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Physical Properties

Appearance and Properties: Colorless liquid.

Melting Point (°C): -126.4

Relative Density (Water=1): 0.79

Boiling Point (°C): 100.3

Relative Vapor Density (Air=1): 3.39

Saturated Vapor Pressure (kPa): 5.33 (22°C)

Heat of Combustion (kJ/mol): 4563.7

Flash Point (°C): -3.8

Upper Explosive Limit % (V/V): 6.7

Ignition Temperature (°C): 250

Lower Explosive Limit % (V/V): 1.2

Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, petroleum ether, carbon tetrachloride, etc.

Applications

Used as a solvent for rubber, coatings (including correction fluid), varnishes, and oil extraction; it can also be used in organic synthesis; used as a standard for calibrating thermometers.