Properties

• Appearance:

  colourless or pale yellow liquid

• Density:

  0.931 g/mL at 25

• Boiling point:

  88-90 °C

• Flashing point:

  79 °C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.478

• Optical rotation:

  [α]20/D −27°, neat

• Solubility:

  Very slightly soluble

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Warning

• Hazard statements:

  H302 Harmful if swallowed.

  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.