Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 550 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | Soluble in 500 parts water |
Density [g/cm3] | 1 |
Appearance | Yellowish-orange colored powder |
Identity (IR) | Conforms to structure |
Solubility (0.1 % in water) | Clear (passes ACS test) |
Visual transition range | from pH 3.2 (pink or red) to pH 4.4 (yellow-orange) |
Absorption | maxima in 0.01 N NaOH 461 to 469 nm |