Properties

• Appearance:

  colourless liquid with lemon odour

• Density:

  4.7 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  -74°C

• Boiling point:

  175-177 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  43 °C

• Storage temperature:

  Flammables area

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.471(lit.)

• Explosion limit:

  6.1 %

• Vapor density:

  4.7 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  <3 mmHg ( 14.4 °C)

• Optical rotation:

  [α]19/D −94°, c = 10 in ethanol

• Solubility:

  insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol miscible with most oil.

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Warning

• Hazard statements:

  H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

  H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

• Precautionary statements:

  P273 Avoid release to the environment.

  P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

  P501 Dispose of contents/container to …