CAS 108-62-3|Metaldehyde

Introduction:Basic information about CAS 108-62-3|Metaldehyde, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Common NameMetaldehyde
CAS Number108-62-3Molecular Weight176.210
Density0.9±0.1 g/cm3Boiling Point194.3±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular FormulaC8H16O4Melting Point246 °C
MSDS/Flash Point71.1±30.0 °C

Names

Namemetaldehyde
SynonymMore Synonyms

Metaldehyde BiologicalActivity

DescriptionMetaldehyde is commonly used as a pesticide against slugs, snails, and other gastropods.
Related CatalogSignaling Pathways >>Others >>OthersResearch Areas >>Infection

Chemical & Physical Properties

Density0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point194.3±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point246 °C
Molecular FormulaC8H16O4
Molecular Weight176.210
Flash Point71.1±30.0 °C
Exact Mass176.104858
PSA36.92000
LogP1.14
Vapour Pressure0.6±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction1.386
Water Solubility0.02 g/100 mL (20 ºC)

Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
XF9900000
CHEMICAL NAME :
1,3,5,7-Tetroxocane, 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
108-62-3
LAST UPDATED :
199710
DATA ITEMS CITED :
18
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C8-H16-O4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
176.24
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T8O CO EO GOTJ B1 D1 F1 H1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - child
DOSE/DURATION :
100 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
227 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LC50 - Lethal concentration, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Inhalation
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
203 mg/m3/4H
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
2275 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
200 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LC50 - Lethal concentration, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Inhalation
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
348 mg/m3/2H
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
600 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - cat
DOSE/DURATION :
207 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
290 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - guinea pig
DOSE/DURATION :
175 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Unreported
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - species unspecified
DOSE/DURATION :
600 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
61 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION :
multigenerations
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - male fertility index (e.g. # males impregnating females per # males exposed to fertile nonpregnant females) Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - viability index (e.g., # alive at day 4 per # born alive) Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - weaning or lactation index (e.g., # alive at weaning per # alive at day 4)
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
61 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION :
multigenerations
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Maternal Effects - uterus, cervix, vagina

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Mutation in microorganisms
TEST SYSTEM :
Yeast - Saccharomyces cerevisiae
DOSE/DURATION :
5 ppm
REFERENCE :
RSTUDV Rivista di Scienza e Technologia degli Alimenti e di Nutrizione Umana. Review of Science and Technology of Food and Human Nutrition. (Bologna, Italy) V.5-6, 1975-76. Discontinued. Volume(issue)/page/year: 6,161,1976 *** REVIEWS *** TOXICOLOGY REVIEW VETRAX Veterinary Record. (7 Mansfield St., London W1M 0AT, UK) V.1- 1888- Volume(issue)/page/year: 93,420,1973 *** U.S. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS *** EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION FEREAC Federal Register. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) V.1- 1936- Volume(issue)/page/year: 54,7740,1989 *** OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS *** OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 0.2 mg/m3 JAN 1993

Safety Information

Hazard CodesXn:Harmful;
Risk PhrasesR10;R22
Safety PhrasesS13-S25-S46
RIDADR1332
RTECSXF9900000
Packaging GroupIII
Hazard Class4.1
HS Code2912500010

Customs

HS Code2912120000
Summary2912120000 acetaldehyde。supervision conditions:x(environment control release notice for poisonous chemicals)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tarrif:5.5%。general tariff:30.0%

Synonyms

1,3,5,7-Tetroxocane, 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-
2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxocane
Metaldehyde
EINECS 203-600-2
Antimilace
2,4,6,8-TETRAMETHYL-1,3,5,7-TETRAOXACYCLOOCTANCE
Aldehyde (meta)
Acetaldehyde polymerized
MFCD00071549
Acetaldehyde Tetramer
2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxocane,Metaldehyde
2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetroxocane
2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane
Acetaldehyde, tetramer
Namekil
Metacetaldehyde
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