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Metaldehyde 98%

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CAS Number
108-62-3
UN Code
UN1332
Pictogram
02 - Flammable; 07 - Irritant
UDF Signal Word
Warning
MDL Number
MFCD00134115
Hazard Statement
H228 Flammable solid; H302 Harmful if swallowed; H312 Harmful in contact with skin; H315 Causes skin irritation; H319 Causes serious eye irritation; H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
DOT Name
Metaldehyde
DOT Classification
Class 4.1
Packaging Group
PGIII
Precautions
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking; P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment; P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/[ ]/equipment; P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray; P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection; P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell; P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water; P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing; P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing; P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Chemical Information

Metaldehyde

Metaldehyde is a member of the class of tetroxocanes that is 1,3,5,7-tetroxocane which carries four methyl groups at positions 2,4,6 and 8. It is a potent molluscicide and the active ingredient in most slug pellets used for crop protection. It has a role as a fuel and a molluscicide.

CAS Number108-62-3
PubChem CID61021
IUPAC Name2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxocane
Molecular FormulaC8H16O4
Molecular Weight176.21
XLogP1.1
Topological Polar Surface Area36.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count0
Heavy Atom Count12
Formal Charge0
Complexity91
SMILES
CC1OC(OC(OC(O1)C)C)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H16O4/c1-5-9-6(2)11-8(4)12-7(3)10-5/h5-8H,1-4H3
InChIKey
GKKDCARASOJPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Metaldehyde
CAS: 108-62-3
CID: 61021
Formula: C8H16O4
MW: 176.21
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight176.21
XLogP31.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass176.10485899
Monoisotopic Mass176.10485899
Topological Polar Surface Area36.9 Ų
Heavy Atom Count12
Formal Charge0
Complexity91
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes