Metaldehyde, 99%, 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: 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

Product Identifier

• Metaldehyde

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Flammable solid Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H228-Flammable solid.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only