CASR |
: | 57-55-6 |
Molecular Formula |
: | C3H8O2 |
Molecular Weight |
: | 76.1 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Description: | A viscous, clear, colourless, hygroscopic liquid. |
| Solubility: | Miscible with water and with ethanol (96%). |
| Identification A ( By Relative density, 20°C): | 1.035 - 1.040 |
| Identification B (By Refractive index, 20±0.5°C): | 1.431 - 1.433 |
| Identification C (By Boiling Point): | 184°-189°C |
| Identification D (By Chemical test): | Crystals should melt between 121 °C to 128 °C. |
| Relative density, 20°C: | 1.035 - 1.040 |
| Refractive index (20°C ± 0.5°C): | 1.431 - 1.433 |
| Acidity: | Not more than 0.05 mL of 0.1 M sodium hydroxide should require to change the colour of the indicator to blue. |
| Oxidising substances: | Not more than 0.2 mL of 0.05 M sodium thiosulfate should require. |
| Reducing substances: | The solution does not change its appearance. |
| Water: | NMT 0.2% |
| Sulfated ash: | NMT 0.01% |
| Appearance of solution: | Clear and colorless. |
