Article No. 00047
Purity 99%
Molecular Formula C6H5.COO.CH2.C6H5
H.S. Code 2916.3120
Grade Extra Pure
CAS No. 120-51-4
Molecular Weight 212.25
Shelf Life 60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid Colour Clear Colorless
Odour Faint aromatic odor Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 17 - 20 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 480°C Flash point [°C] 158 °C
Boiling point [°C] 323 - 324 °C Initial boiling point [°C] 323°C
Final boiling point [°C] 324 °C Vapour pressure mm/Hg 0.000224 mm Hg @ 250C
Vapour density 7.31 Density [g/cm3] 1.118
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 4

Specifications

Appearance Colourless or almost colourless crystals or colourless or almost colourless, oily liquid Assay 99.0% - 100.5%
Solubility Practically insoluble in water, miscible with ethanol (96 per cent), with methylene chloride and with fatty and essential oils Boiling Point About 320°C
Identification A (IR spectrum) Complies Identification 'B' Precipitate melts at 121°C to 124°C
Identification 'C' Precipitate melts at 121°C to 124°C Acidity Not more than 0.2 mL of 0.1N NaOH is required to change the colour of the indicator to pink
Relative density 1.118 to 1.122 Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) 1.568 to 1.570
Freezing point Min 17.0 °C Sulphated ash Max 0.1%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

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Symbol: GHS07, GHS09
Signal Word: Warning
UN No.: 3082
IMCO Class No.: 9
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H302-H411
Precaution Statement: P264-P270-P273-P301+P312-P391-P501