Chloral hydrate, 98.5%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 302-17-0
• Molecular Formula: C2H3Cl3O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 165.39
• MDL Number: MFCD00044479
• InChI Key: RNFNDJAIBTYOQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,2-trichloroethane-1,1-diol
• SMILES: OC(O)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl

• Melting Point: 57.0°C
• Boiling Point: 97.0°C
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5%
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: Cl₃CCH(OH)₂
• Quantity: 50 g
• Merck Index: 15, 2071
• Solubility Information: Solubility aq. soln.: 660 g/100 mL. Other solubilities: soluble in chloroform, alcohol and ether, freely soluble in acetone and methyl ethyl ketone, sparingly soluble in petroleum ether, benzene,, carbon tetrachloride, toluene and turpentine
• Formula Weight: 165.4
• Chemical Name or Material: Chloral hydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Chloral hydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only