Chloral hydrate |
Last updated: 21/05/2024 |
(Also known as: aquachloral; chorhydrate) |
SUMMARY |
Chloral hydrate is an obsolete herbicide. It is a highly volatile substance which is not highly toxic to aquatic species. Chloral hydrate is moderately toxic to mammals if ingested. It is also carcinogenic and an irritant. |
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A chemical substance sometimes used in veterinary medicine as a hypnotic and sedative but now largely obsolete | |
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Considered obsolete but may be available in some countries | |
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1832, first discovered Germany | |
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Used as a general anesthetic | |
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Cattle; Horses |
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Not approved | |
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Not approved |
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C₂H₃Cl₃O₂ | |
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C(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)(O)O | |
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InChI=1S/C2H3Cl3O2/c3-2(4,5)1(6)7/h1,6-7H | |
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General anesthetic | |
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Organochloride herbicide | |
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Hypnotics & sedatives: Aldehydes and derivatives | |
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2,2,2-trichloroethane-1,1-diol | |
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2,2,2-trichloroethane-1,1-diol | |
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Colourless crystals, hygroscopicith characteristic odour |
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3830000 | V3 V = ChemID Online Databases; Chemspider; PubChem. (ChemID ) 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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4.7 X 1006 | F3 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents / FAO data, IPCS INCHEM data (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) 3 = Unverified data of known source |
Highly volatile. If applied directly to plants or soil, drift is a concern & mitigation is advisable | ||||||||
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Intraperitoneal LD₅₀ = 472 mg kg⁻¹ | V3 V = ChemID Online Databases; Chemspider; PubChem. (ChemID ) Rat3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Hetaptic metabolism. Excreted in the bile, faeces & urine | Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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May induce sedative & hypnotic effects CNS & heart toxicant May cause diarrhoea, dizziness and nausea Possible liver & kidney toxicant |
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Slightly corrosive to metals Incompatible with strong bases and oxidisers |
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chloral hydrate | ||
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hydrate de chloral | ||
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Chloraldurat | ||
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Record last updated: | 21/05/2024 |
Contact: | aeru@herts.ac.uk |
Please cite as: | Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242 |