Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid, ethereal odor. Stabilized with BHT or hydroquinone.
Chemicals Properties
Assay (GC): ≥ 99.5 %
Appearance: Clear, colorless.
Stabilizer: 250-350 ppm BHT (typical).
Refractive Index n²⁰D: 1.4070 - 1.4075
Specific Gravity (20/20°C): 0.887 - 0.889
Boiling Range: 65 - 67°C
Water (Karl Fischer): ≤ 0.05 %
Peroxides (as H₂O₂): ≤ 0.005 %
Evaporation Residue: ≤ 0.005 %
Hazard Information
Hazard: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. May form explosive peroxides. Causes skin and eye irritation.
Safety: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames. Test for peroxides before use or distillation. Wear gloves and eye protection.
Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated place in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Keep away from ignition sources. Store over molecular sieves if necessary.