Properties

• Appearance:

  Colorless to light yellow liquid

• Density:

  2.6 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  24-26 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  160 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  71 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.448

• Natural temperature:

  635 °F

• Vapor density:

  2.6 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

• Optical rotation:

  [α]/D −23.5±2°, c = 1% in methanol

• Solubility:

  soluble

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and 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.

  P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.