| Appearance and Shape (20°C) | Liquid | 
|---|---|
| CAS RN | 592-20-1 | 
| MDL number | MFCD00042848 | 
| Molecular weight | 116.12 | 
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O3 | 
| Product code | ICTA1066 | 
| PubChem Substance ID | 87562556 | 
| Purity/Analytical Methods | >97.0%(GC) | 
| Reaxys-RN | 1749857 | 
| SDBS (AIST Spectral DB) | 18584 | 
| Situations to avoid | Air Sensitive | 
| Store under inert gas | Store under inert gas | 
| Appearance | Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange clear liquid | 
|---|---|
| Purity(GC) | min. 97.0 % | 
| Boiling point | 174 °C | 
|---|---|
| Poroportion | 1.08 | 
| Refractive index | 1.41 | 
| Hazard statement | H227 : Combustible liquid. | 
|---|---|
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant P210 : Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection P370 + P378 : In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P403 + P235 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. | 
| Signal word | Warning |