Paraldehyde

Analyte:  Paraldehyde

Alternate Name:  2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxane

Abbreviation:  PARALD

CAS Number or ID:  123-63-7

Department:  Organics

EC Number (EINECS):  123-63-7

Synonyms:  1,3,5-Trioxane, 2,4,6-trimethyl-;S-Trioxane, 2,4,6-trimethyl-;S-Trimethyltrioxymethylene;Acetaldehyde trimer;Elaldehyde;Paraacetaldehyde;Paracetaldehyde;Paral;Pcho;1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-trioxane;2,4,6-Trimethyl-S-trioxane;2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxane;s-Trimethyltrioxymethane;2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxan;Paraldehyd;Paraldeide;Triacetaldehyde;2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxaan;2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxacyclohexane;2,4,6-Trimetil-1,3,5-triossano;Rc

Chemical Formula:  C₆H₁₂O₃

Apearance:  colourless liquid

Melting Point:  12 C

Boiling Point:  124 C

Vapor Density:  4.5

Vapor Pressure:  10 mm Hg at 20 C

Flash Point:  26 C (closed cup)

Explosion Limits:  1.3% (lower)

Water Solubility:  appreciable

Stability:  Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids.

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Related Analytes (2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxane):
2,2-Dimethylpropanoic Acid (Pivalic Acid)    2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (CCC)    2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT)    2-Amino-3,4,8-trimethylimidazo(4,5-f)quinoxaline    3-Carene    alpha-Estradiol    Ammeline    Crimidine    Cyanuric Acid    delta-3-Carene   


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