CAS RN

56-81-5

EINECS RN

200-289-5

Molecular Formula

C₃H₈O₃

Molecular Weight

92.0944

Properties

Appearance: colorless, transparent, odorless, ropy liquid with sweet taste and moisture absorption.
M.P.: 18.17℃
B.P.: 290℃ (decomposed)
Relative density: 1.261g/cm3
Refractive index: 1.474
Flash point: 177℃
Solubility: miscible with water and ethanol; its aqueous solution is neutral; soluble in ethyl acetate and ether; insoluble in benzene, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, carbon bisulfide, petroleum ether and oils.

Use

As basic chemical material widely used in pharmacy, food, daily-use chemicals, textiles, paper making and paint industries.