Molecular weight:527.2; Physical form:Colourless crystals. Composition:Tech. is 98.0%. Melting point:96 °C; ( tech., 87-93 °C); Flash point:>93 °C (Seta flash); Vapour pressure:0.057 mPa (25 °C); Partition coefficient(n-octanol and water):logP >6.8 (unionised); pKa:9.5, v. weak acid; Solubility:Insoluble in water (25 °C). In dichloromethane 18.6, hexane 1.4, methanol 833 (all in g/l).; Stability:Stable >90 d at 50 °C; to light >90 d in closed jar.;
Toxicology
Oral:Acute oral LD50 for rats 2500 mg/kg. Dermal LD50 1250 mg/kg. Percutaneous:Acute percutaneous LD50 for rabbits >2000 mg/kg. Mild skin irritant; practically non-irritating to eyes (rabbits). Inhalation: LC50 (4 h) for rats >4.4 mg/l.