Metaldehyde
TL;DR: Metaldehyde (CAS 108-62-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H16O4 and molecular weight 176.10486 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxocane
Also Known As: METALDEHYDE, Metacetaldehyde, Cekumeta, Ariotox, Halizan
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.10486 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 36.9 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 176.10486 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 91.0 |
| Melting Point | 246.2 °C (closed capillary) |
| Boiling Point | 115 °C (sublimes) |
| Density | 1.27 at 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 97 °F (36 °C) (closed cup) |
| Vapor Pressure | Vapor pressure is negligible at room temperature. |
| Solubility | In water, 200 mg/L at 17 °C /Polymer/ |
| SMILES | CC1OC(OC(OC(O1)C)C)C |
| InChIKey | GKKDCARASOJPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Chemical Property Profile of Metaldehyde
Property Insights of Metaldehyde
The XLogP value of 1.1 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Metaldehyde. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 36.9 Ų, Metaldehyde exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Metaldehyde has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Metaldehyde?
The CAS number of Metaldehyde is 108-62-3.
What is the molecular formula of Metaldehyde?
The molecular formula of Metaldehyde is C8H16O4.
What is the molecular weight of Metaldehyde?
The molecular weight of Metaldehyde is 176.10486 g/mol.
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