%

Description

CAS: 108-62-3 | C₈H₁₆O₄ | 176.21 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-62-3
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₆O₄
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 176.21
• 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: 246.0°C
• Color: White
• Flash Point: 55°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: (CH₃CHO)₄
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 01, 602
• Merck Index: 14, 5923
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 0.02 w/w % (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in benzene,chloroform,sparingly soluble in alcohol,ether
• Sublimation Point: 0112.0°C
• Formula Weight: 176.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Fine Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Metaldehyde, 99%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Toxic if swallowed. Flammable solid. Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. We
EINECSNumber	203-600-2
RTECSNumber	AB3042000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only