Chloral
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| Formula | C2HCl3O |
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| Molar mass | 147. 388 g/mol |
| Solubility in chloroform | Miscible |
| Acidity (pKa) | 9. 66 |
| Solubility in diethyl ether | Miscible |
| LD50 (median dose) | 480 mg/kg (rat, oral) |
| Refractive index (nD) | 9. 48846 |
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| ID | 2918988 |
About Chloral
Chloral, also known as trichloroacetaldehyde or trichloroethanal, is the organic compound with the formula Cl₃CCHO. This aldehyde is a colourless oily liquid that is soluble in a wide range of solvents. It reacts with water to form chloral hydrate, a once widely used sedative and hypnotic substance.