Metaldehyde (CAS 108-62-3) — formula C8H16O4, molecular weight 176.21; category chemical intermediates.
Metaldehyde (CAS 108-62-3) is a chemical raw material in the chemical intermediates category. Its molecular formula C8H16O4 comprises 8 C, 16 H, 4 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 176.21. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 246.2 °C (closed capillary), boiling point around 115 °C (sublimes), LogP about log Kow = 0.12. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 108-62-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.21 |
| Melting Point | 246.2 °C (closed capillary) |
| Boiling Point | 115 °C (sublimes) |
| LogP | log Kow = 0.12 |
| Applications | control of snails in seed crops, turf, ornamentals, berries, citrus, vegetables |
| Category | Chemical Intermediates |
Documented applications: control of snails in seed crops, turf, ornamentals, berries, citrus, vegetables.
Metaldehyde is a chemical intermediate compound with CAS registry number 108-62-3 and molecular formula C8H16O4 (molecular weight 176.21), belonging to the chemical intermediates segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 108-62-3
Its molecular formula C8H16O4 comprises 8 C, 16 H, 4 O atoms.
Also known as: Metaldehyde · 聚乙醛 · 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane
Category: chemical intermediates
The CAS registry number of Metaldehyde is 108-62-3.
Molecular formula C8H16O4, molecular weight 176.21.
It is also registered under: Metaldehyde, 聚乙醛, 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane.
Recorded applications: control of snails in seed crops, turf, ornamentals, berries, citrus, vegetables.
Category: Chemical Intermediates.
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Independent reference data for Metaldehyde (CAS 108-62-3), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 108-62-3 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 61021 |
| Molecular formula | C8H16O4 |
| IUPAC name | 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxocane |
| UNII (FDA) | 4CI033VJYG |
| Molecular Weight | 176.21 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 1.1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 176.10485899 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 176.10485899 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 36.9 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 12 |
| Boiling Point | 115 °C (sublimes) |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 246.2 °C (closed capillary) |
| Flash Point | 97 °F (36 °C) (closed cup) |
| Solubility | In water, 222 mg/L at 20 °C |
| Density | 1.27 at 20 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 6.6X10+3 mPa (5.0X10-2 mm Hg) at 25 °C |
| LogP | log Kow = 0.12 |
| Heat of Combustion | 3370 kJ/mol |
METALDEHYDE; 108-62-3; Metacetaldehyde; Slug-Tox; 2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxocane; Cekumeta; Acetaldehyde, tetramer; Ariotox; Halizan; Metason; 1,3,5,7-Tetroxocane, 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-; Metaldehyd; Corry's Slug Death; Metaldeide; Acetaldehyde Tetramer; 2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane
| Reported hazard statements | H228, H301, H412, H312 (17.2%), H361 (11.9%), H320, H370, H373 |
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H228: Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]
H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane · CAS 108-62-3 · C8H16O4. UNII 4CI033VJYG. Boiling Point: 115 °C (sublimes); Melting Point: 246.2 °C (closed capillary); Flash Point: 97 °F (36 °C) (closed cup).
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
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