Properties

• Appearance:

  white to yellow crystalline powder or chunks

• Density:

  0.845 g/cm3

• Melting point:

  91-93 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  155-156 °C

• Flashing point:

  65 °C

• Storage temperature:

  Flammables area

• Optical rotation:

  [α]20/D +6.8°, c = 1 in ethanol

• Solubility:

  soluble

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H228 Flammable solid.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

• Precautionary statements:

  P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

  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.