Chloral Hydrate PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C2H3Cl3O2
Molecular Weight:  165.4 g/mol
CAS Number: 302-17-0

Properties

Vapour pressure 19.998hPa at 25
Water Solubility 660 g/100 mL
Assay Purity >=99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.4603
B pt. 97°C
M pt. 57°C
Density 1.908 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H301,H315,H319
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29055900
Flash point 16°C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

Description

Application
It has been used in medicine as a sedative and hypnotic agent and in laboratories as a reagent and preservative.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to induce sleep or sedation and to assist in certain chemical and biological preparations.

General Description
Chloral hydrate is a colorless crystalline solid formed by the hydration of chloral with a slightly bitter taste and sedative properties.