Biblioteka gazów i rozpuszczalników
Metaldehyd
Metaldehyde · Метальдегид · Metaldehído · متالدهید · Métaldéhyde · मेटालडिहाइड · Metaldeide · メタアルデヒド · 메트알데하이드 · Metaldehyde · Metaldeído · Metaldehidă
| CAS | 108-62-3 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-600-2 |
| UN | 1332 |
| Wzór | C8H16O4 |
| Masa molowa | 176,21 g/mol |
| Temperatura zapłonu | 36 °C |
| Grupa wybuchowości gazu | IIA |
| Gęstość względna gazu lub pary (powietrze = 1) | 6,08 |
| GHS | Niebezpieczeństwo · 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.