Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate

• CAT Number: R041855
• CAS Number: 302-17-0
• Molecular Formula: C2H3Cl3O2
• Molecular Weight: 165.39
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Chloral hydrate (8CI); 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-dihydroxyethane; 2,2,2-Trichloro-1,1-ethanediol; Bi 3411; Chloral, monohydrate; Chloraldurat; Dormal; Escre; Hydral; Lorinal; NSC 3210; Noctec; Nycoton; Nycton; Phaldrone; Rectules; SK Chloral hydrate; Somno
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,2-trichloroethane-1,1-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C2H3Cl3O2/c3-2(4,5)1(6)7/h1,6-7H
• InChIKey: RNFNDJAIBTYOQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)(O)O

Trichloroacetaldehyde hydrate (Cat No.:R041855) is the hydrated form of trichloroacetaldehyde, with the molecular formula C2H3Cl3O2. It appears as a white crystalline solid and is soluble in water and ethanol. Historically used as a sedative and hypnotic, chloral hydrate acts as a central nervous system depressant. In modern applications, it serves as a reagent in organic synthesis and a fixative in microscopy. Due to its potential toxicity and sedative effects, it must be handled with care under appropriate safety protocols and is regulated in many regions.