Term Name:	metaldehyde
Synonyms:	2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane, 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxocane, 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetroxocane, acetaldehyde tetramer, acetaldehyde, tetramer, Antimilice, Ariotox, Blitzem, Cekumeta, Corry's Slug Death, Deadline, Defender, Halizan, metacetaldehyde, Metaldehyd, Metason, Slug-Tox
Definition:	A member of the class of tetroxocanes that is 1,3,5,7-tetroxocane which carries four methyl groups at positions 2,4,6 and 8. It is a potent molluscicide and the active ingredient in most slug pellets used for crop protection.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:81931]  ( EBI )