Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Boiling point [°C] | 304 °C |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 113 – 115 °C | Flash point [°C] | 161 °C |
Colour | White crystalline |
Appearance | White, shiny crystals, usually in scales, or a white, crystalline powder |
Assay | Min 98.5% |
Solubility | Freely soluble in alcohol and in chloroform; soluble in boiling water, in ether, and in glycerin; slightly soluble in water |
Melting range | 114 – 116°C |
Reaction | Its saturated solution is neutral to litmus |
Loss on drying (over H2SO4) | Max. 0.5% |
Residue on ignition | Max. 0.05% |