| Molecular Formula | C6H10O4 |
| Molar Mass | 146.14 |
| Density | 1.104 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -41 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 186-187 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 198°F |
| Water Solubility | 160 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Solubility | 160g/l |
| Vapor Presure | 0.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Vapor Density | 5.04 (vs air) |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Color | blue |
| Merck | 14,3799 |
| BRN | 1762308 |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Explosive Limit | 1.6%, 135°F |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.431(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00008718 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. Melting Point -31 °c, boiling point 190-191 °c, relative density 1.1063(20/20 °c), refractive index 1.4159, flash point 82 °c. With ethanol, ether, benzene miscible, soluble in 7 water. |
| Use | Used as a solvent, but also for organic synthesis |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S22 - Do not breathe dust. |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | KW4025000 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29153900 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 6.86 g/kg (Smyth) |
| LogP | 0.1 at 40℃ |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| use | used as a solvent for oils, cellulose esters and explosives. Used as a solvent and also used in organic synthesis |
| Production method | is obtained by the reaction of 1,2-dibromoethane and potassium acetate. |
| auto-ignition temperature | 899 °F |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |