Properties

• Appearance:

  crystalline solid

• Density:

  1.206 g/mL at 25 °C

• Melting point:

  52-54°C

• Boiling point:

  125 °C

• Flashing point:

  110 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.427

• Optical rotation:

  -13.5 º (c=2.5, 1.5N NaOH)

• Solubility:

  10 mg/mL, clear, colorless in water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H318 Causes serious eye damage.

• Precautionary statements:

  P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

  P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.