metaldehyde
Sign in to saveMetaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula (). It is used as a pesticide against slugs and snails. It is the cyclic tetramer of acetaldehyde.
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- Production and properties
- Uses
- As a pesticide
- Other uses
- Safety and toxicity to pets and humans
- See also
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Metaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula (). It is used as a pesticide against slugs and snails. It is the cyclic tetramer of acetaldehyde.
==Production and properties== Metaldehyde is flammable, toxic if ingested in large quantities, and irritating to the skin and eyes. It has a white crystalline appearance with a menthol odor.