Description_x000D_ Application_x000D_ Reactant involved in:_x000D_ • Modified Sanford reaction_x000D_ • Synthesis of N-arylbenzoquinaldinium derivatives with antimicrobial activity_x000D_ • Hydroformylation of alkenylamines_x000D_ • Studies of molecules with inhibitory activity against HIV-1 integrase_x000D_ • Irregular Wittig reactions for the formation of α-hydroxyketones_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Hypnotic with rapid onset; anticonvulsant at high doses; used to treat delirium tremors