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Metacetaldehyde

CAS Number: 108-62-3

Basic Information

The chemical structure of Metacetaldehyde Synonym(s): 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane; 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetroxocane; Metason; Antimilace; Namekil; R-2,C-4,C-6,C-8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetroxocane; Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetroxocane
Formula: C8H16O4
 Molecular Weight: 176.212
 Contaminant Type: Metacetaldehyde is a molluscicide.

Toxicity Effects

  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Rat
     Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
     Toxicity: 283 mg/kg
     Test: LD50

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Potential applications of this contaminant in the St. Johns Water River Management District

Work Cited

g Meister, R. T., and C. Sine (Ed). 2003. Crop Protection Handbook, volume 89. Meister Publishing Company, Willoughby, OH.