Paraldehyde Definition
- Paraldehyde is a chemical compound with the formula (C2H4O)3(C_2H_4O)_3. It is a cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde, formed through polymerization under acidic conditions.
Structure:
- Chemical Formula: (C₂H₄O)₃
- Molecular Structure: A cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde, consisting of three acetaldehyde molecules bonded in a ring.
- Geometry: Each carbon is sp² hybridized, forming a six-membered ring.
Uses:
- Sedative and Hypnotic: Used medicinally as a sedative and hypnotic for the treatment of convulsions and insomnia.
- Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of other chemicals.
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