Properties

• Appearance:

  clear yellow to orange-brown viscous liquid

• Density:

  1.078 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  15°C

• Boiling point:

  215-216 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  113 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.488(lit.)

• Optical rotation:

  [α]20/D +6.5°, c = 3.5 in methanol

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Warning

• Hazard statements:

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

• Precautionary statements:

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

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