Structure:
Paraldehyde Chemical Formula: (C₂H₄O)₃
Molecular Structure: A cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde, consisting of three acetaldehyde molecules bonded in a ring.
Geometry: Each carbon is sp² hybridized, forming a six-membered ring.
Uses:
Sedative and Hypnotic: Used medicinally as a sedative and hypnotic for the treatment of convulsions and insomnia.
Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of other chemicals.