Paraldehyde is a chemical compound that has sedative and anticonvulsant properties. It was historically used as a sedative-hypnotic medication but is less commonly used today due to the availability of safer alternatives. Here’s some information on the preparation, test for purity, assay, and medicinal uses of paraldehyde:
PATH: PHARMD/PHARMD NOTES/ PHARMD FIRST YEAR NOTES/ ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/ PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/ PARALDEHYDE.