'C6H12O3' definitions:

Definition of 'C6H12O3'

From: GCIDE

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]