Properties

• Appearance:

  Colorless to light yellow liquid

• Density:

  0.982 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  110-111 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  17 °C

• Storage temperature:

  Flammables area

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.406(lit.)

• Optical rotation:

  [α]20/D −15°, c = 5 in toluene

• Solubility:

  soluble

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

  EUH019 May form explosive peroxides.

• 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.