Properties
Description
β-Chloralose is a cyclic condensation product of glucose and chloral, soluble in water and polar organic solvents, and used as a rodenticide and avian anesthetic in research.
Molecular Formula
C8H11Cl3O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
β-Chloralose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
β-Chloralose is a glucose derivative used as an avicide and rodenticide, studied for its neurotoxic effects.