CAS 302-17-0: Chloral hydrate

Chloral hydrate is a sedative and hypnotic drug that is used in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety disorders, and seizure disorders. It has also been used as an anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant. Chloral hydrate binds to the 5-HT2 receptors on neurons to produce its sedative effects. The therapeutic dose of chloral hydrate ranges from 1 to 3 g per day in adults, with a maximum dose of 12 g per day. Clinical studies have shown that chloral hydrate can cause liver damage when combined with other drugs such as acetaminophen or alcohol.

Stability Light Sensitive Applications Trichloroacetaldehyde Hydrate is a useful chemical reagent used as a sedative/hypnotic agent. Studies have shown that when used in pediatric sedation side effects such as hallucination, excessive sleep and seizures were observed. It is sometimes administered to patients being treated with cyclophosphamide and it is known to inhibit some aldehyde dehydrogenases.This compound is suitable for aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH). Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Costa, L., et al.: J. Pediatr., 160, 807 (2012); Munoz, M., et al.: J. Pediatr., 131, 787 (1997); Maki, P., & Sladek, N.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 45, 231 (1993)

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