Properties

• Appearance:

  clear colourless liquid

• Density:

  0.858 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  -64 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  156-158 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  33 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.466

• Vapor density:

  4.7 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  ~3 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

• Optical rotation:

  [α]20/D −50±2°, neat

• Solubility:

  INSOLUBLE

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Warning

• Hazard statements:

  H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

  H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

• Precautionary statements:

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

  P273 Avoid release to the environment.

  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.

  P501 Dispose of contents/container to …