Chloral Hydrate Definition
- Chloral Hydrate is a sedative and hypnotic chemical compound with the formula C₂H₃Cl₃O₂.
- It is a clear, colorless liquid or crystalline solid, historically used as a sleep-inducing agent and anxiolytic.
- When ingested, it is metabolized into trichloroethanol, the active substance responsible for its central nervous system depressant effects.
Structure:
- Chemical Formula: C₂H₃Cl₃O₂
- Molecular Structure: Consists of a trichloromethyl group (CCl₃) attached to a hydroxyl group and a geminal hydroxyl group on the second carbon.
- Geometry: Tetrahedral geometry around the carbon atoms.
Uses:
- Sedative and Hypnotic: Used in medicine as a sedative and hypnotic.
- Synthesis of DDT: Used in the production of DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), an insecticide.
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