Physical state and appearance: Liquid. (Liquid.)
Odor:
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Mild to strong, rather pleasant; like wine or whiskey. Alcohol-like; Ethereal, vinous.
Taste: Pungent. Burning.
Molecular Weight: 46.07 g/mole
Color: Colorless. Clear
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: 78.5°C (173.3°F)
Melting Point: -114.1°C (-173.4°F)
Critical Temperature: 243°C (469.4°F)
Specific Gravity: 0.789 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: 5.7 kPa (@ 20°C)
Vapor Density: 1.59 (Air = 1)
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: 100 ppm
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: The product is more soluble in water; log(oil/water) = -0.3
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water, methanol, diethyl ether, acetone.
Solubility:
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water. Soluble in methanol, diethyl ether, acetone.