Petrichloral

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Petrichloral
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2,2,2-trichloro-1-[3-(2,2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethoxy)-2,2-bis[(2,2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]propoxy]ethanol
Identifiers
CAS number 78-12-6
ATC code  ?
PubChem 6519
Chemical data
Formula C13H16Cl12O8 
Mol. mass 725.697 g/mol
Synonyms Petrichloral, Pentaerythritol chloral
Pharmacokinetic data
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Therapeutic considerations
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Legal status
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Petrichloral (Pentaerythritol chloral) is a sedative and hypnotic drug related to chloral hydrate. It is a Schedule IV drug in the USA.

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