sym-trioxane

Name:
sym-trioxane
Detailed information:
A trimer of formaldehyde, not to be confused with paraformaldehyde, which consists of eight or more formaldehyde units.

Chemistry name:	triformol; trioxin; metaformaldehyde
Properties:
White crystals; formaldehyde odor. Mp 62C, sublimes at 115C, flash p 113F (45C) (OC), autoign temp 777F (413C). Soluble in water, alcohol and ether.
Derivation:
By distillation of formaldehyde with an acid catalyst and extraction with solvent.
Hazard:
Moderate fire risk, explosive limits in air 3.6–29%.
Use:
Organic synthesis; disinfectant; nonluminous, odorless fuel.

See Formaldehyde.