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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A colorless low volatility solvent. Paraldehyde is used as a solvent for [ | + | A colorless low volatility solvent. Paraldehyde is used as a solvent for [[fat|fats]], [[oil|oils]], [[wax|waxes]], [[gum|gums]], [[resin|resins]], [[leather|leather]], and cellulosic polymers. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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2,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxane; paracetaldehyde | 2,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxane; paracetaldehyde | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
| − | + | * Decomposes slowly when mixed with acids. | |
| + | * Flammable. | ||
| + | * Toxic by ingestion. | ||
| + | * CDH: [https://www.cdhfinechemical.com/images/product/msds/4_1616859125_PARALDEHYDECASNO123-63-7MSDS.pdf SDS] | ||
| − | Aromatic odor; disagreeable taste | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== |
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| + | * Soluble in water. Miscible with most organic solvents and oils. | ||
| + | * Aromatic odor; disagreeable taste | ||
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| − | | 12 | + | | 12 C |
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| − | | 0.9960 | + | | 0.9960 g/ml |
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| − | | 124 | + | | 124 C |
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:07, 26 July 2022
Description
A colorless low volatility solvent. Paraldehyde is used as a solvent for fats, oils, waxes, gums, resins, Leather, and cellulosic polymers.
Synonyms and Related Terms
2,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxane; paracetaldehyde
Risks
- Decomposes slowly when mixed with acids.
- Flammable.
- Toxic by ingestion.
- CDH: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in water. Miscible with most organic solvents and oils.
- Aromatic odor; disagreeable taste
| Composition | C6H12O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 123-63-7 |
| Melting Point | 12 C |
| Density | 0.9960 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 132.16 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4049 |
| Boiling Point | 124 C |