Soluble[vague] in benzene, methanol, chloroform, ethanol, ether, acetone
log P
1.10
Vapor pressure
0.18 kPa (60 °C)
Acidity (pKa)
15.40
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)
−71.83·10−6 cm3/mol
Refractive index (nD)
1.5396
Viscosity
5.474 cP
Dipole moment
1.67 D
Thermochemistry
Std molar entropy (S⦵298)
217.8 J/(K·mol)
Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298)
−352 kJ/mol
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
1
1
0
Flash point
93 °C (199 °F; 366 K)
Autoignition temperature
436 °C (817 °F; 709 K)
Explosive limits
1.3–13%
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (median dose)
1250 mg/kg (rat, oral)
Safety data sheet (SDS)
External MSDS
Pharmacology
ATC code
P03AX06 (WHO)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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