Molecular Formula | C10H8O2 |
Molar Mass | 160.17 |
Density | 1.0924 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 73-76 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 303 °C/725 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | 303°C/725mm |
JECFA Number | 1172 |
Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, ether and benzene |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Color | White to Almost white |
BRN | 4222 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.5300 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00006875 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White crystalline solid. It has coconut as sweet. Boiling point 303 ℃(99.66kPa), melting point 73~76 ℃, flash point 67.2 ℃. Soluble in benzene, hot ethanol and non-volatile oil, hardly soluble in hot water. |
Use | Used as a spice |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R42/43 - May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | GN7792000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29321900 |
Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported to be 1.68 g/kg (1.43-1.93 g/kg) (Moreno, 1973). The acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg (Moreno, 1973). |