COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Aquachloral; Noctec; Welldorm; Mickey Finn; Knockout Drops
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Sedative
CHEMICAL NAME
1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-ethanediol
DESCRIPTION
Chloral hydrate is one of the oldest sedative-hypnotics. It was first synthesized in 1832 and is still in use today.