Biblioteca de gases y disolventes
Metaldehído
Metaldehyde · Метальдегид · Metaldehyd · متالدهید · Métaldéhyde · मेटालडिहाइड · Metaldeide · メタアルデヒド · 메트알데하이드 · Metaldehyde · Metaldehyd · Metaldeído
| CAS | 108-62-3 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-600-2 |
| UN | 1332 |
| Fórmula | C8H16O4 |
| Masa molar | 176,21 g/mol |
| Punto de inflamación | 36 °C |
| Grupo de gas | IIA |
| Densidad relativa del gas o vapor (aire = 1) | 6,08 |
| GHS | Peligro · H228, H301, H361f, H412 |
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. Metaldehyde is a white-colored crystalline solid. It is insoluble in water. It is highly flammable and when ignited will give off irritating fumes.