Properties

• Appearance:

  colorless need-like crystals

• Density:

  0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  34-36 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  216 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  93 °C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  1.4615

• Vapour pressure:

  0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)

• Optical rotation:

  -2 º (c=10, EtOH)

• Solubility:

  insoluble

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H318 Causes serious eye damage.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

• Precautionary statements:

  P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

  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.