| Article No. | 05562 |
| Purity | 99% |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6O2 |
| H.S. Code | 2907.2100 |
| Grade | AR/ACS |
| CAS No. | 108-46-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 110.11 |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months |
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| Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White flakes | ||||
| Odour | Slight characteristic odor | pH value | 5.2 | ||||
| Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 109 - 112 °C | Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | 608 °C | ||||
| Flash point [°C] | 127 °C | Boiling point [°C] | 178 °C | ||||
| Vapour pressure [20°C] | 1 hPa at 20°C | Vapour density | 3.8 | ||||
| Density [g/cm3] | 1.27 | Solubility in water [% weight] | Completely soluble in water | ||||
| Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C | 0.8 | Explosion limits -lower [%] | 1.40% | ||||
| Appearance | Colorless to White or slightly pinkish crystals, granules or flakes | Solubility | Freely soluble in water and alcohol, glycerin, ether and slightly soluble in chloroform |
| Assay (on dried basis) | 99.0 - 100.5% | Identification | To comply BP, USP tests |
| Appearance of solution | Passes BP test | Insoluble matter in water | Max 0.005% |
| Acidity or alkalinity | Passes BP test (Max 0.004 meq/g) | Melting range | 109 - 111°C |
| Phenol | Passes test | Related Substances | Max 0.5% |
| Pyrocatechol/Catechol (C6H6O2) | Passes test | Sulphated ash | Max 0.01% |
| Loss on drying (over silica gel; 4 hrs) | Max 1.0% |
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Symbol: GHS07, GHS09
Signal Word: Warning
UN No.: 2876
IMCO Class No.: 6.1
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H302-H315-H319-H400
Precaution Statement: P273-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338