Properties

• Appearance:

  Colorless to light yellow liquid

• Density:

  1.1 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  29-30 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  115 °C/1 mmHg(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  110 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.523(lit.)

• Optical rotation:

  [α]20/D −72°, c = 1.6 in chloroform

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.