Properties

• Appearance:

  white to almost white crystalline powder

• Melting point:

  143-145 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  341.1 °C at 760 mmHg

• Flashing point:

  163.4 °C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  -45.5 ° (C=1, H2O)

• Optical rotation:

  -47 º (c=2, H2O)

• Solubility:

  >=10 g/100 mL at 21 ºC

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.