Metaldehyde
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CAS Number
108-62-3
Chemical name
Metaldehyde
Molecular formula
C8H16O4
Molecular weight
176.21 g/mol
Synonyms
Metacetaldehyde; Slug-Tox; Cekumeta; Acetaldehyde, tetramer; Ariotox; Halizan; Metason; 1,3,5,7-Tetroxocane, 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-; Metaldehyd; Corry's Slug Death; Metaldeide; Acetaldehyde Tetramer
InChIKey
GKKDCARASOJPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID
61021
Signal word
Danger
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Hazard statements
H228, H301, H330, H412
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Appearance
Solid; [IUCLID] Formulated as granules, pellets, mini-pellets, meal, paste, and liquid; [Reference #1] Colorless or white solid; [Reference #2] White odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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Melting Point
246.2 °C
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Boiling Point
115.0 °C
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Density
1.27 g/cm³
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Vapor Pressure
Estimated value, unit not specified
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XLogP
1.1
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