Description
| CAS | 140-88-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.12 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Colourless to Light yellow |
| Odour | Penetrating Lachrymator | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -72°C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 355°C | Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Flammable |
| Flash Point [°C] | -2°C | Boiling Point [°C] | 99.4°C |
| Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 41 hPa at 20 °C | Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | 29.3 mm of Hg (@ 20°C) |
| Vapour Density | 3.45 | Density [g/cm3] | 0.923 |
| Relative Density, Liquid (Water=1) | 0.918 g/cm3 at 25 °C | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Partially soluble in cold water |
| Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 12.80% | Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.80% |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A clear Colourless liquid | Assay | Min 99% |
| Density (D20°C/4°C) | 0.921 – 0.924 | Refractive Index (20°C; 589 Nm) | 1.404 – 1.4055 |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1917 | DG Class | 3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H225-H302-H312-H315-H317-H319-H332-H335 |
| Precaution Statement | P210-P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338 |















