Properties

• Appearance:

  white to light yellow crystal powder

• Density:

  1.175 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  54-56°C

• Boiling point:

  117-119 °C0.4 mm Hg(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  113 °C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.483(lit.)

• Optical rotation:

  [α]20/D +28±1°, c = 4% in 5 M HCl

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H302 Harmful if swallowed.

  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.