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108-62-3

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Product Name: Metaldehyde
Formula: C8H16O4
Synonyms: Acetaldehyde polymerized
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Description Metaldehyde is a white-colored crystalline solid. It is insoluble in water. It is highly flammable and when ignited will give off irritating fumes. It may be toxic by ingestion and is very irritating to skin and eyes. It is used to make other chemicals.
Color/Form Crystalline powder
Odor Menthol odor
Boiling Point 115 °C (sublimes)
Melting Point 246.2 °C (closed capillary)
Flash Point 97 °F (36 °C) (closed cup)
Solubility In water, 200 mg/L at 17 °C /Polymer/
Density 1.27 at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure Vapor pressure is negligible at room temperature.
LogP log Kow = 0.12
Stability/Shelf Life Depolymerization occurs slowly on heating, and rapidly above 80 °C. ...
Decomposition Depolymerization occurs slowly on heating, and rapidly above 80 °C.
Heat of Combustion 3370 kJ/mol
Kovats Retention Index 1034.7
Other Experimental Properties Depolymerization of metaldehyde to acetaldehyde begins at 80 °C and is complete above 200 °C.
Chemical Classes Pesticides -> Molluscicides

SAFETY INFORMATION

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)

Flame
Flammables
GHS02

Skull and Crossbones
Acute Toxicity
GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements H228:Flammable solids
H301:Acute toxicity,oral
H313:Acute toxicity,dermal
H330:Acute toxicity,inhalation
Precautionary Statement Codes P320:Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label).
P330:Rinse mouth.
P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P405:Store locked up.

COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS

Molecular Weight 176.21 g/mol
XLogP3 1.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count 0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count 4
Rotatable Bond Count 0
Exact Mass 176.10485899 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass 176.10485899 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area 36.9 Ų
Heavy Atom Count 12
Formal Charge 0
Complexity 91
Isotope Atom Count 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count 1
Compound Is Canonicalized Yes

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

description

Metaldehyde is a white-colored crystalline solid. It is insoluble in water. It is highly flammable and when ignited will give off irritating fumes. It may be toxic by ingestion and is very irritating to skin and eyes. It is used to make other chemicals.