Packings
05562
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

Physical Properties

Specifications

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

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Physical Properties

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%

Specifications

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%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Exclamation Mark Environment            

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