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818255 Paraldehyde

Paraldehyde for synthesis. CAS 123-63-7, molar mass 132.15 g/mol.

Paraldehyde MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxane

CAS #: 123-63-7 EC Number: 204-639-8 Molar Mass: 132.2 g/mol Hill Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaMolar Mass
123-63-7204-639-8C₆H₁₂O₃132.2 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8182550100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8182551000 Glass bottle 1 l
Description
Catalogue Number818255
Synonyms2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxane
References
Product Information
CAS number123-63-7
EC index number605-004-00-1
EC number204-639-8
Hill FormulaC₆H₁₂O₃
Molar Mass132.2 g/mol
HS Code2912 50 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationParaldehyde for synthesis. CAS 123-63-7, molar mass 132.15 g/mol.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point123 - 124 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.994 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit1.3 - 17.0 %(V)
Flash point27 °C
Ignition temperature235 °C
Melting Point12 °C
Vapor pressure13.33 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility120 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 2711 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit 13959 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
P242: Use non-sparking tools.
P243: Take action to prevent static discharges.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordWarning
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerflammable
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1264 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1264 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1264 , 3, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC, area%)≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.992 - 0.994
Identity (IR)passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8182550100 04022536431512
8182551000 04022536431529