Molecular Formula: C₃H₆O₂
Molecular Weight: 74
Assay: 99.0%

Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid. Relative Density d(20/4οC)0.9168. Melting point-80.5οC. Boiling point 54.4οC. Flash point-20οC. Refractive index nD(20οC)1.3598. Vapor pressure 26.664kPa(20.6οC). Heat of vaporization 407J/g. Specific heat capacity 2J/(g·οC). Solubility11.8g/100ml.

Uses: used as the Solvent of nitro cellulose, cellulose acetate, as the intermediate of uracil, cytosine and thymine, as a fungicide in the tobacco, corn, sorghum , also used as food and tobacco, fragrance, etc.

Packing & storage: Kept in cool, dry and ventilating place, Avoid insolation and rain; inflammable, far away from fire.