Bibliotheca gasorum et solventium
Metaldehyde
Метальдегид · Metaldehyd · Metaldehído · متالدهید · मेटालडिहाइड · Metaldeide · メタアルデヒド · 메트알데하이드 · Metaldehyd · Metaldeído · Metaldehidă · Metaldehid
| CAS | 108-62-3 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-600-2 |
| UN | 1332 |
| Formula | C8H16O4 |
| Massa molaris | 176.21 g/mol |
| Punctum inflammationis | 36 °C |
| Grex gasorum | IIA |
| Densitas relativa gasi aut vaporis (aer = 1) | 6.08 |
| GHS | Periculum · 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.