Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate

Name: Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010100

About Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate, an alcohol building block registered under CAS number 302-17-0. Its molecular formula is C2H3Cl3O2 and its molecular weight is 165.4 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2,2,2-trichloroethane-1,1-diol. Common synonyms include Chloral hydrate (8CI) and 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-dihydroxyethane.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate
Catalogue No.	VQ-010100
CAS Number	302-17-0
IUPAC name	2,2,2-trichloroethane-1,1-diol
Molecular formula	C₂H₃Cl₃O₂
Molecular weight	165.4 g/mol
Exact mass	163.9199
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	RNFNDJAIBTYOQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)(O)O
PubChem CID	2707

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	Chloral hydrate (8CI), 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-dihydroxyethane, 2,2,2-Trichloro-1,1-ethanediol, Chloral monohydrate, Chloraldurat, Dormal, Escre, Hydral, Lorinal, Noctec, Nycoton, Nycton

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 302-17-0

LR

Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate, LR

CAS: 302-17-0
Formula: C₂H₃Cl₃O₂
MW: 165.4 g/mol

VQ-047116

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate?

The CAS Registry Number of Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate is 302-17-0. It is also known as Chloral hydrate (8CI), 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-dihydroxyethane, 2,2,2-Trichloro-1,1-ethanediol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate?

Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate has the molecular formula C2H3Cl3O2 and a molecular weight of 165.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,2,2-trichloroethane-1,1-diol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate can I order?

We supply Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate?

Yes. Every lot of Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.