Chemicals and Drugs

Paraldehyde

A hypnotic and sedative with anticonvulsant effects. However, because of the hazards associated with its administration, its tendency to react with plastic, and the risks associated with its deterioration, it has largely been superseded by other agents. It is still occasionally used to control status epilepticus resistant to conventional treatment. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p608-9)

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A hypnotic and sedative with anticonvulsant effects. However, because of the hazards associated with its administration, its tendency to react with plastic, and the risks associated with its deterioration, it has largely been superseded by other agents. It is still occasionally used to control status epilepticus resistant to conventional treatment. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p608-9)

Chemical Identity

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C6H12O3
Molecular Weight
132.16 g/mol
CAS Registry No.
123-63-7
IUPAC Name
2,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxane
InChIKey
SQYNKIJPMDEDEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1OC(OC(O1)C)C
MeSH Unique ID
D010242
Source
PubChem CID 31264

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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  1. D02w.047w.064w.586w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Paraldehyde. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010242. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010242
  2. Paraldehyde. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraldehyde
  3. Paraldehyde. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q424342
  4. Paraldehyde. In: PubChem Compound. CID 31264. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/31264