c6h12o3

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c6h12o3 - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Paraldehyde \Par*al"de*hyde\, n. [Pref. para- + aldehyde.]
     (Chem.)
     A trimer of acetaldehyde (C6H12O3), prepared by
     polymerization of acetaldehyde with hydrochloric and sulfuric
     acids. It has sedative and hypnotic properties. --MI11
     [PJC]