Description of Metaldehyde

Detail of > 108-62-3

• CAS Number:
• 108-62-3
• Name:

• Metaldehyde

• Formula:
• C₈H₁₆O₄
• Molecular Structure:
• 
• Synonyms:
• Metaldeide [Italian];Metacetaldehyde;r-2,c-4,c-6,c-8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetroxocane;Acetaldehyde, tetramer;2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxocane;Halizan;Cekumeta;MetaldehydeSee also;Acetaldehyde,polymers,homopolymer [9002-91-9] 1,3,5,7-Tetroxocane,2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-;2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane;EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 053001;2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetroxocane;Corrys Slug Death;METALDEHYDE (TETRAMER);Metaldehyd [German];Metaldehyde [BSI:ISO];1,3,5,7-Tetroxocane, 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-;Ariotox;Metason;2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctance;
• Molecular Weight:
• 176.24
• EINECS:
• 203-600-2
• Density:
• 1.27 g/cm³
• Melting Point:
• 246 °C
• Boiling Point:
• 194.3 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point:
• 50 °C
• Solubility:
• 0.02 g/100 mL (20 °C) in water
• Appearance:
• white fine crystalline powder
• Hazard Symbols:
• Xn
• Risk Codes:
• 10-22
• Safety:
• 13-25-46Details
• Transport Information:
• UN 1332