Molecular Formula | C6H14O2 |
Molar Mass | 118.17 |
Density | 0.831g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -100 °C |
Boling Point | 103 °C |
Flash Point | -6°F |
JECFA Number | 941 |
Water Solubility | 46 g/L (25 ºC) |
Solubility | 46g/l |
Vapor Presure | 20 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Vapor Density | 4.1 (vs air) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless |
Merck | 14,38 |
BRN | 1098310 |
Storage Condition | Store at +2°C to +8°C. |
Stability | Stable. Highly flammable. May form peroxides in storage. Test for peroxides before use. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air, and may travel to source of ignition and flash back. |
Explosive Limit | 1.6-10.4%(V) |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.379-1.383(li |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Volatile colorless liquid. Boiling point of 103.2 deg C, 21 deg C (2.93kPa), the relative density of 0.8314(20.4 deg C), the refractive index of 1.3834. It is miscible with ethanol and ether. Soluble in water, acetic acid, heptane, butanol and ethyl acetate. Long-term storage is easy to aggregate. Stable in alkaline. |
Use | Used as an important alcohol additive, can be used as a solvent, but also for the synthesis of dyes, plastics, spices, etc |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
Safety Description | S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. |
UN IDs | UN 1088 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | AB2800000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29110000 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 4.57 g/kg (Smyth) |