Description
| CAS | 110-44-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 112.13 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White crystalline |
| Odour | Odorless | pH Value | 3.3 at 1.6 g/l at 20 °C |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 132 – 135 °C | Flash Point [°C] | 127 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 170 °C | Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 0.01 hPa at 20 °C |
| Vapour Density | 3.87 | Density [g/cm3] | 1.2 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | Slightly soluble in water | Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 1.858 |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | White to off-white or creamish white crystalline powder | Assay | 99 – 101% |
| Identity | Passes test | Appearance of Solution (5% in Ethanol) | Passes test |
| Melting Range | 132 – 135 °C | Residue On Ignition (As So4) | Max 0.2% |
| Aldehydes (As C2H4O) | Max 0.15% | Heavy Metal (As Pb) | Max 0.001% |
| Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0003% | Water (By Kf) | Max 0.5% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | H315-H319-H335 |
| Precaution Statement | P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |















