Properties

• Appearance:

  clear colorless to pale yellow liquid

• Density:

  4.7 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  −61 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  165-167 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  36 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.478(lit.)

• Vapor density:

  4.7 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  ~2 mmHg ( 20 °C)

• Optical rotation:

  [α]25/D −22°, neat

• Solubility:

  insoluble in water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H302 Harmful if swallowed.

  H312 Harmful in contact with skin.

  H332 Harmful if inhaled.

  H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

• Precautionary statements:

  P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

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

  P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

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

  P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.