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Trioxane

Trioxane is a crystalline solid with a characteristic chloroform-like odor.

Chemical Formula: C₃H₆O₃

Other names: 1,3,5-trioxacyclohexane, 1,3,5-trioxane, metaformaldehyde, aldeform, formagene, marvosan, s-trioxane, s-trixane, sym-trioxane, triformol, trioxane, trioxymethylene

Layman's explanation: Trioxane is a colorless, crystalline, toxic solid with a chloroform like odor and highly flammable; its flame is nearly invisible. It is stable under ordinary conditions but over time slowly sublimes to formaldehyde. It can be considered a weakly bound polymer of formaldehyde and is used in organic synthesis, as a disinfectant, and as solid fuel, e.g. for outdoor activities like camping. Toxic formaldehyde gas may be produced if trioxane decomposes.

Keywords: solid fuel, disinfectant

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